FLO Dripper – Flexible Liquid Output (Varia x Kurasu Kyoto)
You put in the Wave filter, choose the screen, pour – and hear how quickly the coffee runs through. Swap the screen and the flow changes, and with it the taste in the cup. The FLO Dripper puts the flow rate in your own hands.
Coffee Coaching Club imports Varia. The FLO Dripper came out of a collaboration between Varia founder Ramsey Gyde and Yozo Otsuki of Kurasu in Kyoto.
What Makes the FLO Dripper Special
The FLO Dripper comes with three interchangeable flow screens – Fast, Medium and Slow. They determine how quickly the water passes through and, with it, the contact time: a longer contact time brings more body and sweetness, a shorter one keeps the cup lighter and clearer. Additional screens are available separately. So instead of changing the grind size to control the flow, you simply swap the screen.
The dripper is made from stainless steel with a food-safe coating and a double-wall construction. The double wall keeps the outside cool and the brewing temperature stable, without any separate handle. It takes flat-bottom Wave paper filters and holds 350 ml. Available in several colours – black, silver, rose and rainbow.
At a Glance
| Brew volume |
350 ml |
| Flow screens |
3 included (Fast, Medium, Slow), more available separately |
| Material |
Stainless steel, double-walled, food-safe coating |
| Filter |
Flat-bottom Wave paper filters |
| Dimensions |
100 mm diameter, 83 mm height |
| Weight |
166.5 g |
| In the box |
Dripper, 3 screens, 1 spare silicone gasket |
| Colours |
Black, silver, rose, rainbow |
What Goes with It
You'll find the matching glass server as the Varia FLO Glass Server, along with the Fast and Slow filter papers from the same collection. For gram-accurate dosing, a scale – affordable from Normcore, with app and flow display from Acaia. Freshly ground makes the biggest difference with the FLO: a grinder from the Coffee Grinders Collection and beans from our coffee roastery.
Order Directly Online
As an importer of Varia, we have the FLO Dripper in stock. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. If you have questions, you can reach us at [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the three flow screens do?
They control the flow rate: Slow extends the contact time for more body and sweetness, Fast keeps the cup lighter and clearer. You change the screen rather than the grind size.
Which filters fit the FLO Dripper?
Flat-bottom Wave paper filters. The Varia FLO Fast and Slow papers are matched to it.
Do I need a separate handle?
No. Thanks to the double-wall construction, the outside stays cool enough to hold the dripper directly.
Can I see the FLO Dripper before buying?
In the showrooms in Bern and Zurich we carry Varia products. Let us know briefly in advance so the dripper is on site.
Roastery Tip
Start with the Medium screen and a ratio of around 1:16, so about 15 g of coffee to 240 g of water. If the cup tastes too light, switch to Slow; if it gets too heavy, switch to Fast. Our Nutty Delight is a rewarding place to start, and Cozy Chocolate brings a rich chocolate note in the filter. That's our recommendation, one of many.
