Kalita Wave Brewing Guide

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Ingredients:

  • Coffee: 22g
  • Water: 350g

Pour Stages:

  • Bloom: 66g
  • First Pour: 200g
  • Second Pour: 350g

What You'll Need

  • Kalita Wave dripper
  • Kalita Wave filter
  • Coffee beans (amount based on recipe)
  • Hot water (195-205°F)
  • Gooseneck kettle
  • Scale
  • Timer
1

Prepare Your Equipment

Place filter in Kalita Wave dripper. Rinse filter thoroughly with hot water and discard rinse water.

⏱ 30 seconds

Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment
2

Grind Coffee

Grind coffee medium-fine (similar to V60).

⏱ 1 minute

Step 2: Grind Coffee
3

Bloom

Add water (3x coffee weight) in gentle circular motion. Ensure all grounds are evenly saturated.

⏱ 30-45 seconds

Step 3: Bloom
4

First Pour

Pour water in small circular motions, keeping water level consistent. Continue until reaching first pour target.

⏱ 30 seconds

Step 4: First Pour
5

Second Pour

Once water level drops, continue pouring to reach final water weight. Maintain steady water level.

⏱ 30 seconds

Step 5: Second Pour
6

Final Draw Down

Allow all water to drain. Total brew time should be around 3:00-3:30.

⏱ 45 seconds

Step 6: Final Draw Down