Being a coffee enthusiast myself, I don’t think there’s much left to explore in the pour-over coffee brewing style. Nothing considerable in a brewer’s design would change how the coffee actually tastes. That said, there is of course a lot of innovation possible when it comes to the choice of material, especially because fashion-forward, throw-away plastic brewers have been the most cost-effective choice around the world. Orea coffee dripper; one of the world’s smallest coffee brewers sets out to make that possible and also tries to tinker with the flat-base design to make it a tad faster and clog-free.
This pour-over brewer with an innovative drainage ring in the base that results in a fast flow rate is slightly different from the brewers with smaller holes that lead to extended brew time and often clog up. The Orea is an extremely compact full-size pour-over brewer that you can throw away in the bag without having to worry about breaking it. The robust, lightweight, and super compact Orea is made from 100-percent aluminum and can go with you on any adventure and at the same time work effectively in your kitchen.
Made in the UK, Orea means “from the mountains” – a fitting name for this teeny weeny coffee brewer that is made for the outdoorsy. It weighs only 60g and is designed to fit in a standard cup, camping pot, or unnoticeably in your bag. According to the designers, it is ideal for camping, backpacking, and also for everyday use in the kitchen. What really makes the Orea stand out in the crowd is not so much its cute little design, but the construction and material use. The Orea is milled out of one solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum using a CNC machine.
Orea is made to work with Kalita Wave 155 filters, which can filter finely ground beans and strain a perfect cup of Joe when residing within this petite brewer. Owing to its size, the brewer can only brew one cup (350ml) of coffee at a time. It is priced slightly high at US $69.99 but the Orea justifies its cost with its unique strength and guarantee to last a lifetime, which not only adds to an adventurer’s confidence in his brewer but also means lesser waste ends up in the landfills!
Designer: Orea
