Flair 49 PRO baskets – Pressurized and Bottomless basket for the Flair 49 PRO
Buy Flair 49 PRO baskets in Switzerland: the Pressurized basket for 10–15 g of pre-ground coffee and the Bottomless basket for 14–20 g of freshly ground coffee, each 49 mm.
Both baskets come with the Flair 49 PRO. Here you can get them individually: as a replacement, as a second basket or for the switch from pre-ground to freshly ground coffee.
Flair Espresso builds manual lever machines that work without a boiler or pump. We are the official Swiss importer of Flair Espresso, and you will find the full range in our Flair Espresso collection.
At a glance
| Compatible with |
Flair 49 PRO |
| Diameter |
49 mm |
| Pressurized basket |
for 10–15 g of pre-ground coffee, no grinder adjustment needed |
| Bottomless basket |
for 14–20 g of freshly ground coffee, needs a burr grinder that can grind for espresso |
| What's included |
one basket in the version you choose |
| With the machine |
both baskets come with the Flair 49 PRO |
| Manufacturer |
Flair Espresso |
Features of the two baskets
Pressurized: fill, tamp, pull
The Pressurized basket holds 10 to 15 g of pre-ground coffee. According to Flair, you need neither a burr grinder nor any grind adjustment for it: coffee in, tamp, brew.
Bottomless: your path to fine-tuning
The Bottomless basket, which Flair also calls Non-Pressurized, holds 14 to 20 g of freshly ground coffee. Here the ground coffee alone builds up the resistance, which is why Flair assumes a burr grinder that grinds fine enough for espresso. Grind size, dose and lever pressure decide how your espresso tastes.
Espresso by taste, not by the clock
With the Bottomless basket we grind fine, start at 14.5 g and work our way up with the dose, usually to 17 g, at a ratio below 1:2 and always by weight. If hardly anything comes out, the grind is very fine: go a touch coarser. If the espresso lacks body and roundness, in our experience a little more coffee often helps.
There are no espresso police. No two shots are alike: the beans, the humidity and how you feel on the day all change. The coffee has to taste good to you, nothing else counts. Our opinion is one of many.
Who the baskets are for
A good fit if you own a Flair 49 PRO and are looking for a replacement basket. A good fit if you start with pre-ground coffee and want to keep the step to your own grinder open, because then both paths lie ready next to the machine. And a good fit if a second basket simply keeps your morning relaxed.
Our basket finder shows you which basket suits your espresso, and the guide Lever espresso machine: espresso by hand covers everything around the lever. If you are still looking for a machine or grinder, our advice tool can help. And if a question remains open: Jackson, our AI advisor, is there for you around the clock.
What goes with it
For anyone who wants puck screens that are affordable and precise: Normcore. If you want more: Weber Workshops. You will find the matching Flair 49 Etched Puck Screen and the Flair milk pitcher in the Flair Espresso collection, and gaskets for the 49 PRO among the Flair spare parts.
For anyone who wants scales that are affordable and precise: Normcore. If you want an app and a flow rate display: Acaia. The Bottomless basket needs a grinder that can grind for espresso. Affordable and precise: Varia VS3 electric, Comandante and Timemore by hand. If you want more: Varia VS6 or the EG-1 from Weber Workshops. All grinders are in our coffee grinders, more baskets among the precision baskets and filter baskets, and everything around the lever among the lever espresso machines. Nobody needs the more expensive option, you want it, or you don't.
Buy Flair 49 PRO baskets in Switzerland
You order the baskets directly online. We deliver within 2–5 working days throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein, and Click & Collect is available in Bern and Zurich. We answer questions at [email protected].
Frequently asked questions about the Flair 49 PRO baskets
Which basket is the right one for me?
If you have no grinder or use pre-ground coffee, take the Pressurized basket for 10 to 15 g. If you grind fresh with a grinder that can grind for espresso, take the Bottomless basket for 14 to 20 g. Both come with the Flair 49 PRO, so you can switch at any time.
Do the baskets fit other 49 mm machines?
Flair lists them for the Flair 49 PRO. Flair does not state whether they fit another 49 mm portafilter. Baskets differ in height and shape depending on the portafilter, so compare with your current basket first.
With the Bottomless basket hardly any espresso comes out, or it doesn't taste round – what can I do?
If hardly anything comes out, the grind is very fine: set the grinder a touch coarser. If it lacks body and roundness, in our experience a little more coffee often helps. You will find further causes and solutions in the first aid for espresso machines, and in the extraction simulator you can see how grind size and dose work together.
How much coffee goes into which basket?
Flair specifies 10 to 15 g of pre-ground coffee for the Pressurized basket and 14 to 20 g of freshly ground coffee for the Bottomless basket. In the Bottomless basket we start at 14.5 g and usually go up to 17 g, always by weight.
Can I see the Flair 49 PRO baskets in person before buying?
That depends on whether the baskets are currently on display. In our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) we show a large selection, but not the entire range – it is too big for that, and the display changes. Send us a short message to [email protected] before your visit, and we will check for you whether the baskets are currently there.
Tip from the roastery: On a manual lever we like beans with plenty of body and sweetness. Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring chocolate and nut to the cup, Very Nutty maximum body without acidity. For the curious, Wild Peach awaits as a fruity discovery in the Bottomless basket. You will find all beans under coffee beans. That is our recommendation, one of many.
