The Art Of Manual Espresso | A Detailed Guide Using The Flair PRO 2

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Here's a deep dive into our workflow and how we consistently and efficiently pull mouthwatering shots of espresso. Here we use the @FlairEspresso flair PRO 2 to demonstrate an ideal workflow. This video was fully shot and edited in house.
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Hook
0:28 - Title B Roll
0:46 - Introduction
2:27 - Preparation
3:55 - Theory
4:56 - Workflow
8:28 - Troubleshooting
10:53 - Wrap Up

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@FlairEspresso 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! This is such a great primer for anyone brewing espresso with a manual brewer! We'll be sharing it with our customers as the #1 primer to watch before getting started albeit it a little sheepishly since you beat us to one of this high quality and value :)

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much! It's a great product capable of producing delicious coffee. It's also the perfect learning tool to understand the mechanics of espresso brewing. We've been wanting to make this video for a while now. Glad to finally have it out.

@PraveenYadav-wo1ig 3 жыл бұрын

Hey flair, I wish you were selling it in India.

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

@@PraveenYadav-wo1ig they do. Benki Brewing Tools is one of the distributers here. You can check their website for more details.

@PraveenYadav-wo1ig 3 жыл бұрын

@@aramse nice! I will check that out. By the way, unrelated to this but I really enjoyed the "Quick Brown Fox Bettadakhan Estate" coffee that you guys sent. This is high quality content. Great work!

@danymeeuwissen5973 3 жыл бұрын

This is definitely one of the best Flair videos ever, great work!

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dany that's very kind of you.

@JiveDilletante 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I've watched nearly every Flair related video on KZfaq and this is definitely the best one I've found. Great work! I had no idea about how to recover the shots which were going wrong

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@yourshootingbuddy 27 күн бұрын

I agree 100% with you. I knew this was going to be good when he pre-heated the brew chamber on the kettle.

@JessicaSeverin 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely perfect video! you managed to hit all the points I discovered in my 9months of owning and learning the Flair. especially the end where you mentioned the pressure-slam to try to heal/compact a too loose grind, or the pulsing to heal a channel.

@LSF000 3 жыл бұрын

Clearly structured and well-detailed tutorial. Thank you!

@fil-amphilippines5157 3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother!!! Got one at home and I'm hooked. Best purchase I've done in a long long time.

@jackgranby8487 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully calming and in depth insight into manual brewing - I’m sure many will gain from this great content!

@philliptrzcinski5243 3 жыл бұрын

Have watched a fair few videos featuring manual espresso machines, this is the first that's got me really excited at the idea of one. Really enjoyed the process breakdown as well, great video.

@alexperez3651 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have encouraged me to try out manual lever to brew espresso. Been doing pour overs for a year or so and am looking for a new challenge! Thanks and cheers

@caleblatreille8224 3 жыл бұрын

scrolling through my feed, i got so excited that this was an early review of the Flair 58 but was instead treated to one of the best manual espresso instructionals i've ever seen. thanks so much!

@mithunfan 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video. your answer to my comment in a previous video on what coffee works well on the pro2, was bang on. i tried the coffee you recommended and i got the best shot ive ever made on the pro2.

@robertjurcina7055 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the rather mindful approach by which you conveyed the technique and skills for brewing manually. It complements the great videos Andrew Pernicano at Flair has posted. Really liked the saves and strategies you mentioned which helps validate what I've been feeling and doing with the Pro 2 I've had for almost a year. Would highly recommend this video for manual brewing and anyone thinking of entering the world of espresso brewing in general.

@richterstitcher7936 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this detailed video. I’m new to the flair pro 2 so following these steps should help. It’s definitely an adventure

@azza2575 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, just got my flair I've watched a bunch of videos, but this by far was one of the easiest and most interesting ones to follow

@mementomori7266 6 ай бұрын

I just got the Flair Pro 2 for my birthday and I've been watching a bunch of these videos to troubleshoot how to improve my shots. This was the best video tutorial I've seen so far. Thanks for the tips! I'm going to try some of these tomorrow.

