Flair Espresso Paper Filters - 100-pack for Flair 58, PRO 2, Classic & NEO Flex

Flair Espresso Paper Filters – Pack of 100 for Flair 58, PRO 2, Classic & NEO Flex You place the thin round paper in the basket, tamp your coffee bed over it, pull the lever – and during the shot, you see how the flow is calmer. No splashes on the bottomless, no wild gushing. What comes out is clearer, more defined, and tastes cleaner on the palate. A small paper disc, a noticeable difference. Flair paper filters are a simple tool to stabilize your extraction. You place them as the bottom layer in the portafilter – before the coffee grounds. There, they filter out the finest particles, guide the water flow more calmly through the bed, and allow the espresso to flow more clearly from the basket. What makes these paper filters special Channeling is what happens when water doesn't distribute evenly through the coffee bed but seeks its own channels. Part of the grounds gets over-extracted and bitter, while another part remains underextracted and thin. The shot becomes uneven. A paper filter under the bed slows down this behavior – the water no longer passes directly through the holes of the basket but is evenly distributed through a fine fiber layer. The second effect: You can grind finer without the infusion time getting out of hand. Because the paper filter harmonizes the water flow, the time per 1:2 ratio remains stable – and you get more out of less powder. More extraction yield, more sweetness, more depth. Those who brew with a bottomless portafilter will also immediately see the third advantage: the typical splashes on the basket are a thing of the past with paper at the bottom. Cleaner workspace, clearer appearance, less wiping. Material is Premium Virgin Pulp – natural fibers, precision-cut to the exact size for your Flair Portafilter. One hundred pieces per pack are enough for a few months to almost a year, depending on consumption. At a glance Quantity 100 paper filters per pack Material Premium Virgin Pulp Position at the bottom of the portafilter basket, under the coffee grounds Flair 58 Variant fits Flair 58, 58+ and 58+2 (58 mm) Flair PRO 2 Variant fits the PRO Series Classic & NEO Flex Variant fits Classic, Signature and NEO Flex Application use once, then dispose of with the coffee grounds Swiss Importer Coffee Coaching Club Who it's for For all Flair brewers who want to pull their shots calmer, clearer, and more reproducibly. For everyone with a bottomless portafilter who values a clean appearance. For everyone who wants to experiment with finer grind sizes without the extraction time getting out of control. And for everyone who simply likes to work with small details that make a noticeable difference. You don't need them. Good espresso is also possible without. But once you've tried them, you might wonder why you did without for so long. Matching items Paper filter at the bottom and a puck screen at the top – this combination harmonizes the flow from both sides. Affordable and solid from Normcore, premium with a magnetic system from Weber Workshops. For even distribution of the grounds, a WDT tool complements well: affordable from Normcore, high-quality from Weber Moonraker. You can find both in the Barista Equipment section. More Flair worlds can be found in the Flair Espresso Collection. For the right grind size: affordable and precise hand grinders like the Comandante or Timemore Sculptor, or the single-dose world of Option-O Lagom. For scales: affordably solid from Normcore, with app and flow rate display from Acaia. Frequently Asked Questions How do I use paper filters correctly? Place a dry filter at the bottom of your portafilter basket before adding the coffee grounds. Then distribute, tamp, and brew as usual. After the pull, discard the filter together with the coffee puck. Brief moistening is not strictly necessary, but some baristas do it briefly so the paper lies flatter. Which variant fits my Flair machine? Flair 58, 58+, and 58+2 use the 58mm variant. The PRO 2 has its own size. Classic, Signature, and NEO Flex share a common variant. If in doubt, check your machine's portafilter – the paper filters are precisely cut for the respective bottom. Do paper filters really reduce channeling? Yes, many voices in the coffee world confirm this – including Scott Rao. The paper filter distributes water pressure more evenly across the bottom surface, rather than concentrating it on the holes of the basket. We also observe this ourselves. Our opinion is one of many – try it with your beans and your setup, the difference is usually clearly noticeable and visible. Can I grind finer when using paper filters? Yes, that's one of the main advantages. Because the water flow is harmonized by the paper, you can grind finer without the infusion time exploding. More extraction at the same 1:2 ratio – often with more sweetness and more depth. Can I see the paper filters before buying? Yes, you can experience the range live in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Available by phone during business hours or by email at office@coffeecoachingclub.ch. How fast is delivery in Switzerland? Orders are delivered in Switzerland and Liechtenstein within 2–4 business days. Click & Collect is possible at both showrooms in Bern and Zurich. Roastery Tip From the roastery: Paper filters are particularly effective with dense, chocolatey beans like our Cozy Chocolate or Nutty Delight. You can then grind finer and get more sweetness from the shot. With brighter beans like Wild Peach, the paper helps the fruit notes shine through more clearly. If you want to compare honestly: one day with paper, one without. The difference speaks for itself.