Kalita Wave 185 Drippers

I bought the Kalita wave 155 size as my first foray into making better coffee. This was all inspired because I wanted a brewer that was not plastic (drinking hot plastic seemed like maybe not the best idea?) and not glass. I love how durable the stainless steel is; I like being able to throw it in a bin/bag and take it with me traveling or camping. I have only one regret: buy the bigger size. If you are unsure, buy the bigger one. Making a large cup of coffee with the 155 is annoying: if you are not careful, it is easy to overflow the top of the filter with the bloom. Even if you don't make a big cup, the height of the 185 makes it so you don't have to be careful. Also, for some reason, the 185 feels large when looking at it online. It is a perfectly reasonable size. However, if you already make/drink a lot of coffee and know that a single 12oz cup is right for you, and want a small, perfect dripper for a single serving brew, get the 155. It is a delight to use to brew a small cup of coffee. If you drink a lot of coffee (500ml-1L) at that point, you should probably just get a Chemex or a larger dripper than either the 155 or 185. If you are looking for a first brew method that makes a great cup, this is a great choice!

I really like the consistency and ease of the Wave pourover. Combine filtered water, a scale, a proper slow pouring kettle and a burr grinder and it makes an exceptional coffee. The metal version is great, super easy to clean and don't have to worry about it breaking. Recommend getting the larger version even if you're just making one cup. Compared to: V60: it's less sensitive to grind size and I think a slightly less acidic taste. Overall really similar but doesn't require quite as much attention to your pour. Chemex: Chemex comes out much lighter which works for some beans but I find the Wave works better for most and extracts more flavors on average. I'm not tossing the chemex as for certain roasts it's great but for daily use the Wave wins.

I've gotten to fairly silly levels of obsession trying out various coffee brewing methods, with some of my recent favorites being the Chemex, AeroPress, and Hario V60 pour-over. The Kalita Wave 185 was the next one I "had to try" and I think it's a keeper. NOTE: I would start my review with the caveat that before you even bother obsessing over different brewing methods, look into your coffee grinder situation and upgrade that department first. Super fine, pulverized grinds (or poor consistency in grind size), as are virtually inevitable with the $15 blade grinders many of us used at one time or another, are going to frustrate your efforts at great coffee. It will result in over-extraction and bitterness, plus a very inconsistent brewing experience from one attempt to the next. I have a $100 Capresso Infinity that does a pretty good job at work. I have a lesser quality burr grinder at home and the difference is noticeable, but still a big improvement over a blade grinder. I'm a bit of skeptic when it comes to all the different shapes and filter types for pour-over methods, yet I seem to be trying them all anyway! I think that with a proper grind, fresh coffee, and correct water temperature, just about any method can be used for an acceptable cup of coffee. That being said, the Kalita Wave 185 does a nice job and is among my favorite options right now. PROS - The Wave 185 comes in a variety of materials, but I opted for the metal cone, which I believe is stainless steel. It's surprisingly lightweight and easy to clean. The metal helps with heat retention, also, as I have to think that the stainless dripper heats up more quickly than glass or ceramic (but may cool off afterwards, as well). The stainless model is also a nice option to have if you need to travel with the dripper, and I worry less about slamming it down on a cup or glass carafe. I should note I use the same pour-over carafe designed for my Hario V60 with the Wave 185 - it fits great. I've used the Melitta "size 2" pour-over drippers, and liked them less than either the Wave 185 or V60. One of the problems with some Melitta drippers is that they tend to clog up and not allow the water to sift through fast enough. I wondered if that would be an issue with the Wave 185 - which has 3 small holes in the bottom - but, actually, it worked just as I hoped with a medium/drip grind. I tend to prefer light-to-medium roasts and a lot of the African blends, and these tasted excellent with the Wave 185. It's also ideal for brewing about 300 to 450ml (1-2 cups) of coffee, though the 185 model will probably allow up to 700ml or probably even more. CONS - The primary complaint I would have about the Kalita Wave involves its signature feature, which are the wavy/rippled filters. I find them difficult to separate from each other in the package and then it can be tricky to get coffee into them without dumping grounds around the edges and into the cone itself (which obviously is no good). I've heard people recommend using the funnel that comes with an AeroPress to add grinds, and I suspect that will help. It should also be pointed out that the Kalita Wave filters are a little expensive and generally can only be found online or in specialty shops. This is also true of the Hario V60 filters, though perhaps to a lesser degree. Overall, I'd be hard pressed to say if the Wave 185 is better or worse than the Hario V60 - I like them both. But I do like the results I get with the Wave 185, and the stainless steel model, in particular, is a nice option to have for travel.

This Kalita Wave 185 has resulted in the best cup of coffee I've ever made myself. It requires a kitchen scale, a gooseneck water kettle, a burr grinder, and Kalita filters-- basically a ton of gear for a cup of coffee-- but it's worth it! My DIY coffee always sucked and was left frustrated until I got this pour-over device. The Kalita standardizes the flow rate, so you just vary the temperature of the water & grind size to get the taste of coffee you want. I use the settings below and it's so good I don't feel like experimenting anymore. No time for that. In my opinion, it surpasses the Aeropress, too, with a much easier cleanup, less complicated brew process, and better taste. My only gripe is that I can only make a cup/mug/travel mug of coffee at a time. I drink on average about 40-oz of black coffee each morning, and while I enjoy the slow brewing process, making 3 cups takes a while when I'm busy. My setup: Beans: Mayorga Organic Café Cubano Whole Bean Coffee (organic beans that are reliably available at Costco) Grinder: OXO Conical Burr Grinder (grind setting 8) Scale: American Weigh Scales Digital Precision Weight Scale (19g coffee for 12oz cup, 25g for a travel mug) Kettle: OXO Gooseneck Kettle (200° water)

