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Kalita Wave 185 Drippers
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Material | Stainless Steel |
Brand | Kalita |
Shape | Basket |
About this item
- The Wave Series from Kalita is the premier coffee dripper available on the market
- The flat-bottom coffee bed geometry, patented "Wave" filter, and three-hole design work together to provide an even extraction that makes brewing a perfect cup accessible and easy
- Available in three styles: stainless steel, glass, and ceramic
- Filters not included
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Kalita Wave 185 Drippers
The Wave Series from Kalita is the premier coffee dripper available on the market. The flat-bottom coffee bed geometry, patented 'Wave' filter, and three-hole design work together to provide an even extraction that makes brewing a perfect cup accessible and easy.
Available in three styles: stainless steel, glass, and ceramic.
Brew directly into a cup, or mount it on a brew stand (like a TruBru). We recommend this size (#185) for brewing about 26-45 grams of coffee, yielding between 16 and 26 ounces of brewed coffee.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.8 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
Manufacturer | Janpation |
ASIN | B000X1AM0Y |
Item model number | 5033 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #66,572 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #128 in Coffee Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 11, 2012 |
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Kalita wave-series wave dripper 185 (for 3-4 servings) 05033, item gh8 3h-j3/g8333265. The wave series from Kalita is the premier coffee dripper available on the market.
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Easy to clean | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.8 |
Easy to use | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Flavor | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 |
Durability | 4.9 | — | — | 4.9 |
Sold By | Neo field of Japan | Ethridge Commerce | KOCORONO HOUSE | japan temari |
compatible devices | Coffee Maker | All Kalita 185 Style Pour Over Coffee Drippers | — | Coffee Maker |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | Plastic |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 300 | 1 |
shape | Basket | Basket | Basket | Cone |
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Customers like the quality, durability, ease of use, taste and ease of cleaning of the coffee filter. For example, they mention it makes a good cup of coffee, it's extremely forgiving and it'll make great pour overs every time. That said, they appreciate the rich taste and the fact that it extracts more flavors on average.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the coffee filter. They mention that it produces excellent coffee with little need for exact weights. They also say that it's a great coffee maker that makes great pour overs every time, and works well for fresh medium roast coffee. Customers also appreciate the design of the product.
"...scale, a proper slow pouring kettle and a burr grinder it makes an exceptional coffee...." Read more
"...It’s the most enjoyable home coffee experience I’ve had for quite some time...." Read more
"I’ve been using Kalita for about a year now and makes my coffee amazing everyday, smooth coffee extraction." Read more
"...The design is that good...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the coffee filter. They say it's durable as heck, and nothing is breakable. The materials are good quality, and it'll make a strong cup of coffee. It's also extremely forgiving and splendidly made of stainless steel, making it easy to clean.
"...big enough for all of my variously sized mugs, it's easy to clean, forgiving, and all around easily one of the best purchases I've maybe EVER made...." Read more
"Pros: Appearance, quality. Simply elegant, solid, and convenient. Perfect for 2-3 cups of coffee...." Read more
"...and it seems to be made of high-quality stainless steel and is very durable...." Read more
"...Makes super coffee. It's soldidly made of stainless steel so it's easy to clean...." Read more
Customers find the coffee filter easy to use. They mention it's incredibly easy to make great coffee with the paper filters, with a much easier cleanup, and a less complicated brew process. Customers also say it'll make great cup in half the time of Chemex brewing.
"I really like the consistency and ease of the Wave pourover...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...or my counter, and, paired with the paper filters, it’s incredibly easy to use...." Read more
"Pros: Appearance, quality. Simply elegant, solid, and convenient. Perfect for 2-3 cups of coffee...." Read more
Customers like the taste of the coffee filter. They mention it creates a clean, rich taste with no bad taste or chlorine taste. It extracts more flavors on average, producing a stronger, more flavorful cup of coffee. Customers also appreciate the delicious cup of joe with zero residual flavors from the filter.
"...some beans but I find the Wave works better for most and extracts more flavors on average...." Read more
"...other coffee brewing method I’ve used, but the reward is a great tasting cup of coffee that is smooth and clean...." Read more
"...It’s a stronger taste than coffee from a drip machine, but it’s not a muddy taste, like I was getting with the other contraptions." Read more
"...Perfect for 2-3 cups of coffee. And the flavor is very good (although I can't say that it's much/any different than my Melitta dripper)...." Read more
Customers find the coffee filter easy to use and clean. They also appreciate the clean, rich taste this method creates.
