Orea Regulator 2 Pack

FLOW REGULATION

We are known for making the fastest brewers out there (within reason). The OREA V2 started a trend for "fast-flowing brewers", continued by the V3 and the V4 FAST. With this release, we don't look just at SPEED, rather we look at CONTROL. The regulators use the same design as our beloved V4 FAST base, with even contact points across the bed of the brewer and plenty of space for air and water to flow to ensure the brew never chokes/clogs/stalls. The difference from our V4 FAST is that each regulator has an intentional set max output flow rate - to let you control the contact time predictably. 

IS SLOWER BETTER?

We know many of you will instinctively see a photo and think - "this is slow". In fact, neither of these regulators (or any of our brewers) are slow. Traditionally, a slow brew resulted from clogging - not from the "size of the exit hole". In fact, many brewers with "large openings" will flow slowly, and unpredictably, despite the large opening - because they are designed to fail and clog. Our designs are so efficient that we need to make comically sized openings to limit their flow rates significantly. And no - this is not happening because of "bypass", it is achieved through efficient drainage.

COMPARISON 

#2 Regulator: DARK GREY, "slowest" maximum flow rate. 
#4 Regulator: BLACK, "medium" maximum flow rate 
#8 Regulator: ORANGE, "fastest" maximum flow rate + Switch compatible

 

At the SAME grind size, recipe, you add 15-30 seconds of contact time as you go from FASTEST to SLOWEST regulator, depending on coffee. This additional contact will also predictably increase TDS at the SAME grind size. Yes, we highlighted that twice - because it is important. 

 

LOOKING FOR BALANCE

We are in a constant search for balance. As we design and taste, we optimise for balance in the cup. Not too sharp, not too punchy, not too funky, not too sweet, not too sour. This series of Regulators are designed by taste, intentionally manipulating flow patterns and contact times to result in a more balanced cup. 

COMPATIBLE DEVICES

The regulators work with the O-Series and OPEN bottom brewers listed below. Please note, if the device is not on the list below, it would not work with these accessories.

→ O1 Brewer STEEL (RAW and OBSIDIAN)
→ O1 Brewers Tritan plastic
→ O2 Brewers Tritan plastic 
→ Our old OPEN-bottom porcelain brewer
→ Our old OPEN-bottom glass brewers