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Kalita Wave 185
Flat-bottom wave dripper with 3 holes for even extraction. Considered more forgiving than cone drippers.
Manualabout $35 (US)
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Who it's for
More forgiving than V60, more flavourful than Chemex. The specialty world's best-kept secret.
Strengths
- High cup-quality score (4/5)
- Repairable and long-lived (repairability 5/5)
- Low environmental impact (eco 5/5)
- Low running cost (about $0.08 per cup)
Watch-outs
- Slow (speed 2/5)
- Limited drink variety (2/5)
Specs
| Brand | Kalita |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual |
| Automation | Some Involvement |
| Milk system | None |
| Width | 4.5 in |
| Max brew temperature | 93 °C |
| Learning curve | Low |
| Maintenance level | Low |
| Expected lifespan | 15 years |
| Annual maintenance cost (est.) | $10 |
| Cost per cup (est.) | $0.08 |
| Works with | Ground |
| Drinks | Filter, Drip, Specialty |
BrewHarbor scores
| Cup quality | 4/5 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2/5 |
| Ease of use | 3/5 |
| Drink variety | 2/5 |
| Eco score | 5/5 |
| Repairability | 5/5 |
Scores are BrewHarbor's own 1–5 ratings (5 is best) from specs, owner sentiment and teardown/repair data; they are the same scores the quiz uses to rank machines.
Typical prices
| USD | $35 |
|---|---|
| CAD | CA$50 |
| GBP | £27 |
| EUR | €39 |
| AUD | A$45 |
Price ranges are estimates; check the retailer for current prices.
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