Flair 58x

Flair 58x is a fully-manual, electric-capable version of the Flair 58. This model is a professional grade lever espresso press that is focused on maximizing the workflow and the espresso from at-home extractions. The 58x features Flair’s first industry standard 58mm portafilter as well as a more robust frame and lever for ease of extractions at higher pressures. As this version is completely non-electric, customers can preheat and engage in thermal management using the open preheat cap. Flair’s new valve plunger, which includes a puck screen, also ensures there is no need to remove the stem to add your brew water, further enhancing your workflow!

The Flair 58x is the gold standard in manual espresso from Flair – just in a completely non-electric version. Unlock the potential of your espresso.

The Flair 58x comes available in two variations that customers can choose between:

• Our base model with a chamfered, low-flow 18 gram basket for ease of dialing-in
• Our additional basket model that includes an additional straight-walled, high-flow 18-gram basket

The low-flow 18 gram basket is perfect to any home brewer’s kit, and allows for a dose range between 16-22 grams. This low-flow basket, when compared to the standard straight-walled basket, allows for an easier dial-in process by allowing a grind that is coarser for proper extractions, thereby increasing the overall compatibility with a range of grinders. The high-flow basket will require a grind that more closely mimic’s a commercial machine.

The Flair 58x will be upgradable to the electric version of the Flair 58. However, these upgrade kits will include electronics as well as all-new brewing head.

What's New on the Flair 58x?

In May of 2023, the Flair 58 family, including the Flair 58x, will feature key upgrades in both functionality and aesthetics.

• Detachable Preheat Cable – Flair 58x is Preheat Enabled – In 2023, all Flair 58s will feature a detachable preheat cable, meaning customers can brew using the preheat function, or unplug to take their Flair off grid. The Flair 58x, therefore, will now come to all customers as “Electric Enabled,” meaning all wiring for electric preheat will be present in the brew head they receive. To upgrade, they will simply need to purchase the Preheat Controller System Kit.
• Mirror Upgrade Enabled – All Flair 58s, in 2023, will feature a stainless steel disc that has been embedded into the post of the lever assembly. This disc allows any Flair 58 or 58x buyer to upgrade to the magnetic, articulating shot mirror and add it to their setup with ease. The mirror adheres with enough force to consistently stay in place, while also being easy to remove when packing up or traveling.
• Enhanced Valve Plunger with Single Slot – All Flair 58s, in 2023, will come standard with an enhanced plunger with a single slot, as opposed to the dual slot version from previous models. The benefits of this iteration are improved valve function when filling the brew cylinder and a reduced potential for the stem to raise from the plunger when stem tabs fall into alignment with the smaller single slot.

What's in the box?

• Flair 58 Base
• Flair 58 Lever Assembly with Magnetic Disc for Mirror
• Flair 58x electric enabled Brew Head with single slot Valve Plunger
• Flair 58 Pressure Gauge with Stainless Steel Stem
• Puck Screen
• 58 mm Portafilter and 16-22 gram basket (additional high-flow basket available)
• 58 mm Tamper
• Flair 58 Drip Tray
• Flair 58x Quick Start Guide

Specifications:

Assembled Dimensions – 13.5″ L x 7.5″ W x 11″ H (34.3cm x 19.05cm x 27.94cm) (Lever Down)
Dose – 16-20 grams (expandable with different baskets)
Input Water Capacity – 90ml
Yield – Up to 55ml
Warranty – Backed by a 5 year limited warranty