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The Caramel

by Orea Orea Z1

Experimental low-temperature immersion recipe. Multiple valve switches create a caramel-sweet, syrupy cup.

  • Caramel
  • Sweet
  • Full-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Dark roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
2:50
Ratio
1:10.9
Coffee
18 g
Temp
75 °C

The The Caramel recipe by Orea for the Orea Z1 uses 18 g of coffee and 196 g of water (1:10.9 ratio), at 75°C, with a target brew time of 2:50.

Parameters

18 g
Coffee
196 g
Water
1:10.9
Ratio
75 °C
Temp
7 coarse
Grind
2:50
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
FINE COARSE

Method

2:50 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Close valve. Bloom with 36g.

    +36g 8s Slow
  2. 0:40
    Wait

    Open valve and drain.

  3. 0:50
    Pour

    Close valve. Slow pour to 136g.

    +136g 20s Slow
  4. 1:20
    Wait

    Stir gently for about 10 seconds.

  5. 2:50
    Done

    Open valve and drain completely. Add 60-75g bypass water to taste.

Notes

Requires the Switch adapter for the Z1. An experimental recipe using low temperature water. Multiple valve open/close cycles create a unique extraction profile. Add 60-75g bypass water at the end to taste. The low temperature emphasizes sweetness and body over acidity.

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Recipe by Orea, published at orea.uk.

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