How to Brew the Perfect Cup with the New OREA Z1

If you're a pour-over coffee lover, you're going to be obsessed with the OREA Z1 — the next-level brewer from OREA that combines design, precision, and speed. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through how to use the OREA Z1 to brew coffee that’s clean, balanced, and bursting with flavor.

Whether you're new to pour-over or a seasoned barista, this tutorial will help you dial in your perfect cup.

☕ What is the OREA Z1?

The OREA Z1 is the latest innovation from OREA, known for their fast-draining, high-extraction brewers. The Z1 features a sleek, modular design and uses a flat-bed geometry, allowing for even extraction, low bypass, and faster brew times.

It’s ideal for coffee drinkers who want more sweetness and clarity in every cup.

🔧 What You'll Need

Before we dive into the method, gather the following:

• OREA Z1 brewer

• Filter papers (OREA flat filters (Sibarist fast) or Kalita 185 filters)

• Freshly ground coffee (medium grind)

• Gooseneck kettle

• Scale with timer

• Carafe or mug

• Water (ideally 94°C or 201°F)

📏 Recipe: Two Brothers Standard Brew (1–2 Cups)

🔄 Step-by-Step Brewing Method

Step 1: Prep the Z1

• Place your filter in the Z1 and rinse it with hot water. This removes paper taste and warms the brewer.

• Discard the rinse water.

Step 2: Add Ground Coffee

• Use 15g of freshly ground coffee (medium grind, like table salt).

• Gently shake the brewer to level the coffee bed.

Step 3: Start the Pour

• Start your timer.

• Pour 40g of water in a spiral motion, evenly saturating all the grounds.

• Let it bloom for 30 seconds. This releases trapped gases for a smoother cup.

Step 4: Main Pour

• At 0:30, continue pouring slowly up to 160g using a steady spiral motion.

• Let the water draw down slightly.

Step 5: Final Pour

• At 1:30, pour the remaining water to reach 240g.

• Let it draw down completely (should finish around 2:15–2:45 total brew time).

✅ Your brew should finish with:

• A flat coffee bed (even extraction)

• Clean, bright flavor with good body

💡 Pro Tips for Using the OREA Z1

• Grind Finer than traditional V60 or Kalita for best results — the Z1 drains fast!

• Try Pulse Pouring (3 pours total) if you want more clarity and control.

• Use Two Brothers Light Roast for juicy, complex results with the Z1.

• Rinse your filter well — this really makes a difference with flat-bed brewers.

🧠 Why We Love the Z1

The OREA Z1 is perfect for home brewers who want fast, clean, consistent coffee without sacrificing sweetness or body. Pair it with one of our Two Brothers single-origin beans, and you’ll taste origin notes like never before.

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