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, pull the lever – and watch the shot flow more smoothly. No splashes on the bottomless, no wild spraying. What comes out is clearer, more defined, and feels cleaner on the palate. A small paper disc, a noticeable difference.
Flair paper filters are a simple tool to stabilize your extraction. You place them as the bottom layer in the portafilter – before the coffee grounds. There, they filter out the finest particles, guide the water flow more calmly through the bed, and allow the espresso to flow more clearly from the basket.
What makes these paper filters special
Channeling is what happens when water doesn't distribute evenly through the coffee bed, but instead finds its own channels. Part of the grounds gets over-extracted and bitter, while another part remains under-extracted and thin. The shot becomes uneven. A paper filter under the bed slows this behavior – the water no longer passes directly through the holes of the basket, but is evenly distributed through a fine fiber layer.
The second effect: you can grind finer without the infusion time getting out of control. Because the paper filter harmonizes the water flow, the time per 1:2 ratio remains stable – and you get more out of less powder. More extraction yield, more sweetness, more depth. Anyone brewing with a bottomless portafilter will also immediately see the third advantage: the typical splashes on the basket are a thing of the past with paper at the bottom. Cleaner workspace, clearer appearance, less wiping.
The material is Virgin Pulp – pure natural fibers, precisely cut to the exact size for your Flair Portafilter. One hundred pieces per pack are enough for a few months to almost a year, depending on consumption.
At a glance
| Quantity |
100 paper filters per pack |
| Material |
Virgin Pulp (pure natural fibers) |
| Position |
at the bottom of the portafilter basket, under the coffee grounds |
| Flair 58 variant |
fits Flair 58, 58+ and 58+2 (58 mm) |
| Flair PRO 2 variant |
fits the PRO series |
| Classic & NEO Flex variant |
fits Classic, Signature and NEO Flex |
| Application |
use once, then dispose of with the coffee grounds |
| Swiss Importer |
Coffee Coaching Club |
Who it's for
For all Flair brewers who want to pull their shots smoother, clearer, and more reproducibly. For all with bottomless portafilters who appreciate a clean aesthetic. For anyone who wants to experiment with finer grind settings without extraction time getting out of hand. And for all who simply enjoy working with small details that make a noticeable difference.
You don't need them. Good espresso is possible without them too. But once you've tried them, you might wonder why you did without them for so long.
Matching products
Paper filter at the bottom and a puck screen at the top – this combination harmonizes the flow from both sides. Affordable and solid from Normcore, premium with magnetic system from Weber Workshops. For even distribution of the grounds, a WDT tool is a good addition: affordable from Normcore, high-quality with the Weber Moonraker. You can find both in the Barista Equipment section.
More Flair worlds can be found in the Flair Espresso Collection. For the right grind: affordable and precise hand grinders like the Comandante or Timemore Sculptor, or the single-dose world of Option-O Lagom. For scales: affordably solid from Normcore, with app and flow-rate display from Acaia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the paper filters correctly?
Place a dry filter at the bottom of your portafilter basket before filling it with coffee grounds. Then distribute normally, tamp, and brew. After the pull, discard the filter along with the coffee puck. Brief moistening is not strictly necessary, but some baristas do it briefly so that the paper lies better.
Which variant fits my Flair machine?
Flair 58, 58+ and 58+2 use the 58mm variant. The PRO 2 has its own size. Classic, Signature and NEO Flex share a common variant. If in doubt, look at your machine's portafilter – the paper filters are precisely cut for the respective base.
Do paper filters really reduce channeling?
Yes, many voices in the coffee world confirm this – including Scott Rao. The paper filter distributes the water pressure more evenly over the bottom surface, instead of concentrating it on the holes of the basket. We observe it this way ourselves. Our opinion is one of many – try it with your beans and your setup, the difference is usually clearly perceptible and visible.
Can I grind finer when using paper filters?
Yes, that's one of the main advantages. Because the water flow is harmonized by the paper, you can tighten the grind without the infusion time exploding. More extraction at the same 1:2 ratio – often with more sweetness and more depth.
Can I see the paper filters before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) you can experience the range live. Available by phone during business hours or by email to office@coffeecoachingclub.ch.
How fast is delivery in Switzerland?
Orders are delivered in Switzerland and Liechtenstein within 2–4 working days. Click & Collect is possible in both showrooms in Bern and Zurich.
Roaster's Tip
From the roastery: Paper filters are particularly effective with dense, chocolatey beans like our Cozy Chocolate or Nutty Delight. You can then grind finer and extract more sweetness from the shot. With lighter beans like Wild Peach, the paper helps the fruit notes shine through more clearly. This is our recommendation, one of many.
