Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

Kalita Wave Brewing Fundamentals

• Flat-Bed Design:

• Unlike conical brewers, the Kalita has a flat bottom with three small drainage holes.

• Promotes more uniform water dispersion and extraction across the coffee bed.

• Reduces risk of channeling compared to V60.

• Filters:

• Wave-shaped filter papers encourage stable water flow and consistent brewing.

• Pre-rinsing recommended to remove paper taste and preheat the brewer.

• Grind Size:

• Medium grind, slightly coarser than V60.

• Flat-bed slows drawdown naturally, so finer grinds may stall the brew.

• Pouring Technique:

• Bloom with ~2–3× dose in water for 30–45 seconds.

• Add water in controlled pulses, aiming to maintain flat, even saturation of the bed.

• Total brew time: ~3–4 minutes depending on dose and grind.

• Flavor Profile:

• Known for balanced cups with good body and clarity.

• Slightly more forgiving than conical drippers, making it beginner-friendly.

• Practical Tips:

• Keep kettle spout low to avoid disturbing the flat bed.

• Avoid large, heavy pours that can collapse the wave filter structure.

• Adjust grind and pulse timing together to fine-tune balance.

Summary

The Kalita Wave’s flat-bed geometry and wave filters create a stable, forgiving brewing environment that yields well-balanced, clean cups with less channeling risk compared to conical brewers.

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• Grind Size
• Practical Tips
• Flavor Profile
• Coffee Bed
• Fine Tune
• Water Flow
• Adjust Grind
• Dose Water
• Body Clarity
• Slightly Coarser
• Reduces Risk
• Finer Grinds
• Channeling Risk
• Dose Grind
• Pouring Technique
• Total Brew
• Size Medium
• Paper Taste
• Grind Slightly
• Water Dispersion
• Balanced Cups
• Risk Channeling
• Remove Paper
• Brewing Fundamentals
• Medium Grind