Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Orea just quietly released the Baby 01 in metal. Two versions — raw stainless and ceramic coated. Same geometry, different material, and a few brewing surprises I wasn't expecting.

Full breakdown and review of how the metal versions compare to the plastic original, what's actually going on with flow rate and bypass, and whether a $52 dripper is worth it as a buy-it-for-life pour over.

Thanks to my good IG friends Joel @pouringhub and Simon @anottercoffee for their takes, input and double checking of my results on these drippers.l!

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SMETA: sedex.com/solutions/smeta-audit
LFGB: v-trust.com/en/labs/lfgb-food-contact-material-testing-china

0:00 - The Year's Best Launch??
0:48 - The Orea Baby 01 Problem
1:27 - Enter Metal
1:52 - Price
2:02 - Return to Form?
2:28 - The Last You'll Ever Buy?
2:44 - Construction and Materials
4:21 - Surprising Differences From Plastic
8:37 - Longevity?
9:49 - Metal Taste?
10:32 - Size and Dose
11:15 - Manufacturing and Labor
12:31 - The Last Dripper You'll Ever Buy?