Flair Espresso Paper Filters – Pack of 100 for Flair 58, PRO 2, Classic & NEO Flex
You place the thin round paper in the basket, tamp your coffee bed on top of it, pull the lever – and during the shot you see the espresso flow more calmly. No spurts from the bottomless portafilter, no wild spraying. What comes out underneath is clearer, more defined and tastes tidier on the palate. A small paper disc, a noticeable difference.
Flair paper filters are a simple tool for stabilising your extraction. You place them as the bottom layer in the portafilter – before the coffee grounds go in. There, they hold back the finest particles, guide the water more calmly through the bed and let the espresso flow out of the basket more clearly.
What Makes These Paper Filters Special
Channelling is what happens when water doesn't spread evenly through the coffee bed but looks for its own channels. Part of the coffee gets over-extracted and bitter, another part stays under-extracted and thin. The shot becomes uneven. A paper filter beneath the bed curbs this – the water no longer passes straight through the holes of the basket but is spread evenly by a fine layer of fibres.
The second effect: you can grind finer without the infusion time getting out of hand. Because the paper filter evens out the water flow, the time at the same ratio stays stable – and you get more out of less coffee. More extraction yield, more sweetness, more depth. If you brew with a bottomless portafilter, you'll also see the third benefit straight away: with paper at the bottom, the typical spurts from the basket are a thing of the past. A cleaner workspace, a tidier look, less wiping.
The material is Virgin Pulp – pure natural fibres, precision-cut to the exact size of your Flair portafilter. Depending on how much you drink, one hundred filters per pack last from a few months to almost a year.
At a Glance
| Quantity |
100 paper filters per pack |
| Material |
Virgin Pulp (pure natural fibres) |
| Position |
At the bottom of the portafilter basket, under the coffee grounds |
| Flair 58 version |
Fits Flair 58, 58+ and 58+2 (58 mm) |
| Flair PRO 2 version |
Fits the PRO series |
| Classic & NEO Flex version |
Fits Classic, Signature and NEO Flex |
| Use |
Single use, then dispose of with the coffee grounds |
| Swiss importer |
Coffee Coaching Club |
Who It's For
For every Flair brewer who wants to pull calmer, clearer and more repeatable shots. For everyone with a bottomless portafilter who likes a clean look. For everyone who wants to experiment with finer grind settings without the extraction time going off track. And for everyone who simply enjoys working with small details that make a noticeable difference.
You don't need them. Good espresso works without them too. But once you've tried them, you might wonder how you managed without them for so long.
What Goes with Them
Paper filter at the bottom and a puck screen on top – the combination evens out the flow from both sides. Affordable and solid from Normcore, premium with a magnetic system from Weber Workshops. For an even distribution of the grounds, a WDT tool is a good addition: affordable from Normcore, high-end with the Weber Moonraker. You'll find both in the barista equipment section.
You'll find more of the Flair world in the Flair Espresso Collection. For the right grind: affordable and precise hand grinders such as the Comandante or Timemore Sculptor, or the single dose world of Option-O Lagom. For scales: affordable and solid from Normcore, with app and flow rate display from Acaia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the paper filters correctly?
Place a filter dry on the bottom of your portafilter basket before adding the coffee grounds. Then distribute, tamp and brew as usual. After the shot, throw the filter away together with the coffee puck. A quick dampening isn't strictly necessary, but some baristas do it briefly so the paper sits flatter.
Which version fits my Flair machine?
The Flair 58, 58+ and 58+2 use the 58 version. The PRO 2 has its own size. The Classic, Signature and NEO Flex share one common version. If in doubt, take a look at your machine's portafilter – the paper filters are cut precisely to fit each base.
Do paper filters really reduce channelling?
Yes, many voices in the coffee world confirm this – including Scott Rao. The paper filter spreads the water pressure more evenly across the base instead of concentrating it on the holes of the basket. We see the same thing ourselves. Our opinion is one of many – try it with your beans and your setup; the difference is usually clearly noticeable and visible.
Can I grind finer when I use paper filters?
Yes, that's one of the main benefits. Because the paper evens out the water flow, you can tighten the grind without the infusion time exploding. More extraction at the same ratio – often with more sweetness and more depth.
Can I see the paper filters before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there. You can reach us by phone during business hours or by email at [email protected].
How fast is delivery in Switzerland?
Orders are delivered within 2–4 working days in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Click & Collect is available in both showrooms in Bern and Zurich.
Roastery Tip
From the roastery: paper filters work particularly well with dense, chocolatey beans such as our Cozy Chocolate or Nutty Delight. You can then grind finer and get more sweetness out of the shot. With lighter roasts such as Wild Peach, the paper helps the fruit notes come through more clearly. That's our recommendation, one of many.
