By: Alicia Walters     Revised by: Mark Cambell    Last updated: Feb 3, 2025

The Kalita Wave is a versatile and forgiving brewer that produces a richer cup than many drip makers. It's perfect for those exploring specialty coffee brewing.

Design: The Wave consists of a185μ ceramic filter holder and ribbed glass carafe. It utilizes flat-bottomed ceramic filters which create an even bed for water to pass through grounds.

Brewing: Add grounds and a #4 filter. Slowly and evenly distribute water in a circular motion until reaching your desired volume. Its steep swooping sides provide constant contact between water and grounds. 

Taste: Produces a sweet, full-bodied cup with low acidity.There's still definition but it's a more balanced profile than conical pour-overs like the V60. Ribbing keeps oils from evaporating.

Ease of Use: Easy and intuitive set-up. The Wave's flat filter design is less finicky than paper filters, so it's forgiving for beginners. Clean-up is just rinsing the carafe and reusable filters.

Customization: The factors such as water temperature, grind, pour, and the #2-4 filter papers allow control over the strength. The ample-sized bed can accomodate various procedures ranging from one pour to multiples.

Value: Economically-priced specialty-level coffee-making kit to perform flawlessly for many years. Great option both for professionals with expertise as well as novice newbies requiring improvement from automatic-drip brewing. The Wave extracts perfectly well-rounded cups regardless of what methodology it uses.

Kalita Wave Brewing Kit makes specialty coffee accessible through its easy-to-use design and forgiving nature. The coffee connoisseur's good investment.

Pros:

•Bound conical paper filter onto heavy-duty glass base. Crafted to produce an even coffee concentrate. Holds 1-4 cups of coffee.

•Naturally acid-free paper filter is economical and produces low sediment. Allows optimal expression of freshness, acidity and flavor notes through clarity. 

•Fits 185mm (7 inch) filter - one of the most popular sizes. Satisfies light, medium and dark roasts equally well for a versatile pour-over. 

•Textured, crack-resistant glass base prevents slipping and exhaustion. Dishwasher safe for convenience. The glass design brings out the beautiful hues of your coffee. 

•Paper filter is flexible yet strong, preventing tears or leaks. Sealed base prevents mess and contains concentrate entirely within the filter. 

•Exceptional heat retention. The glass base maintains an even, consistent temperature for optimal, controlled extractions. Produces a medium to full-bodied yet balanced cup. 

•Wide opening provides easy access, allowing fuller coverage of the coffee bed. Allows control of pour while assessing extraction. Narrower neck guides pour in a spiral motion. 

•Very affordable, economical and sustainable. Low start-up expenses and little recurring expense. Paper filter is very low waste.

•Elegant yet flexible design suits any setup or style. Capable of producing light, crisp or full and rich-bodied cups with equal ease. Ideal for different roasting and flavor preferences.

•Designed for repeated, high-volume usage with quality and attention. Durable enough to withstand everyday use without being expensive. Covered by a 2-year warranty.