The 2024 World Brewers Cup champion's recipe (Austria) — four precise pours with the Orea V4 and Sibarist FAST filter. An analytical, balanced approach for Geisha coffee.
In June 2024, Martin Wölfl of Austria won the World Brewers Cup. He chose the Orea V4 with fast bottom — a flat-bed dripper with fast flow — and a Geisha from Boquete, Finca Maya in Panama. His score: 481 points.
What is the Orea V4:
A flat-bottom dripper from Orea Coffee in the UK. The V4 (2023) is the fastest — designed for Sibarist FAST filters. It's not a Kalita Wave: the Orea is completely flat (no fluting), and the filter rests against the wall. The result: V60-fast flow with a Kalita-flat bed.
Wölfl's philosophy:
Wölfl is a roaster at Wildkaffee in Austria, known for an analytical and consistent approach. His recipe isn't about tricks — it's about precise contact time for each stage.
1. Precise bloom (60g, 30 seconds):
3.5× dose — enough for full saturation. Wölfl insists on a full 30-second bloom — even if water drains quickly. The reason: complete CO2 release before extraction.
2. Fast pour 2 (60g over 10 seconds):
After bloom, a fast pour that raises water level ~5cm above the bed. This triggers agitation and starts the serious extraction.
3. Slow pour 3 (50g over 20 seconds):
A slower pour adding 50g. This keeps water level steady without adding agitation — letting extraction stabilize.
4. Big pour 4 (100g over 20 seconds):
The largest pour. While water reaches 270g, the bed is already leveled and stable — so the big pour doesn't risk flooding.
5. Fast drawdown (2:20-2:25):
With Sibarist FAST filter + Orea V4, drawdown is significantly faster than a regular V60. Wölfl notes this is critical for light roast — too long contact = bitterness.
The competition score:
Wölfl presented a cup whose judges' Total Flavor score was the highest in the field. He explained that the goal was to preserve the complexity of this specific Geisha — white floral aromas, strawberry, and mango sweetness.
This is an excellent method for anyone with the gear (Orea + Sibarist) and quality beans. Without an Orea, the recipe will also work in a regular V60 but you'd need a finer grind to compensate for slower flow.