Flair Temperature Strips – High or Low
The brew head is preheated, the window on the strip shows green. Without a thermometer you see at a glance where the temperature is – on the Flair brew head or on the milk pitcher.
Coffee Coaching Club is the official Swiss importer of Flair Espresso. The strip comes in two versions: High reads 70 to 100 °C and, according to Flair, is meant for brew heads; Low reads 25 to 65 °C for milk pitchers, steamers and frothers.
How to read the strip
The green window shows the current temperature. A tan to reddish-brown window is above it, a blue window below it.
Temperature helps decide which compounds dissolve from the coffee: higher brings more body, lower more aroma. A cold brew head draws heat from the water, which is why the Flair brew cylinder is preheated. The strip makes this step visible.
Applying
Make sure the surface is clean and dry first. Stick the strip flat onto the cylinder or another surface, without gaps or air pockets where water could seep in between surface and strip. The backing is self-adhesive and moisture resistant. Flair estimates the adhesive's life at around two years, depending on application and use.
At a glance
| Manufacturer |
Flair Espresso |
| High version |
70–100 °C, for brew heads |
| Low version |
25–65 °C, for milk pitchers, steamers and frothers |
| Reading |
green = current temperature, tan = above, blue = below |
| Backing |
self-adhesive, moisture resistant |
| Adhesive life |
approx. 2 years (Flair estimate, depending on use) |
| Dimensions |
approx. 5.7 × 1.3 cm |
| Contents |
1 strip |
Who it is for
For everyone who brews with a Flair and wants to make preheating visible, and for everyone who steams milk by temperature. Flair machines and accessories are in the Flair Espresso collection, matching pitchers under barista milk pitchers.
For grinding: for everyone who wants to grind by hand affordably and precisely, there is Comandante and Timemore, electric Varia. For weighing: Normcore, compact and precise, Acaia with app and flow-rate display.
Our advice tool helps you narrow down which combination suits your routine. Our opinion is one of many. You can see much of it live in our showrooms in Bern, Gerberngasse 44, and Zurich Oerlikon, Hagenholzstrasse 50b. Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days.
Frequently asked questions
Which Flair temperature strip do I need?
High (70 to 100 °C) for the brew head, Low (25 to 65 °C) for milk in pitchers, steamers or frothers.
How do I read the temperature strip?
The green window shows the current temperature. Tan is above it, blue below it.
How long does the adhesive last?
Flair estimates around two years, depending on application and use. Stick the strip flat and without air bubbles onto a clean, dry surface.
Can I see the Flair temperature strips before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern, Gerberngasse 44, and Zurich Oerlikon, Hagenholzstrasse 50b. If you order online, we deliver in 2–4 working days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Tip from the roastery: A properly preheated Flair brew head brings Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight to the cup dense and round, with chocolate, nuts and caramel. Very Nutty brings maximum body without acidity. If you want to discover something fruity, you will find it in Wild Peach. That is our recommendation, one of many.
