Kalita Wave 185 Stainless Dripper
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Flat-bottom dripper with three small drainage holes that even out flow rate and absorb pour inconsistencies. Stainless steel body survives drops unlike ceramic or glass. Fuller-bodied extraction than V60; requires Wave-specific ripple papers; three holes need periodic cleaning.
Forgiving flat-bottom daily driver — mid-range, stainless steel survives drops, three-hole drainage produces even extraction that absorbs pour inconsistencies. Fuller body than V60; Wave-specific ripple papers required; three holes need periodic cleaning to stay clear.
The Kalita Wave 185's flat-bottom with three small holes evens out flow rate and absorbs pour inconsistencies that would ruin a V60 cup. Stainless steel survives drops that would shatter ceramic or glass. The result is a fuller-bodied, rounder cup than the V60 with noticeably more cup-to-cup consistency for less exacting brewers. Wave-specific ripple papers are required; the three holes need periodic cleaning with a brush or toothpick.
Pros
- Flat-bottom geometry forgives imprecise pouring — most consistent daily results
- Stainless steel survives drops unlike ceramic V60 or glass Chemex
- Fuller-bodied, rounder extraction than cone drippers
Cons
- Wave-specific ripple papers required; three holes need periodic cleaning
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