{"product_id":"orea-regulator-2-4-set","title":"OREA Regulator #2 \u0026 #4 Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOREA Flow Regulators #2 \u0026amp; #4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake greater control of your brew with the OREA Flow Regulators #2 \u0026amp; #4. This set of two flow regulators gives you more control over the rate at which water leaves the brewer, helping you fine-tune contact time and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do they work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flow regulator sits in the bottom of the brewer and restricts the flow of brewed coffee through the outlet. By slowing the maximum flow rate, more water remains in contact with the coffee for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you the flexibility to use a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoarser grind while maintaining a longer contact time\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a more controlled extraction and a brew that can be easier to repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the numbers mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number refers to the regulator's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaximum flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e. A lower number means a slower flow rate and therefore greater restriction, while a higher number allows more flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— more restrictive, with a slower maximum flow rate. Best when you want to extend contact time further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— less restrictive, allowing a faster maximum flow rate. A good choice when you want some additional control without slowing the brew as much.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving both regulators lets you adjust the flow to suit different coffees, grind sizes and brewing recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re particularly useful for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighly processed coffees, very light roasts and more developed coffees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat benefit from a cleaner, more controlled extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from food-grade silicone and compatible with selected OREA O-Series brewers, including the 01.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calendar Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54630519144787,"sku":null,"price":12.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3104\/0098\/files\/orea_4.png?v=1787148811","url":"https:\/\/calendarcoffee.ie\/products\/orea-regulator-2-4-set","provider":"Calendar Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}