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not shiny for the sake of it, but solid where it counts. The lever motion is pleasingly tactile — you get the sense you’re doing something with the coffee, not just pressing a button. The shots are consistently smooth, with decent body and flavour depth; not every shot is a showstopper, but they’re good enough to make me forget the pod machine nostalgia. Because it’s compact it sits happily on my tiny counter and doesn’t dominate the kitchen, which is a small but real win.
A minor thing: I did have a hiccup recently — a part was playing up and it rattled a bit. I emailed support expecting the usual corporate tumbleweed, but they replied quickly and actually helpful. They walked me through a fix and offered a replacement part without a song and dance. That experience shifted me from “I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt” to “fair play, they mean it.” It’s funny how support can colour the whole ownership experience.
I won’t pretend it’s perfect. Early on there were sensible grumbles about overseas shipping costs and a few comments about the stand wobbling or piston wear. Some of those issues have been addressed, some are still in progress — you can see the company listening, but it wasn’t all smooth. Also, using a manual lever does take a little practice; the first few presses were hit and miss, and I still have mornings where I overdo it. But that’s part of the charm for me: it’s hands‑on, you learn it, and then it reliably does its thing.
Overall I’m pleasantly surprised. For someone who needed a space‑saving, sturdy machine that didn’t cost an arm and could be maintained without much hassle, the GO fits. It’s become my daily go‑to. I’ve been with the brand through a Classic and a Signature Pro2, and their willingness to respond and improve matters — at least in my experience — a lot. Mildly sceptical at first, now satisfied enough that I’d recommend it to a mate in the same tiny‑flat, sore‑back, coffee‑snob limbo as me.Stubborn burr, pragmatic fix
I first came across the Zpresso at a mate’s kitchen bench during a slow Sunday brew — he swore by it, so I got one for myself. After a few sessions using it on my new Flair tower I noticed the lower inner burr would tighten up badly, proper stuck when I tried to unscrew it to clean. It was weird because it happened across different grind settings and even when hand‑grinding, so not just the tower applying strange torque. The metal feels solid, the action is fine while grinding, but when it jams you have to be careful or you’ll scuff things. Mihir and his team ran through diagnostics with me, and they pointed out the reverse threading quirk on the inner burr; that explained it. He suggested using a small grip clamp with rubber pads to protect the finish — a bit inelegant, but it lets you remove the burr without gouging the metal. His replies were matter‑of‑fact and helpful, not overblown. It’s not perfect, still a fiddly step during maintenance, but overall it works well and the clamp does the job.
Compact, reliable and well supported
Bought this after moving flat and because my lower back has been playing up — couldn't be dragging heavy kit around any more. The machine is solid and straightforward. It pulls espresso and cleans up quickly. There's a decent range of accessories so you can tweak things if you like. Delivery arrived earlier than quoted and well packed, which took a weight off my shoulders. I had to email customer service once about a missing gasket; they replied same day and sent a replacement without much back and forth. Ordering was easy, price seemed fair for the build quality. Took some tries to nail the technique, but I'm happy.
Not what I expected, but in a good way
I first spotted this on my mate’s worktop and he’d been going on about it, so I ended up ordering one myself — partly curious, partly sceptical. I’ve already got a regular espresso machine and thought I was happy enough, but wanted something more hands-on. The Flair 58+2 is a bit fiddly at first (grind, tamp, those tiny adjustments) and I’ll admit I wondered if I’d made a faffy mistake. After about an hour of playing with it I was pulling really solid shots. Delivery was surprisingly speedy — it turned up earlier than I thought — and a few days later I noticed they’d had a Labour Day sale. I used their web contact form, cheekily asked if anything could be done, and they refunded the difference the next day. Proper customer service, no long wait, no hassle. That won me over almost as much as the coffee itself. I actually prefer making espresso on the Flair now, more control, more involved, and weirdly more enjoyable than my dual‑boiler semiauto. I’ve recommended it to a couple of people at work already. I’m eyeing the wizard steamer next so I don’t have to heat up the other machine for my wife’s cappuccinos. Small learning curve, but worth it.
The hand-pull companion
Mornings with this contraption have become a small, stubborn ritual. I pull a shot, tweak the pressure a fraction, maybe adjust the grind and pull again — yes, I am one of those people who faffs around until the cup sings. The thing I love most (and I mean love with the annoying fondness of someone who talks about their kettle) is how you can fiddle mid-shot. Properly tweak the flow and you’ll see instant differences, which is oddly satisfying and educational. It’s not the prettiest appliance on the worktop and it asks a bit of effort — you get mechanical, hands-on coffee, none of that button-and-wait convenience — but that’s part of the charm. It takes everything from heavy, traditional beans to the light, fruity stuff I’ve been experimenting with, and I’ve swapped grinders a couple of times without ever feeling the need to replace the machine itself. Cleaning is straightforward enough (don’t let the small parts put you off), and the 58mm setup means I can try new baskets whenever I’m bored, which is often. Not flawless — some mornings I wish it were a touch faster and yes, it needs a steady hand — but it’s reliable, flexible and actually teaches you a lot. If you like learning by doing, this one stays in the family for a long time.
About Flair Espresso
Flair Espresso is a UK-based retailer specialising in home coffee equipment. The range typically includes espresso machines, grinders, brewers, kettles, scales and related accessories, alongside coffee beans and cleaning products. The business serves home baristas and coffee enthusiasts looking to buy and maintain espresso and filter coffee set-ups. It operates as an online shop offering product information and fulfilment for UK customers.
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Stubborn burr, pragmatic fix
I first came across the Zpresso at a mate’s kitchen bench during a slow Sunday brew — he swore by it, so I got one for myself. After a few sessions using it on my new Flair towe... Read onBy: Elizabeth