{"product_id":"flair-espresso-58-plus-2","title":"Flair Espresso 58+2 Manual Coffee Machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlair 58+2 – Lever-Actuated Espresso with 58mm Industry Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou pull the lever down. Resistance builds, evenly, perceptibly – no pump noise, no vibration, just your arm and the water slowly pushing through the puck. In the articulating shot mirror beneath the bottomless portafilter, you see the first drop emerge, dark and viscous. The resistance continues to increase, you follow it with a steady pull, and the shot flows. Ninety milliliters of water, eighteen grams of coffee grounds, no electronics between you and the extraction. This is the Flair principle – espresso as a direct mechanical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer of Flair Espresso. The Flair 58+2 is the current flagship of the Flair family and the evolution of the Flair 58+. Three specific changes: The preheat controller is now integrated into the base (instead of being external, between the power outlet and the device), the power supply is smaller, and the wiring is tidier. Functionally, everything that defines the 58 family remains – 58mm industry-standard portafilter, three preheat levels, pressure gauge on the brew head, magnetic shot mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Flair 58+2 special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 58mm portafilter is the same diameter used by commercial machines from La Marzocco to Rocket. This means: every VST, IMS, or Normcore precision basket, every 58mm tamper, every puck screen format from the portafilter world fits. If you later switch to a machine with E61 or a saturated group head, you can take your accessories with you. The Flair is not just an standalone item – it can be integrated into the larger portafilter ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraction is via a manual lever press: you fill about 90 ml of hot water into the brew chamber, lift the lever, place it on the valve, and slowly pull it down. The pressure gauge shows the actual brew pressure in real time – unlike a pump machine, you see how the pressure is created by your arm strength. With the lever movement, you can perform a longer pre-infusion, build up the main pressure, and then release it at the end. This is a learning process, not automatic. The first shots are practice, grind size adjustment is the crucial lever, and after a week, you'll have developed a feel for the resistance. For reproducibility, it makes sense to work with a scale and timer – at CCC, we evaluate extraction by weight ratio (1:2 is the standard starting point), not by time alone. No shot is identical to the next. This is not a weakness of the Flair, but a characteristic of espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe preheat controller is why the 58 family operates with greater thermal stability than earlier Flair models. An electrical component in the base directly preheats the brew head – three levels (Low, Medium, High) cover the temperature range for dark, medium, and light roasts. Heat-up time is about five minutes before you add the water. Without preheat, the hot water would immediately lose temperature to the cold brew chamber, and the shot would come out underextracted. With preheat, the temperature remains in the target range during extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever press, piston-valve mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePortafilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e58mm industry standard, walnut handle, includes low-flow and high-flow baskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreheat Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated into base, three levels (Low, Medium, High)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-up time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20 g (expandable with other baskets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBrew Chamber Water Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e90 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 55 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e19 × 34 × 28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog pressure gauge on the brew head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eShot Mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eArticulating, magnetically attachable to the post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBase with preheat controller, lever assembly with brew head, walnut portafilter, low-flow and high-flow baskets, walnut palm tamper, shot mirror, pressure gauge, power supply, drip tray, puck screen, Allen key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Flair 58+2 is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flair 58+2 is for anyone who views espresso as a craft and prefers the mechanical directness of the lever over pump automation. For households where few shots are pulled per day and an energy-efficient, quiet setup is more important than a full-fledged two-boiler espresso machine. For anyone who consciously doesn't need a steam wand – the Flair makes espresso, not milk drinks. For people who switch between beans and use the temperature levels of the preheat controller as a tool: lower for dark roasts like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffee%20bohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e, higher for light roasts like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wild-peach-ein-hell-gerosteter-omniroast-mit-pfirsichnote\"\u003eWild Peach\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flair is not a substitute for a portafilter machine. It is a category of its own. If you are looking for a classic espresso machine with a steam wand and automated pre-infusion, you will find suitable options in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffeemaschinen\"\u003eCoffee Machines Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to combine milk drinks with a lever workflow, supplement the Flair with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flair-wizard-steamer-herd-milch-schaumer-fur-professionelle-microfoam\"\u003eFlair Wizard Steamer\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subminimal\"\u003eSubminimal NanoFoamer\u003c\/a\u003e. Our opinion is one of many – the Flair polarizes, and that's okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe right grinder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flair 58+2 is only as good as the grinder that precedes it. The 58mm puck is sensitive to grind size variations, and the manual lever operation makes inconsistencies in the puck immediately audible and palpable. For an honest start with espresso-capable grind size, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/varia-innovative-produkte-fur-ein-perfektes-kaffeeerlebnis\"\u003eVaria VS3 or VS4\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection – we are the exclusive Swiss importer of Varia; the VS3 (38mm conical) and VS4 (53mm conical) deliver stable espresso grinding with good particle distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to push the