"...The metal version is great, super easy to clean and don't have to worry about it breaking.Compared to:..." Read more
"...It's surprisingly lightweight and easy to clean...." Read more
"...It’s small and very easy to clean (quick rinse after use, occasional hand-washing)...." Read more
"...on the cup is big enough for all of my variously sized mugs, it's easy to clean, forgiving, and all around easily one of the best purchases I've..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the coffee filter. Some find it reasonable in price, while others say it's too expensive.
"...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...." Read more
"...And it’s way cheaper than the craptastic coffee that you’re going to get at most big chain coffee places...." Read more
"...I find them annoying to unpack, and they're more expensive than v60 filters. The device doesn't completely drain after coffee brews or filter rinses...." Read more
"...Wonderful coffee. Very reasonable in price compared to even the cheaper electric brewers and gives you a control over brewing that the cheaper..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the coffee filter. Some mention it's a good size and takes up very little space, while others say that the base is unnecessarily small and the filters do not fit quite as well.
"...But Combined with quality water, good scale, a proper slow pouring kettle and a burr grinder it makes an exceptional coffee...." Read more
"...You can use a standard small filter but the bottom is not as narrow so you have to make a little fold for it to fit nicely...." Read more
"...It’s not taking up much space in my cupboards or my counter, and, paired with the paper filters, it’s incredibly easy to use...." Read more
"...The smaller size was tedious for me. This works best for my choice of mug size. This is what I've looked for, for years. Wonderful." Read more
Customers are mixed about the flow rate of the coffee filter. Some mention that the flow is just as good as the glass version, making really good, smooth coffee. However, others say that the rate is so slow that it takes 20 minutes to make 1 cup of coffee.
"It takes too long to pour, especially when I want a bigger cup of coffee...." Read more
"...I’ve used, but the reward is a great tasting cup of coffee that is smooth and clean...." Read more
"...has three small holes; as such, I feel like the extraction time is a little too short..." Read more
"...I will say that it takes a couple more minutes to brew than say the AeroPress, but worth it in my opinion. You seem to get a cleaner tasting cup...." Read more
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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.
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.
There’s a few big names in the pour-over industry, such as Chemex and Hario. I didn’t want to purchase a system that required it’s own carafe, and I wasn’t particularly excited about anything glass with a toddler running around. I wanted something I could use my existing double-insulated stainless steel carafe with- and the Kalita Wave 185 fit that bill for me.
It’s small and very easy to clean (quick rinse after use, occasional hand-washing). It’s not taking up much space in my cupboards or my counter, and, paired with the paper filters, it’s incredibly easy to use. It can be tricky getting your grind dialed in perfectly, but that’s all part of the process. When you’ve got your grind and proportions figured out, using this daily becomes kind of a daily meditation. It’s more involved than any other coffee brewing method I’ve used, but the reward is a great tasting cup of coffee that is smooth and clean. It’s the most enjoyable home coffee experience I’ve had for quite some time.
The Kalita 185 size is enough to fit 45g of coffee grounds, through which I pour 750ml of water, making right around 25 ounces, which is just the right amount for the two mugs I use. It’s simple, smooth, clean coffee every time.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021
There’s a few big names in the pour-over industry, such as Chemex and Hario. I didn’t want to purchase a system that required it’s own carafe, and I wasn’t particularly excited about anything glass with a toddler running around. I wanted something I could use my existing double-insulated stainless steel carafe with- and the Kalita Wave 185 fit that bill for me.
It’s small and very easy to clean (quick rinse after use, occasional hand-washing). It’s not taking up much space in my cupboards or my counter, and, paired with the paper filters, it’s incredibly easy to use. It can be tricky getting your grind dialed in perfectly, but that’s all part of the process. When you’ve got your grind and proportions figured out, using this daily becomes kind of a daily meditation. It’s more involved than any other coffee brewing method I’ve used, but the reward is a great tasting cup of coffee that is smooth and clean. It’s the most enjoyable home coffee experience I’ve had for quite some time.
The Kalita 185 size is enough to fit 45g of coffee grounds, through which I pour 750ml of water, making right around 25 ounces, which is just the right amount for the two mugs I use. It’s simple, smooth, clean coffee every time.