Kalita Wave Series Wave Dripper 155# 04021 [1-2 Person] (Japan Import)

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 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 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)

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 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.

I would give this five stars in a heartbeat... even ten stars! Love it that much, but it is WAY overpriced. Still, it was worth it to me. This thing is heirloom quality. Very nice stainless steel, and while my husband still uses an electric drip coffee maker, I would never go back to that. This pour over makes FABULOUS really fresh tasty coffee. Much better than drip makers. We grind our beans for each use so it's really fresh and this pour over makes it even better! No stale or chemical tastes that you can get from electric drip coffee makers. FAR superior! This thing is built like a tank... very sturdy stainless steel. Good Quality! Highly recommend. Toss it in your suitcase for trips too!

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

First off, this is a great coffee maker! We were using a Melitta plastic cone after drop-kicking Keurig (best choice ever!), then my wife bought a Kalita Wave 185 Drippers after seeing some favorable reviews/videos. We really love it, but I can't stand having to buy special filters, especially for $9 (yes, I'm cheap and would rather put my money into good coffee!!). No real complaints about the Melitta, BTW, but I do like the stainless vs plastic. So I found a simple way to use the plentiful, inexpensive filters for a standard flat-bottom 8-12 cup coffee maker BTW, the 4-cup size works OK, but are a little too short on the sides -- the 8-12 size works better. To use common filters flat-bottom filters, you have to use a slightly different method than usual. It's easy, give it a try -- you may prefer to buy the special filters in the end, but at the very least you can use this method in a pinch if you run out of the official filters. Here's the "trick": 1) Set the filter on the counter (facing up, of course) and scoop ground coffee into the filter *while it's still flat on the counter* 2) Pick up the filter with coffee in it and place lightly in the top of the Kalita Wave. 3) Add just enough water to wet the grounds thoroughly. Now the wet grounds/filter will sink to the bottom due to its own weight. You might need to hold the edge of the filter to keep it from tilting. 4) Now it's business as usual -- pour rest of water as you normally do, and voilà! Same great coffee as with the special filters. I defy anyone to tell the difference in a blind taste test! Of course you could use a cone-type filter too, but the 8-12 cup flat filter does give you *nearly* as many "waves" around the sides as you get from the official Kalita filters -- no idea how important the gaps (due to the waves in the paper filter) really are in the end, but it's something to mention.

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!