Flair PRO 3 – manual lever espresso machine
The Flair PRO 3 is a fully manual lever espresso press. It carries over 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 extra heat.
Coffee Coaching Club is the importer of Flair Espresso.
What makes the PRO 3 special
The shot runs via the lever, and you read the pressure on the matched pressure gauge (target range 6–9 bar). You fill in around 70 ml of boiling water and 16 to 24 grams of coffee and pull up to 56 ml of espresso; different ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1) let you control the concentration. Preheating isn't strictly necessary thanks to the no-preheat cylinder – for extra heat, for example with light roasts, a preheat funnel is included.
Compared to the PRO 2, the PRO 3 has a removable stainless steel spout, a reworked 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. Body and brew path are made of cast aluminium and stainless steel.
At a glance
| Design |
Manual lever espresso press, fully manual |
| Pressure display |
Pressure gauge, target range 6–9 bar |
| Water fill |
70 ml |
| Dose |
16–24 g |
| Yield |
up to 56 ml |
| Brew ratios |
1:1, 2:1, 3:1 |
| Preheating |
Not strictly necessary (no-preheat cylinder); preheat funnel included |
| Portafilter |
Bottomless stainless steel portafilter, removable stainless steel spout |
| Brew head |
Patented and removable, can be disassembled for rinsing |
| Material |
Cast aluminium and stainless steel |
| Weight |
3,18 kg |
| Case dimensions |
32 × 29 × 11 cm |
| Assembled dimensions |
32 × 16 × 25,4 cm |
| Mechanism |
100% manual, no power |
| Colours |
Black, White |
| Included |
Base with magnetic mirror mount, 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, carry case, mounting screw, manual |
What goes with it
Like every Flair, the PRO 3 is a pure espresso machine without a grinder – the bottomless portafilter needs an espresso-capable grinder from the Varia Collection, the Comandante- or Timemore Collection. If you're looking for the 58 mm industry standard and electric preheating, you'll find both in the Flair 58+2.
Order directly online
As the importer, we service Flair machines and keep spare parts on site. 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 by [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to preheat the Flair PRO 3?
The no-preheat cylinder means preheating isn't strictly necessary. For extra heat, for example with light roasts, a preheat funnel is included.
How much coffee fits in the PRO 3?
16 to 24 grams with around 70 ml of water fill, yield up to 56 ml. Ratios of 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 let you control the concentration.
Do I need my own grinder?
Yes. The PRO 3 is a pure espresso machine without a grinder and needs an espresso-capable grinder for the bottomless portafilter.
How do I clean the PRO 3?
The patented brew head can be removed, disassembled and rinsed under cold water.