Flair towards larger grinding discs and finer control, the next steps are the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/varia-innovative-produkte-fur-ein-perfektes-kaffeeerlebnis\"\u003eVaria VS6\u003c\/a\u003e (58mm flat, variable 500-1600 RPM) or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops EG-1\u003c\/a\u003e (80mm flat, magnetic, interchangeable burrs). For grind-by-weight with integrated scale: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mahlkonig-1\"\u003eMahlkönig E64 WS\u003c\/a\u003e. For single-dose: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mahlkonig-1\"\u003eMahlkönig X64 SD\u003c\/a\u003e. For purists who work with a hand grinder: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/comandante-1\"\u003eComandante C40\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/timemore\"\u003eTimemore Sculptor\u003c\/a\u003e from our Timemore Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePuck Prep and Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLever operation benefits from clean puck preparation. From the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Collection\u003c\/a\u003e (Spring-Loaded Tamper, WDT Tool, Tamping Station) you get the materials for consistent distribution and even tamping in everyday use. If you're looking for the finest craftsmanship, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops\u003c\/a\u003e (Puck Screen, Moonraker WDT Tool, Tamping Station) offers the artisanal level. For scales: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acaia\"\u003eAcaia\u003c\/a\u003e with flow rate display, or compact from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate grinder for the Flair 58+2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Flair is a pure espresso machine without a grinder. An espresso-capable grinder with fine grind size adjustment is a prerequisite – without the right grind size, the shot will either run too fast or choke. For a start from our collection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/varia-innovative-produkte-fur-ein-perfektes-kaffeeerlebnis\"\u003eVaria VS3 or VS4\u003c\/a\u003e. For larger setups: VS6, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber EG-1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/option-o\"\u003eOption-O Lagom\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mahlkonig-1\"\u003eMahlkönig E64 WS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to heat up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout five minutes. You plug in the power adapter, select the preheat level (Low, Medium, or High), and the brew head electrically heats to the target temperature. During the heat-up time, you can grind and prepare the puck. The hot water (about 90 ml, approx. 95 °C) comes from an external kettle – the Flair does not heat water itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I steam milk with the Flair 58+2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Flair does not have a steam wand. For milk drinks, you combine it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flair-wizard-steamer-herd-milch-schaumer-fur-professionelle-microfoam\"\u003eFlair Wizard Steamer\u003c\/a\u003e (stovetop steamer, designed as a Flair accessory) or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subminimal\"\u003eSubminimal NanoFoamer\u003c\/a\u003e (battery-powered hand frother, exclusive Swiss importer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich preheat level should I use for which roast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlair specifies three levels, designed for dark (Low), medium (Medium), and light roasts (High). This is a guideline, not a strict rule. By experimenting with grind size and preheat, you'll develop a feel for what works with which bean – the espresso philosophy at CCC is weight ratio before temperature before time, and all three together make the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Flair 58+2 and the Flair 58+ and Flair 58 (without Plus)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 58+2 has the preheat controller integrated into the base (with the 58+, it was an external in-line plug), the power supply is smaller, and the wiring is tidier. Functionally identical: walnut accents, shot mirror, 58mm portafilter. The Flair 58 (without Plus) is the basic model without walnut accents. All three models use the same 58mm standard and share the lever principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow reproducible is the shot with a manual lever press?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a scale, timer, and stable grinder, it's reproducible within the bounds of what espresso generally allows – no shot is identical to the next, because the bean, humidity, and your arm pull change. This is not a weakness of the Flair, but applies to every espresso machine. Our advice: evaluate extraction by weight ratio (1:2 as a starting point), not by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see the Flair 58+2 before purchasing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Flair is available for viewing in the showrooms in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bern-filiale\"\u003eBern\u003c\/a\u003e (Gerberngasse 44) and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/zurich-oerlikon\"\u003eZurich Oerlikon\u003c\/a\u003e (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). You're welcome to bring your own beans – experiencing the lever pull and resistance live says more than any description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Flair 58+2 delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly orderable online. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 business days. Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich is always possible. Financing via Heylight is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flair 58+2 is regularly in use in our showroom – a good partner for the beans from our roastery. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nutty-delight-kaffee-blend-brasilien-indien\"\u003eNutty Delight\u003c\/a\u003e run with a dense texture on the Flair – the chocolate notes and sweetness build through the manual pressure build-up, and the body remains round. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/very-nutty-kraftiger-robusta-aus-indien\"\u003eVery Nutty\u003c\/a\u003e for those who want maximum body without acidity, works very directly on the Flair. If you want to try light roasts like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wild-peach-ein-hell-gerosteter-omniroast-mit-pfirsichnote\"\u003eWild Peach\u003c\/a\u003e, set the preheat to High, grind a bit finer, and pull the lever with a longer pre-infusion – the peach note gets room to develop. This is our recommendation, one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Brauche ich eine separate Mühle für die Flair 58+2?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Ja. Die Flair ist eine reine Espressomaschine ohne Mahlwerk. Ein espressofähiges Mahlwerk mit feiner Mahlgrad-Verstellung ist Voraussetzung. Für den Start: Varia VS3 oder VS4. 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