Used this commercially for years and it held up fine. I personally prefer the feel of ceramic but that’s just me

Pour over coffee is amazing if you've ever had a cup that was brewed correctly, i.e. a perfect Chemex pour. But that's not always practical for a single person, hence I ordered the Kalita Wave 155. This was a big hit with me at first, but over time, things got worse... and worse... and worse. What was going on? I finally figured it out today (took me long enough): the 155 is not appropriate for brewing anything more than about 8 oz., maybe 10, which to me is the absolute minimum I would ever want to brew for myself (let alone a couple of folks). Maybe in Japan they don't overindulge in coffee like I do, but the problem with pour over coffee is that (when done right) it is so delicious that it's hard to stop drinking it. Basically, the issue is that while you can technically brew larger volumes in the 155, the smaller cone shape causes the water to travel through a longer "column" of coffee and it over-extracts it once you go beyond the volumes I listed above. I routinely want to make 27 g into 350 ml of water, which is too much for this. The result is decent, but (in my best possible description) has a dark overtone like something acidic has been over-extracted. Maybe with the lesser surface area, more oils can get through. In a 185 dripper, the same recipe (27 g/350 ml) produces an amazing cup of coffee that makes me wonder why I'd ever pay someone else to make it. When I scale back to 20-22 g in this dripper (same water ratio), I get almost as good of a cup as that. Between 16-20 g, I'd guess, is where "perfect cups" may start happening. But I never want that tiny amount of coffee in one sitting. There's one more flaw... The filters for this format are much more prone to being deformed right out of the box than its big brother, and they are also more prone to collapse while pre-wetting (the cone is closer to a 90 degree angle, I suspect that is why). So annoying. I switched to the 185 and I'm getting great brews from between 20 and 40 g coffee, with my 27 g/350 ml recipe producing an incredible cup. The matching Kalita carafe for this is great if you don't want to brew straight into a mug. The short version: Unless you like tiny servings of coffee, do yourself a favor and run screaming to the 185. The 155 is not for you. (I'm still giving it 4 stars for the folks who like tiny portions, because there, this thing produces a very good cup.) Normal folks will spend years in the wilderness trying to perfect this format for a decent coffee serving.

I've been into the "3rd Wave" coffee scene for a couple years now, and this was my fifth brew method I tried out. I'm not an expert by any means, but I *have* researched the crap out of brew styles and techniques. This is now my second favorite way to make coffee at home, for two reasons: 1. it makes excellent, evenly extracted coffee and 2. it is very easy to use and doesn't require as much "equipment". My Chemex is still my favorite pour-over brewer, but it is a lot more difficult to get that right. I have the smallest one they make (3 cup) and the filters need to be folded carefully each time, the grind needs to be courser than most hand grinders can do well, and there is very little room to pour the water in without pouring it onto the filter by mistake. The Kalita, on the other hand, has a pre "folded" filter, a very wide opening, and requires a finer grind consistency (making it better for less expensive grinders). It's (in my opinion) the ideal combination of ease-of-use and proper extraction. Additional Thoughts: -You CAN use this with the popular Hario Range Server. I have one and it works perfectly. Hario V60 Range Coffee Server, 800ml, Clear - If you have a grinder that produces too many fines, but you don't want to spend a ton of money on a new one, try using one of these: Endurance Tea Infuser 2-1/2 . Just grind your coffee as best you can (so that the average particle size is about right), throw it all into the strainer, give it a few shakes over the sink or something, and use the remaining coffee in your brewer. I did this for ages until I was ready to shell out for a new grinder. Enjoy!

This pour over coffee maker sparked my love for coffee and really opened my eyes! Using this pour over I am now able to enjoy a cup of coffee without creamer even. Very easy to use, you can use their filters or even store-bought standard coffee filters (be sure to wet them first so you can mold them into the shape of the dripper). It works with pre-ground coffee, I do recommend grinding whole beans for better results. I have used an inexpensive grinder initially and even ended up upgrading to a burr grinder. I love the results and am able to replicate them. I highly recommend trying different things when you start using this pour over dripper. Initially, my first few cups were not my best. I tried different grind sizes and different amounts until I found what I enjoyed most. It did not come with instructions but was very easy to use and there are multiple "how to videos" online for this product. I do also recommend hand drying after each use if you get the stainless steel like I did. The welds on the bottom are spot welds and if left to air dry I would be concerned with rust. I felt like I started to see some on mine, I started hand drying with a towel and have not had any issues. Not a huge hassle so no need to lose a star for this minor issue.

La Kalita 155 es muy fácil de usar, ideal tanto para principiantes como para los más experimentados. Esta medida es perfecta para una taza de 300 ml y 28-30g de café. Sin duda he podido sacarle provecho a los sabores de los granos que he utilizado. Sugiero comprar los filtros especiales para este tamaño.

Parfait, je ne vois pas de système plus simple ni plus fiable pour faire un bon café filtre. Compact, il est facilement glissé dans la valise, avec quelques filtres.

I like this size for a single cup of coffee. Small enough to fit almost anywhere (small house friendly). It’s very sturdy and has been fine in the dishwasher. Bonus: stainless also survives houses with kids. Ceramic or glass would be toast. The little waves in the filters really do hold onto some of the coffee. I’m glad I chose this one even if the filters are more money.

見た目もステンレスでオシャレですし、ガラスや陶器では無いので割れにくくとても使いやすいです。味も安定していて、技術による差があまり出ないような気がします。ハンドドリップ初心者の私にはとても良いドリッパーだと思います。

A entrega estava prevista para uma data, mas foi entregue muitooooooo antes! Excelente fornecedor e produto! Estou muito satisfeita!