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Recipe OREA - The perfect balance

Among flat-bottom extraction methods, the OREA is an essential reference. Its design, optimized for a rapid extraction flow, reduces the risk of over-extraction, while promoting the expression of the coffee's aromatic profile. The level of clarity in the cup is always impressive.

What you need:

  • OREA brewer (V2 or V3)
  • Flat-bottom paper Filter (Sibarist/Kalita or standard OREA)
  • Kettle
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Balance
  • Stopwatch
  • Coffee Server in glass

CLASSIC RECIPE

Preparation

Heat a minimum of 240ml of water to 94C and prepare a 15g dose of the coffee of your choice. Grind the coffee to a medium-fine size, the size of the Grind Type should be slightly larger than table salt.
Prepare the Filter : Place the Filter in the OREA and rinse it with hot water to remove residual tastes and preheat the equipment.
Pour 15g of ground coffee into the Filter and gently shake the OREA to even out the coffee bed.

Infusion

Pre-infusion (blooming): Pour 50 g of hot water at 94°C in regular circles about 10 cm above the coffee bed. This initial phase allows the coffee to degas and release its full aroma.
Leave the bloom to operate for 30 to 40 seconds to open up the coffee.

You can then make the following payments:
at 40s, slow circular pour up to 140g
from 1min10 pour up to 190g
then pour up to 240g
You can use the size of a €2 coin as a basis for circular pouring.

Extraction

The water should flow smoothly, without excessive stagnation. The aim is to achieve a total extraction time of around 2min30.
Stir the coffee lightly in the Coffee Server to homogenize the extraction stages before tasting.
💡 Adjustments:
Adjust the Grind Type according to the extraction time. If the flow is too fast, refine the Grind Type ; if it is too slow, enlarge it.

The last word

Even if we don't use this method for quality control purposes, it remains an essential for every home barista. We use OREA very regularly to enhance the body and sweetness that certain coffees can offer. It's more than an alternative to conical methods, it's a complement that brings a significantly different result in the cup. What's more, the OREA team is very active on the coffee scene, constantly innovating to improve its products.