@slickskater29 Ай бұрын

As someone who is trying to get into this hobby, how has it gone for you in those 4 months since you commented?

@kennythoughts Жыл бұрын

Got a Flair Pro 2 a month ago and while the shots have gotten better and better? There are times I’ve had to abort due to problems. That troubleshooting section is absolutely a GAMECHANGER as now I know what to do in these situations! Thanks so much!

@tejasudha 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would watch content like this all day. Also you clearly upped your game in video making skills 😊

@chrisblue1515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. The knowledge you imparted is nowhere else to be found. Cheers!

@josephgerhardt4828 Жыл бұрын

I have the flair 58 and I loved that these trouble shooting tips

@dmoskaly Жыл бұрын

This was "the" best guide to manual espresso making I have seen. I enjoyed your slant on the process as it is a "hobby" I just started. I've gone back and forth about getting the Flair Pro and this video convinced me to do so with anticipation of that perfect espresso, well, ok, maybe not right away. But with your helpful fixes I feel more confident. Again, excellent video.

@edipisreks5535 3 жыл бұрын

This was extremely useful for me. I’m using a Flair Signature that I’ve added the pressure gauge kit to, so not quite the same: I’ve pulled some wonderful shots, but I have experienced all three of the issues shown as I’ve dialed in on my grinder. I’ve been going in the right direction, but this video solidified some things for me, and I’m looking forward to making more consistent pulls! Cheers.

@finitesound 3 жыл бұрын

This helped the manual process seem a lot more manageable. Well done!

@tjt6966 2 жыл бұрын

I am in the market for my first espresso machine and am carefully weighing to go fully manual or gaggia pro route... This was a fantastic video to help me further along in my decision.

@_guillermo 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel man keep up the great work

@ant1.v 3 жыл бұрын

Great content once again!

@MrTrackStud81 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video! Also loved the commentary. The troubleshooting tips were detailed and very educational.

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Balintka9116 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, very helpful, good video

@spikerboy81 3 жыл бұрын

I think I saw you first as a guest creator in JH’s channel. Your video presentation has improved. Just got my flair a few weeks ago and have just now been able to dial in. Whenever I get a failed shot, I just put hot water and drink it Americano, but I’m glad to learn from you that there are ways to save the shot.

@JLards 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best Flair Espresso demo video on KZfaq!

@greenpea9412 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic directions.

@user-ep8ss5gj3u 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I use Flair for a month and this is great advice.

@mapuche888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Very impressive video

@Endureromex 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your video really helped me

@AndrewDBrown2020 5 ай бұрын

What a great video - thank you.

@josiahmananggit5701 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for this!

@carloc8763 Жыл бұрын

This channel is soo good. Thank you, KZfaq algorithm!

@simonyared7781 3 жыл бұрын

I have a flair pro 2 and I love it. I’ve been using it for several months and I’ve watched countless videos/tutorials about it and this one is by far the best one I’ve seen.

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ChrisBranch 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! You explained things so well, and it's definitely convinced me to get a Flair! :)

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much. Enjoy the flair and welcome to the crazy world of espresso. :)

@dominikk.5008 3 жыл бұрын

I can´t wait for my Pro2 to arrive! :)

@florencewang8388 Жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation. Thank you.

@Bigjuergo 8 ай бұрын

Thx for your tips

@if8172 2 жыл бұрын

the sink strainer is such a good idea

@arhan- Жыл бұрын

I just found your video about decolonizing coffee on JH’s channel and I’m obsessed 😭😭😭 I’d love to see a collab video where you discuss some of the fascinatingly fruity Indian specialty roasts that our local estates have been putting out lately

@naimi9584 10 ай бұрын

Excelente inversión para los que nos gusta el café.

@justanut 2 жыл бұрын

such a poet!

