No, I’m not going to dive deep into the technical judgments of the two hand espresso machines, even though that was my original plan. But it will still be a benchmarking — a different kind of benchmarking than we’re used to. Here we go.
I love coffee. I love the process. But I’m also a creator — and creators need more than just great coffee. We need the connection that comes from building something truly ours.
Every time I brewed espresso on the Flair machines, I kept asking myself the same question: “What if I could build this myself, exactly how I want it?” The PRO 3 and their flagship, the 58+, are well-crafted machines, but they left me feeling like a sophisticated user, not a creator. I wanted that connection — the satisfaction of knowing every component, every design decision, every choice was mine. Because I am a creator and an idealist who sometimes wants to have the whole process under control. And I just didn’t find that connection.
Later, I realized that I envied the creative experience and sense of satisfaction that the Flair engineers must have.
So, it’s time to build such a machine on my own. No, I’m wrong — not on my own. I need your support, your hints, maybe your experience. Just share your thoughts in the comments below.
Thank you for joining this journey.