Kalita Wave | Brew Guide
Simple and consistent, the Kalita Wave's flat bottom naturally promotes even extraction, making it a great choice for first-time home brewers. The Kalita wave produces a crowd pleasing cup with an incredible balance of sweetness, body and acidity.
Watch this video and brew along with us!
GEAR
- Kalita Wave Brewer
- Kalita Filter
- Goose Neck Kettle
- Grinder
- Digital Scale
- Timer
- Carafe/Mug
PREP
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Fill your kettle with at least 0.5 liters of water and heat to ≈ 205°F
- Weigh 25 grams of coffee and grind at a medium setting
- Position the brewer, filter, and carafe on the scale
- Rinse the filter thoroughly and discard excess water
- Add your ground coffee to the brewer, shake to level, and zero out the scale
BREW
- Start the timer, and pour 75 grams of water over the coffee; begin in the middle, and pour outward in concentric circles
- At 0:30, pour until the scale reads 150 grams
- At 1:00, pour until the scale reads 225 grams
- At 1:30, pour until the scale reads 300 grams
- At 2:00, pour until the scale reads 375 grams
- Gently lift the brewer and wiggle to level the brew bed
- Allow remaining liquid to pass through the brewer
- Remove the filter, and serve
REVIEW
- Brew Ratio - 25g coffee : 375g water
- Grind Size - Medium
- Temperature - 205°F
- Brew Time - 3.5-4 minutes