@stemazzo84 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome one

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@808bAler Жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation that fills in some gaps of Sir James' lessons! Now I just need to find some funds to buy a manual espresso machine. What to sell..? Haha! Good job, Team!

@mohamadizhammerican6577 2 жыл бұрын

nice, im waiting on my pro 2 :D

@notbenh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Assenayo 3 жыл бұрын

Could be waiting a while. Look at how long it took Hoffman to do one 😂

@therichieboy 3 жыл бұрын

You get a subscribe from me. That is the kind of detail I'm looking for!

@gabrielarch5242 3 жыл бұрын

First class🙏🏻

@StefBelgium 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video my friend. I ve subscribed to your channel and gave a like on that one. I ll receive my Flair 2 pro and the Flair Royal grinder next Monday. I was fed up with my automatic espresso machine that cost nearly 1,000 bucks and kept on failing on me with 130 bucks per repair. I went full manual one which makes me think that in your pros list, you may want to add the fact that this machine will literally last forever. Greetings from Belgium.

@tr33st4lk4 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see an exploration of preinfusion and blooms!

@alexlazaridisf.7276 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Are you going to be doing following up with tutorials on light roasts? With the flair in find I usually have to lower the dose to 14 grams to get a good extraction from a light roast.

@fitness4216 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for neo review with default and open basket. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Pedro401 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video! When you say its 45-55s brew time, is that from the beginning of pressure (including pre-infusion time) or not? Thank you!

@user-lk4cd8ex9z Жыл бұрын

Great video!! What kind of beans are you using? The pulled shot has incredible color in video. Also, my puck seems to come out in two parts, top and bottom. Is that a tamping issue that needs fixing?

@philclimbr8763 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, if you can sustain this level of quality, I predict a new J Hoffmann on the rise! 😉

@Cenot4ph 2 жыл бұрын

if the grounds are too fine you could also get more potential for channeling, less fine helps quite a bit avoiding channeling or reducing pressure generally to perhaps 6 bars maximum

@jesusadanhiguerareyes9190 Жыл бұрын

Now I need a Flair

@AnantVyas 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for an Aeropress Video!

@CesarSandoval024 3 ай бұрын

This is the exact set up Ì want. How many clicks on the commandante

@victorbiron1869 Жыл бұрын

do you have a link to the kitchen sink strainer to buy that is shown in your video?

@mindtrickz 3 жыл бұрын

For preheating no need for a fancy kettle. Take a saucepan, add half an inch of water and sit the brew head in there untill it boils! Takes 2 minutes and works great!☕️

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for stopping by. I don't recall anyone saying you need a fancy kettle. You just need A kettle and you can use this method to steam pre heat, which is quicker and more efficient than a water bath. This also makes the overall workflow more streamlined for us, but you do you.

@mindtrickz 3 жыл бұрын

@@aramse yes I mean this for those who don't actually have a kettle, fancy or not 🙂 (I don't)! You would be surprised by how fast you can boil the water and heat the chamber at the same time on a saucepan if you use just a small amount! Then use the same water to brew the shot ☕️. Of course everyone can use the method they want and all that maters is that it works for them! I just wanted to share an alternative option that works for me! Cheers ☕️

@madhuribucha669 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial. Any comments on the new flair 58?

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, we're still waiting to get our hands on one. The 58mm basket means you have access to way more third party accessories, workflow is easier with the electrical preheating and the larger footprint and improved ergonomics allow you to hit the espresso range of pressure with less effort. So if the price works for you and you enjoy the manual workflow then go for it. You won't regret it.

@arjunnarayan9808 3 жыл бұрын

What grind settings would you recommend on the Comandante Grinder, for light, medium and dark roasts? Using a Flair Pro 2. Thanks in advance!

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

With red clix, which we highly recommend for espresso we’re usually between 14 - 22. For a given dose, lighter roasts need a slightly finer grind than medium roasts.

@rishoo007 3 жыл бұрын

@@aramse any recommendations with jx pro hand grinder settings?

