Kalita Wave Brewing Guide

The easy and always enjoyable Kalita Wave. Caffeine up my friends.

Step 01 - Filter

Use a Kalita 185 paper filter for this device.

Step 02 - Preheat & Rinse

Place filter in the Kalita dripper and rinse with hot water. Empty water before dosing with coffee.

Step 03 - Grind

Grind slightly finer than coarse sea salt.

Step 04 - Bloom

Start timer and pour 75g of 200℉ water on top of the coffee. Let bloom for 30-45 seconds.

Step 05 - 1st Pour

Starting in the center spiraling outward, pour 75g of water. Be sure to rinse outside edge at the end of each pour.

Step 06 - Pulse

Allow the slurry to drain for 15 seconds before the beginning of each pour.

Step 07 - Additional Pours

Repeat steps 8 and 9 for two more cycles. You will have completed 4 pours at the end of this step.

Step 08 - Last Pour

Pour the last 100g of water. This will be your fifth pour.

Step 09 - Drawdown

Allow the kalita to drain fully. The walls of the filter should be free of and grinds.

Step 10 - Final Brew

Final Brew • Serve & Enjoy! • Total Brew time 3:30-3:45

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