I've just started to do pour-over. After learning a little bit from the Internet, I got the impression that Kalita Wave is more novice-friendly, so I bought it. I think it is pretty easy to use. Even though I do not have any experience with pour-over, I am happy with the coffee I make.
I got the 155 size glass brewer since I normally just make a single cup. One thing I noticed is that it's almost impossible to avoid having the waves collapse and deform when pre-wetting it. I've heard the bigger version doesn't have this problem, and your video seems to confirm that. I've switched to preheating the brewer without the filter, adding the grounds to the filter outside of the brewer, and then putting in the filter and grounds together. That solved the issue, and I haven't noticed any paper taste. Otherwise, I really like this brewer so far. I've only had it a couple days, but dialing in has been easy and the coffee has been good. I can't say whether I like it better than the V60 yet, but I definitely like that the design of the brewer makes pouring consistency less critical.
My recipe is 32 grams of coffee, 500 ml of water. Between a 1:15, 1:16 ratio. Medium grind (20) on the Baratza Encore. 96 gram bloom. Best cup every time.
I LOVE the Kalita Wave-ceramic version. I hope they retool the stainless steel version, making the bump on the bottom more pronounced, to avoid the filter from sticking to the bottom.
I don’t believe you need pre-wash or pre- wet your paper filter. I did a test with friends and not one person noticed a difference! I guess it’s about having a little fun with your coffee ritual .
A single test with a few friends wouldnt be quite enough to decide on a standard for the industry... but sure it will be less noticeable on bleached filters. I find it important to simply remove the possibility altogether that It may effect taste, but also it acts as a step to preheat the system and keep temperatures consistent day to day. More easily repeatable brews
I'm usually around 4.1 or 4.2. Typically a little more coarse than V60 where I'm often on 4 or 3.9. Those settings are based on the fact that my finest setting has a slight chirping noise from the burrs touching
@@CoffeeTimeJR It seems that this filter is out of stock at Eight Ounce Coffee now, but I managed to get it from a local coffee shop. Just ask every coffee shop that sells pour-over coffee/equipment, and eventually you can find one with stock.
Interesting info, but I had to keep looking away. I found your staccato hand gestures to be quite distracting. You're right about the metal filter; the paper filter can collapse and block the holes. Those three ridges aren't high enough-a design flaw that should be changed. I finally switched to a different filter.
Who loves the Kalita Wave?? What's your recipe!
I've just started to do pour-over. After learning a little bit from the Internet, I got the impression that Kalita Wave is more novice-friendly, so I bought it. I think it is pretty easy to use. Even though I do not have any experience with pour-over, I am happy with the coffee I make.
I love kalita wave! I'm glad you enjoy the coffee you make, that's what matters!
I got the 155 size glass brewer since I normally just make a single cup. One thing I noticed is that it's almost impossible to avoid having the waves collapse and deform when pre-wetting it. I've heard the bigger version doesn't have this problem, and your video seems to confirm that. I've switched to preheating the brewer without the filter, adding the grounds to the filter outside of the brewer, and then putting in the filter and grounds together. That solved the issue, and I haven't noticed any paper taste. Otherwise, I really like this brewer so far. I've only had it a couple days, but dialing in has been easy and the coffee has been good. I can't say whether I like it better than the V60 yet, but I definitely like that the design of the brewer makes pouring consistency less critical.
My recipe is 32 grams of coffee, 500 ml of water. Between a 1:15, 1:16 ratio. Medium grind (20) on the Baratza Encore. 96 gram bloom. Best cup every time.
I’ll try this next time. I had been using a 1:17 and a smaller encore grind and it has been over extracting
Great video! Is there any difference between the 185 filters that come 50 in a box and the ones that come 100 in a bag?
Lol. you have a video that answers my question to the other video. Thanks for this info. More power to your channel.
Nice haha thanks for dropping by! I love the Kalita. Still use it as my primary brewer after all this time
I LOVE the Kalita Wave-ceramic version. I hope they retool the stainless steel version, making the bump on the bottom more pronounced, to avoid the filter from sticking to the bottom.
Is this 185 version? Can you run it with v60 switch?
I don’t believe you need pre-wash or pre- wet your paper filter. I did a test with friends and not one person noticed a difference! I guess it’s about having a little fun with your coffee ritual .
A single test with a few friends wouldnt be quite enough to decide on a standard for the industry... but sure it will be less noticeable on bleached filters. I find it important to simply remove the possibility altogether that It may effect taste, but also it acts as a step to preheat the system and keep temperatures consistent day to day. More easily repeatable brews
If anyone has a Fellow Ode grinder, what setting do you grind on for Kalita Wave?
I'm usually around 4.1 or 4.2. Typically a little more coarse than V60 where I'm often on 4 or 3.9. Those settings are based on the fact that my finest setting has a slight chirping noise from the burrs touching
Where did you get the filter?
Bought it from Eight Ounce coffee! It's a company in Calgary that ships all over canada. Might be some more local places though that sell these too
@@CoffeeTimeJR It seems that this filter is out of stock at Eight Ounce Coffee now, but I managed to get it from a local coffee shop. Just ask every coffee shop that sells pour-over coffee/equipment, and eventually you can find one with stock.
Interesting info, but I had to keep looking away. I found your staccato hand gestures to be quite distracting. You're right about the metal filter; the paper filter can collapse and block the holes. Those three ridges aren't high enough-a design flaw that should be changed. I finally switched to a different filter.