@ankurbagla4057 2 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for the great video! My question is, since you fill water all the way to top to avoid air, should you push through all the way to the end or weigh and only pull the amount for the brew ratio you are aiming for?

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

The latter. We use scales to weigh out the ratio we want.

@ankurbagla4057 2 жыл бұрын

@@aramse Cheers!

@sunwukong8069 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@sunwukong8069 2 жыл бұрын

I have timemore slim+ grinder, do you think I can match this grinder with flair? Thanks man love your well detailed explanation video..

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. The Slim+ should be ok with the Flair but the steps might be a tad large to dial in precisely, so you may need to mess around with with dose.

@sunwukong8069 2 жыл бұрын

@@aramse this would be what I worried for.. not much can do for the dial proccess.. thanks in advance brother for your kind reply.. always success to you and your channel!

@MaxwellZaneSchultz 3 жыл бұрын

these videos are great. thank you so much. what is the name of that grinder?

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks. The grinder is the Comandante.

@Yinn224 3 ай бұрын

@@aramse hi there, I'm thinking of getting a Flair pro 2, and already have a Comandante. Happy to see you using one as well. How does it pair with the Flair? Did you have to invest in the Red Clicks?

@ravidaskirtan9349 5 ай бұрын

How many clicks do you use with the comandante?

@mathewsymss4377 3 жыл бұрын

hi guys, what bottled water company would u recommend to brew coffee with in india, great video! :))

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

In a pinch bisleri (~120ppm) works decently well. The other, better option would be to make your own concentrate with epsom salt and baking soda and remineralise Aquafina (~4ppm). Although, from an environmental point of view we'd say avoid bottled water entirely.

@talcual2138 6 ай бұрын

Still, what about grinding? Should one go as fine as possible?

@pikachoo6803 Жыл бұрын

Good useful video. Where can i find this machine in india ?

@aramse Жыл бұрын

Benki brewing tools

@bogdanadzic9305 Жыл бұрын

How many clicks u used on c40

@jergarmar 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great info. But the thing that confuses and frustrates me here is the WDT tool. You give it such importance, but I can't see it working, so it feels like I don't know what I'm doing or why. I get that the IDEA is to break up the coffee, but I don't feel much of anything as I use the tool. Is it really that necessary?

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

It can certainly be frustrating to zero in on what exactly is causing issues with your brew. Also not all WDTs are made equal -- you can use anything from a chopstick to a toothpick to a paper clip to acupuncture needles to distribute coffee and a lot of these can do more damage than good. If you use one with flexible needles that are around 0.3 - 0.4mm you get the best results. It also takes a little practice and a bit of time to even out the bed properly.

@Assenayo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, I notice you too have a Comandante, how many clicks are you using?

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks. We’re usually between 16-22 clicks on the Red Clix system depending on the roast level and density of the beans.

@Assenayo 3 жыл бұрын

@@aramse thanks, I'm wondering if there may be something wrong with my Comandante, I'm having better results with 13-15 clicks (Red Clix). Anything more and water just goes straight through, can barely get 4 bars

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

@@Assenayo If you're brewing very light roasts then those settings a not too bad tbh. Also, how old is your grinder? If it's brand new it could take a few kgs of coffee to season and start producing more consistent grinds. Lastly, there are 6 positions in which the burrs can be placed onto the hex axle. Try all and see if things improve at on of the other positions.

@SirKibblestein 3 жыл бұрын

Are these techniques applicable to something like the Flair Neo that has a pressurized portafilter? Or is there a different recommended workflow?

@UnknownUserY2K 3 жыл бұрын

I have the NEO and follow a very similar workflow - and have the Brew Head with Bottomless Portafilter and PGK (flairespresso.com/product/brew-head-with-bottomless-portafilter-and-pgk/) upgrade when I have more time to sit and dial in. The NEO doesn't require as fine of a grind since it is a flow controlled (doesn't open the bottom valve till it hits higher pressure) vs a bottomless (no valve or spout). The NEO/Classic are also a smaller brewhead so would be less weight of coffee and water. I preheat on my kettle in the same way, also use a Comandante and WDT, but use a Crema tamper/distributor (www.cremacoffeepro.com/products/39-25mm-for-flair%E2%84%A2-tamper-distributor-combo.

