The Kalita Wave 185 is engineered for consistency. While other pour over brewers reward precision and technique, the Wave's flat-bottomed design with three small drainage holes creates remarkably even extractions—even when your pouring isn't perfect.

The key is in the geometry. The proprietary wave filter sits inside a matching 20-wave brewer, creating small air gaps that limit contact between the two. This allows water to flow evenly across the entire coffee bed rather than channeling down the sides. The flat bottom with three holes prevents water from pooling, so every ground gets the same contact time. The result is balanced extraction without the bitterness that comes from over-extracted pockets or the sourness from under-extracted ones.

This makes the Wave 185 particularly forgiving for home brewers—you get consistent, full-bodied cups without needing to master complex pouring patterns. It brews 1-2 cups comfortably, making it ideal for daily brewing when you want quality without ceremony.

The Wave works beautifully with our 12South blend, where the even extraction highlights its caramel sweetness and chocolate notes without any harsh edges. It also handles medium to medium-dark roasts well, producing clean cups with rich body.

New to the Kalita Wave? Our brew guide walks you through the simple process.