Flair Preheat Funnel – Preheat the Brew Cylinder with Steam
The water in the kettle starts to steam, and while you wait, the brew cylinder sits upside down in the funnel above it, warming up. When the water is ready, so is the cylinder – and the first cup doesn't turn out too cool.
Coffee Coaching Club imports Flair Espresso. The Preheat Funnel is a collapsible silicone funnel that lets you preheat the brew cylinder with rising steam while the water boils.
Why Preheating Matters
A preheated brew cylinder ensures a stable brewing temperature – and thus a full-bodied, evenly extracted espresso. Without preheating, the cold cylinder draws heat from the water, resulting in a cooler and thinner first cup. The Preheat Funnel makes this step easy: steam instead of extra effort.
At a Glance
| Type |
Collapsible silicone funnel for preheating |
| Material |
Heat-resistant silicone |
| Weight |
Approx. 45 g |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 12.7 cm (H) × 30.5 cm (W) × 2.5 cm (D) |
| Fits |
Most gooseneck kettles |
| Compatible with |
Flair PRO 2, PRO 3, NEO Flex, Classic, Signature |
How It Works
Place the Preheat Funnel on the open kettle and position the brew cylinder upside down in the funnel. As the water heats, the rising steam evenly preheats the cylinder. As soon as the water is ready, the cylinder is also ready for the shot. Thanks to its foldable silicone, the funnel can then be stored compactly – even for travel.
What Goes with It
A gooseneck kettle like the Flair Café Kettle goes well with it. You'll find more Flair accessories in the Flair Collection. Plus fresh beans from our coffee roastery.
Order Directly Online
Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. For questions, you can reach us via [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Flair models is the Preheat Funnel compatible with?
With the Flair PRO 2, PRO 3, NEO Flex, Classic and Signature.
Does the funnel fit my kettle?
It fits most gooseneck kettles. You place it on the kettle's open top.
Why should I preheat the brew cylinder?
A preheated cylinder maintains a more stable brewing temperature. This results in a more full-bodied espresso, especially for the first cup.
Roastery Tip
A stable brewing temperature benefits dense roasts like Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight – resulting in more body and a rounder finish. That is our recommendation, one of many.
