Flair Espresso Filling Funnel – Filling Funnel for Classic & Signature

Flair Espresso Filling Funnel – for Classic & Signature You take the portafilter out of the holder, hold it under the grinder spout, press the button. Freshly ground coffee powder falls in a fine, loose cloud. Some lands in the basket. Some next to it, on the counter, on the grinder, on your pyjamas. That's exactly what the Filling Funnel is made for. The original Flair Espresso Filling Funnel for Classic and Signature fits perfectly on the 58mm portafilter of the standard models and enlarges the opening upwards. The ground coffee reliably lands where it should. No more crumb dancing, no losses, no extra wiping after every shot. What the Filling Funnel does The principle is as simple as it is effective. After grinding, coffee powder is extremely light and electrostatically charged. Even the smallest air movements can cause particles to drift away. A 58mm basket, on the other hand, has a relatively small target area – especially if the grinder spout is higher up and the grinds have some scatter. The Filling Funnel extends the rim of the basket a few centimeters upwards, creating a collection zone that keeps even the finest grinds in the basket. This is not a lifestyle issue, but a matter of dosing precision. If you put 18.0g into the funnel, you don't want to end up with 17.4g in the basket because 0.6g landed on the counter. The ratio of brew water to coffee is the most important single variable in espresso – a Filling Funnel keeps this ratio clean. At a glance Model Filling Funnel Standard Compatibility Flair Classic, Flair Signature Brew Head Standard Brew Head (58 mm) Material Polycarbonate Attachment Placed on top of the portafilter Manufactured Designed in California, made in China Who it's made for For all owners of a Flair Classic or Flair Signature whose original funnel is lost, broken, or simply untraceable. The Filling Funnel is usually included with these models – available as a spare part or a second piece for a clean workflow. Anyone who buys the funnel for the first time because the counter needs a little cleaning after every shot will wonder how they ever managed without it. There are separate solutions for the other Flair models. If you have a Flair PRO or PRO 2, you'll find the right Dosing Funnel Pro in the Flair Espresso Collection. The Flair 58 has its own magnetic Filling Funnel. And the Preheat Funnel is a different tool for a different purpose: it doesn't sit on the portafilter, but on the brew cylinder, and uses steam from the kettle for preheating. What else fits A Filling Funnel makes filling clean. But what comes before determines the grind quality. A good grinder is the biggest lever in manual espresso. Affordable and precise, we recommend the Comandante C40 as a hand grinder or the electric VS3 from the Varia Collection. If you want finer control and a single-dosing workflow, you'll find what you need at Weber Workshops or Option-O Lagom. After filling comes distribution and tamping. A WDT tool evenly distributes the grinds in the basket and reduces channeling, a tamper presses cleanly. Both are available in the Normcore (affordable, precise) and Weber Workshops (premium feel) lines. For an exact dose in the basket, a Normcore scale or an Acaia scale with Bluetooth and app can help. Available in the Showroom In our two showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), you can see the Filling Funnel live on a Flair Classic or Signature. Come by, watch us brew, ask whatever you want. You're part of the community as soon as you walk in – whether you buy something or not. FAQ Which Flair models is this Filling Funnel for? Flair Classic and Flair Signature – i.e. the non-electric models with the Standard Brew Head. For PRO and PRO 2 there is a separate Dosing Funnel Pro, and for the Flair 58 a magnetic Filling Funnel. What material is the Filling Funnel made of? Polycarbonate – a lightweight, impact-resistant plastic that is food-safe and easily tolerates temperature fluctuations. Do I even need the Filling Funnel? Anyone who fills freshly ground coffee into a standard Flair will regularly lose particles next to the basket without a funnel. While it's possible, it's messy and imprecise. The funnel solves this problem – it's included in the original scope of delivery for Classic and Signature for a reason. What is the difference to the Flair Preheat Funnel? Two different tools. The Filling Funnel sits on the portafilter and helps with filling with coffee grounds. The Preheat Funnel sits on the brew cylinder and uses steam from the kettle for preheating – so the first cup isn't too cold. Can I see the Filling Funnel live before buying? Yes. In our showrooms in Bern and Zurich, we'll gladly show it on a sample machine. Addresses on coffeecoachingclub.ch. For questions in advance: office@coffeecoachingclub.ch. How long does delivery take? 2 to 4 working days, nationwide in Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. Roastery Tip Anyone who doses cleanly for the first time with the Filling Funnel will quickly notice how much the taste changes when the dose is really right. If you want to clearly feel the change, start with a bean with a clear profile: our Cozy Chocolate or the nutty Nutty Delight are our recommendations – full-bodied, round, dense. For maximum body without any acidity, the Very Nutty. If you fancy fruity complexity, the Wild Peach is a lively discovery. Our opinion – one of many.