{"product_id":"orea-o1-o2-regulators","title":"OREA - O1\/O2 Regulators","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: One Size per Regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesigned for OREA O1 and O2 brewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThree regulators, three maximum flow rates: #2 (slowest), #4 (medium), #8 (fastest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eControls contact time without increasing filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e#8 Regulator compatible with Hario Switch base for immersion and hybrid brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdds 15–30 seconds of contact time moving from fastest to slowest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFood-grade silicone, BPA-free, EU and US FDA-certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade in Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: OREA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduct: O1\/O2 Regulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVariants: #2 Dark Grey (slowest), #4 Black (medium), #8 Orange (fastest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Food-grade silicone (BPA-free, EU, and US FDA certified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatibility: O1 Steel (RAW \u0026amp; Obsidian), O1 Tritan, O2 Tritan, OREA Open-bottom porcelain and glass brewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSwitch Compatibility: #8 Regulator only (Hario Switch base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn the Box: OREA Regulator (chosen variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNot every coffee brews the same way. The Regulators are OREA's answer to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuilt on the same base design as the V4 FAST, the Regulators share the same even contact points and open drainage architecture that keeps brews from choking or stalling. The difference is what each one does to flow: rather than simply letting water move as fast as it can, each Regulator sets an intentional maximum output flow rate, enforcing a minimum contact time and giving you real, predictable control over how long water spends in the coffee bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThere are three to choose from. The #2 in dark grey is the slowest, the #4 in black sits in the middle, and the #8 in orange is the fastest. Moving from fastest to slowest at the same grind size and recipe adds roughly 15 to 30 seconds of contact time, which also predictably increases TDS without touching your grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThat control matters differently depending on what you're brewing. Hyper-processed, highly soluble coffees benefit from a slower regulator and a coarser grind, keeping funk and ferment intensity in check. Ultra-light roasts gain from the added contact time to avoid thin, grassy results. More developed roasts can be ground coarser without sacrificing extraction. The #8 was designed with immersion brewing in mind, pairing with the Hario Switch base for a fast, clean drawdown after steeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese aren't about slowing things down. They're about brewing with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose This Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe chose the Regulators because they solve a real problem without overcomplicating the process. Flow control through the brewer itself is a cleaner, more honest variable than relying on paper filtration to do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat stood out is the versatility. Three regulators mean one accessory set that adapts to almost every coffee in your rotation, from the lightest naturals to the most developed roasts, without requiring a different brewer for each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somewhere Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"#2 \u0026 #4 Regulator 2-Pack","offer_id":47999747227813,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8 Switch Regulator 1-Pack","offer_id":47999747260581,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/1828\/1381\/files\/somewhere-coffee-orea-o2-regulators-hanging-product-shot.png?v=1783727421","url":"https:\/\/somewherecoffee.ca\/products\/orea-o1-o2-regulators","provider":"Somewhere Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}