Flair PRO 3 – Manual Lever Espresso Machine
The Flair PRO 3 is a fully manual lever espresso maker. It adopts the mechanics of the PRO 2 – bottomless portafilter and pressure gauge – and adds a No-Preheat brew cylinder, an integrated shot mirror, and a preheat funnel for additional heat.
Coffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer of Flair Espresso.
What makes the PRO 3 special
Extraction is performed via the lever, and you can read the pressure on the calibrated manometer (target range 6–9 bar). You fill approximately 70 ml of boiling water and 16 to 24 grams of coffee and extract up to 56 ml of espresso; you control the concentration via different ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1). Preheating is not absolutely necessary due to the No-Preheat cylinder – a preheat funnel is included for additional heat, for example, with light roasts.
Compared to the PRO 2, the PRO 3 has a removable stainless steel spout, a redesigned bottomless stainless steel portafilter for flow dynamics, and a silicone grip. The patented, removable brew head can be disassembled for cleaning and rinsed under cold water. The body and brew path are made of cast aluminum and stainless steel.
At a glance
| Type |
Manual lever espresso maker, fully manual |
| Pressure display |
Manometer, target range 6–9 bar |
| Water capacity |
70 ml |
| Dose |
16–24 g |
| Yield |
up to 56 ml |
| Brew ratios |
1:1, 2:1, 3:1 |
| Preheating |
Not mandatory (No-Preheat cylinder); preheat funnel included |
| Portafilter |
Bottomless stainless steel portafilter, removable stainless steel spout |
| Brew head |
Patented removable, disassemblable for rinsing |
| Material |
Cast aluminum and stainless steel |
| Weight |
3.18 kg |
| Case dimensions |
32 × 29 × 11 cm |
| Assembled dimensions |
32 × 16 × 25.4 cm |
| Drive |
100 % manual, no electricity |
| Colors |
Black, White |
| Scope of delivery |
Base with magnetic mirror, lever and portafilter base, stainless steel portafilter with basket, stainless steel cylinder with piston, removable stainless steel spout, preheat and tamp cover, pressure gauge, dosing unit, funnel, two-piece stainless steel drip tray, stainless steel tamper, shot mirror, preheat funnel, carrying case, mounting screw, instructions |
What goes with it
Like every Flair, the PRO 3 is a pure espresso machine without a grinder – for the bottomless portafilter, an espresso-capable grinder from the Varia Collection, Comandante, or Timemore Collection is required. Those looking for the 58mm industry standard and electric preheating will find both in the Flair 58+2.
Order directly online
As the exclusive Swiss importer, we service Flair machines and keep spare parts in stock. Delivery throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. For questions, please contact us via office@coffeecoachingclub.ch or by phone during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to preheat the Flair PRO 3?
The No-Preheat cylinder makes preheating not strictly necessary. For additional heat, for example with light roasts, a preheat funnel is included.
How much coffee does the PRO 3 hold?
16 to 24 grams with approximately 70 ml of water intake, yield up to 56 ml. You control the concentration via ratios of 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1.
Do I need my own grinder?
Yes. The PRO 3 is a pure espresso machine without a grinder and requires an espresso-capable grinder for its bottomless portafilter.
How do I clean the PRO 3?
The patented brew head can be removed, disassembled, and rinsed under cold water.
