Orea O1 Brew Guide

Recipe: Coffee: 16g (medium-fine) | Water: 240g at 93°C | Brew time: 2:00–3:00 

Equipment: OREA O1 brewer | Acaia Scales | Los Altos Coffee

The Orea brewer is designed for consistency, clarity and ease of use. Its flat-bottom design encourages an even extraction, producing a balanced, sweet cup with excellent clarity and body. It works well across a wide range of coffees and is forgiving enough for everyday brewing, while still offering the control and flexibility that more experienced brewers enjoy when experimenting grind size, pour technique and recipes.

The OREA O1 is known for brewing clean and expressive coffee with excellent flavour clarity. Its flat-bottom design encourages even extraction, helping to highlight acidity, sweetness and balance across a wide range of coffees. Suitable for 1-2 cups, it delivers consistent results for everyday brewing while still giving experienced brewers the freedom to experiment with grind size and recipe ratios.

"The OREA responds well to small adjustments. If your coffee tastes a little sharp or underdeveloped, try grinding slightly finer. If it feels heavy or muted, coarsen the grind. The brewer's fast flow rate makes it an excellent tool for exploring how different coffees respond to subtle changes."

Stephen Gray, Head of Coffee

• Both the filter paper and coffee grounds are suitable for home composting. 
• If your coffee takes longer than 3:00 minutes to brew, make your grind setting coarser; if it is less than 2:30 minutes, make your grind setting finer. 
• The OREA O1 is a versatile brewer that is great for experimentation. Try tweaking your grind, water temperature, bloom time and dosage to refine the flavour. 
• Keep your pour gentle and consistent, a slow, even, circular pour helps maintain a level coffee bed for balanced extraction.  
• Washed coffees often showcase crisp acidity and refined flavour clarity when brewed through the OREA, while natural and experimentally processed coffees benefit from its ability to emphasise sweetness, texture and vibrancy.