Flair Espresso PRO 2 portafilter silicone sleeve
Silicone instead of hot metal: the sleeve wraps around the portafilter of the Flair PRO 2 and makes it easy to hold even when preheated. Order online, click & collect in Bern and Zurich.
According to Flair, the sleeve does two things. It makes the preheated portafilter safe to touch, and a small lip prevents the stainless steel of the portafilter from damaging the portafilter base of the PRO 2. Coffee Coaching Club is the official Swiss importer of Flair Espresso.
The sleeve does not change the espresso itself. It changes how preheating and inserting the portafilter feel. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Brand |
Flair Espresso |
| Type |
Silicone sleeve for the portafilter |
| Material |
Silicone |
| Function |
Handling when preheated, lip protects the portafilter base |
| Fits |
Flair PRO 2 portafilter, according to Flair also older PRO stainless steel brew heads |
| Delivery |
2–4 working days, Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
Who it is for
For anyone with a Flair PRO 2 who wants to handle the portafilter while preheating without reaching for a cloth. More accessories and the lever machines themselves are in the Flair Espresso collection.
A scale belongs next to the Flair, because we brew by weight. For anyone who wants to weigh affordably and precisely: Normcore. If you want an app and flow-rate display: Acaia. Grinders work the same way: for anyone who wants to grind affordably and precisely, the hand grinders from Comandante. If you want more, you will find the grinders from Weber Workshops.
Still looking for the right machine? Our advisor tool narrows down the choice.
Frequently asked questions
Which brew heads is the silicone sleeve compatible with?
According to Flair, with the PRO 2 portafilter and with older PRO stainless steel brew heads.
What does the lip do?
The small lip prevents the stainless steel of the portafilter from damaging the portafilter base of the PRO 2.
Does the sleeve change the espresso?
No. It only affects how the portafilter is held and where it rests. Preheating, pressure and extraction stay unchanged.
Tip from the roastery: We weigh every shot and start at 1:2, twice as much espresso in the cup as ground coffee in the basket. In the Flair we like brewing Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight best, dense and full-bodied with notes of chocolate and nuts. For maximum body without acidity we go for Very Nutty. The full range is in our coffee beans. This is our recommendation, one of many.
