Varia FLO Slow Filter Papers 50GSM – for a Richer Cup
You pour, and the water takes its time. The denser 50-GSM fiber holds it in the filter bed longer, increasing contact time – and resulting in more body, more sweetness, and more depth in your cup. That's what the Slow paper is made for.
Coffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer of Varia.
What Defines Slow Papers
Slow papers are made from FSC-certified Japanese cellulose, are taste and odor neutral, and impart nothing of their own to the coffee. At 50 GSM, they are denser: water flows through slower, contact time is longer, and the cup becomes fuller and rounder. The wave-like design ensures even water flow and stable temperature in the filter bed. They fit the Varia FLO Dripper and other flat-bottom drippers. One pack contains 100 filters.
At a Glance
| Thickness |
50 GSM (Slow, slower flow) |
| Material |
FSC-certified Japanese cellulose |
| Shape |
Wavy, flat bottom |
| Properties |
Taste and odor neutral |
| Compatibility |
Varia FLO Dripper and other flat-bottom drippers |
| Content |
100 filters per pack |
| Sizes |
55 × 48 mm, 85 × 48 mm |
Slow or Fast?
The Slow paper (50 GSM) slows down the flow and brings more body and sweetness to the cup. If you prefer a brighter and clearer taste, opt for the thinner Fast paper (21 GSM). With the FLO system, you can try and compare both.
What Goes With It
The papers belong to the Varia FLO Dripper and fit the FLO Glass Server from the same collection. For dosing, a scale from Normcore or Acaia, plus a grinder from our Coffee Grinders Collection and beans from our Coffee Roastery.
Order Directly Online
As the exclusive Swiss importer, we have the FLO Slow papers in stock. Delivery throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. For questions, you can reach us via office@coffeecoachingclub.ch or by phone during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Slow and Fast?
The Slow paper is denser at 50 GSM and allows water to flow through slower, resulting in more body and sweetness. The Fast paper at 21 GSM accelerates the flow for a brighter, clearer cup.
What size do I need?
That depends on your dripper. For the FLO Dripper and common flat-bottom drippers, the papers are available in 55 × 48 mm and 85 × 48 mm.
Do the papers only fit the FLO Dripper?
No. They also fit other flat-bottom drippers, such as Kalita Wave style.
How many filters are in a pack?
100 filters per pack.
Roastery Tip
The Slow paper pairs well with medium and darker roasts when you want to emphasize body and sweetness. A quick rinse before brewing removes paper taste and preheats the dripper. Our Cozy Chocolate comes out rich and chocolatey in the cup this way. That's our recommendation, one of many.