@danymeeuwissen5973 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing for the NEO, just grind a bit coarser, or take out the pressure spout thingy.

@aramse 3 жыл бұрын

Yes most of these principles with respect to workflow will translate over expect for the obvious one of using the visual queues to gauge how things are going. A pressurised portafilter is a lot more forgiving as it restricts flow to build up the pressure where as with a bottomless the coffee has to do all the work, which is why a good grinder and proper puck prep are so critical.

@lakshayj007 2 жыл бұрын

How many clicks on the comandante?? Using a light to medium speciality arabica. Any reference setting??

@aramse 2 жыл бұрын

Anywhere between 6 and 10 clicks or 12 - 20 (Red Clix).

@staceyramirez7843 Жыл бұрын

Can you use the 1Zpresso J-Max with the Flair pro 2, I'm trying with mine, but i just can't get a good shot

@aramse Жыл бұрын

The JMax works really well with the PRO 2. What issue are you facing exactly?

@staceyramirez7843 Жыл бұрын

@@aramse Really wet puck, not very good taste, what number are you dialing in with the J-Max

@aramse Жыл бұрын

@@staceyramirez7843 wet puck means nothing with the PRO 2. What’s your dose, what pressure profile are you using, what’s your yield and what’s the brew time? Also could you describe a little more what you don’t like about the taste and go you have a good comparison point?

@staceyramirez7843 Жыл бұрын

@@aramse Can you please make a video using the J-Max, so i may learn from your technique, I'm not a professional, i put in 17g, i get out 40g, temperature is 190° fahrenheit, around 40 second shot out time

@santosh0x68 2 жыл бұрын

Aramse team, do spend more time on the tamping technique. I'm still grasping the idea of how much impact tamping will have on the total work needed for extraction. In other words, if I tamp harder, does it increase the work? At least that's what I've observed but I could be wrong.

@johnrestauro3738 2 жыл бұрын

I am no expert but yes, if you tamp harder, there will be more resistance. i am still learning as well but what helped me kind of dial in on how much force i need to put into my tamp, i did a series of shots. probably around 5 shots straight and saw how light, medium and hard tamp did. hope this helps, again i am no expert, still learning as well

@santosh0x68 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnrestauro3738 Thanks John!

@danjennings5068 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious why you put such emphasis on only one tap to settle the grounds? Depending on the beans I often need more than one tap to get the grounds to go below the top of the portafilter.

@aramse Жыл бұрын

It’s primarily for consistency. Tapping too many’s times can cause channeling due to uneven compacting of the grounds. But yes some coffees need more than one tap and that’s fine. Just try not to be too aggressive with it and try and keep it as vertical as possible.

@danjennings5068 Жыл бұрын

@@aramse Great explanation thanks! I'm still working on getting consistency out of my Pro2.

@vinodvaddi 2 жыл бұрын

One would assume a hand pulled lever espresso machine like flair is the simplest designs of all. After watching this I feel Decent de1 is simpler.

@SamA-ll2dt Жыл бұрын

This is a great video, but I don't really understand - To me, it looks like the shot takes around 15 seconds, nowhere near 45. Mine is taking about the same time as the video, and I was under the impression it was much too fast because of this.

@aramse Жыл бұрын

Hey so the video of the shot is cut/edited to speed things up. What you’re seeing is not in real-time. That shot took ~45secs in reality but was edited to keep things moving along. Hope that helps.

@mor913 Жыл бұрын

I just loss half of the cost with the shipping cost for receiving and returning. The equipment did not work for me hence I paid $54 in shipping costs. Good luck. This was not for me at all.