KalitaWave Series Wave Dripper 155# 04021 [1-2 Person] (Japan Import)

At first look, this thing is tiny, but it's also cute as a button, and it works like a charm. I actually have both sizes, this 155 size, for single cups, and the 185 size for 2-3 cups.At first I thought the 185 size would be ok for a single cup, and it is, but the 155 is tapered in such a way that it holds the smaller filter more straight up and down, giving a more even bed for the smaller amount of coffee grounds needed for only one cup, as well as letting the pouring spout be right at the level of the bed, rather than way above it.Let me put it this way, it's simply a more elegant way of preparing one cup of coffee, and after all, that's really what I'm after, a small ritual to start my day that involves a bit of science, a bit of art, and a bit of mystery.It would be easy to use a coffee maker, but I've opted for something that takes me back to the essence of what coffee brewing is all about, having total control over the entire brewing process. I love the thoughtful design of the Kalita system, the way the filters are designed to keep the brewing coffee away from the side wall, the way the flat bottom with 3 holes gives a precise bed of grounds that allows for perfectly even extraction, and the nicely built stainless steel dripper that is lovely to use, and a breeze to clean up.So,how does the coffee taste? Well, that depends on so many things. At this level, the dripper is merely one part of the process, including where and how the beans are grown, the roasting process, the age of the roasted beans, the type of grind, the heat of the water, and finally, the method of extraction, which in this case is the Kalita 155 Wave Dripper. Use exceptional beans, roasted properly and used quickly, along with the proper grind done at the time brewing, and the Kalita 155 will deliver a cup of coffee that celebrates everything that coffee has to offer.For me, the Kalita 155 Wave Dripper is one of those little things that makes each day just a bit more special.

I was hesitant to buy this dripper after reading all the reviews that said it is good only for a tiny cup of coffee. Then I decided to try (thankfully, there is always a return option) and I am glad I did. It makes a perfect cup, and the size is not at all an issue. So what if the water should be added in several stages? It is a dripper after all, not a French press! It still takes only a couple of minutes and not longer than brewing with Espro of Fellow drippers (I have both and think I like Kalita 155 better). Just make sure to grind your coffee medium-coarse (I used 6 on Fellow grinder), then use 18-20 g of coffee, which leaves enough room for water. I had to fill it to the top 3 (maybe 4) times and had perfect 340 ml of coffee in no time. Don’t worry about the size, really. Apparently, Kalita people know their stuff when they say this is a dripper for those who want 1 cup of coffee. If this is you, go for it!

I like the Karita Wave Dripper and filter system. They work as advertised.Since I am the only one in the household who drinks coffee, this is a good and reasonably priced single cup solution. The coffee tastes good.The stainless steel is easy to clean and store.In hindsight I probably should have purchased the 185 system for those occasional times when I want a large cup of coffee or someone else wants a cup.

The small stainless Kalita coffee dripper is perfect. Sturdy, but lightweight. Stainless is naturally antimicrobal (as is black coffee as well). It drips much faster than the plastic Kalita dripper. The only precaution is the body (not the handle) gets very hot compared to a ceramic and plastic drippers. It also fits perfectly within the ceramic Kalita drip tray.

I bought this dripper as part of my never-ending search for the perfect cup of coffee at home. I've tried just about every method from electric drip (Technivorm), various syphon models, Krups electric Moka, french press, Clever dripper, and the AeroPress, plus a variety of others. For the last couple of years, my winner has been the Hario V60-02 ceramic. I'd read about how the flat bottom of the Kalita ensured more consistent results than the V60. I was hoping for less babysitting of the pour. Most reviews indicated that the 155 was indeed the correct size of Kalita wave for my 360ml cup of coffee using 24g of beans, so that's what I got. Any idea that this was going to be easier went out of the window when I saw the thing. It's tiny...really tiny. It's about the size of a Victorian teacup or a bit bigger than an espresso cup. Tiny. Really tiny. Once filled with the filter and 24g of coffee, there's precious little room for water, so even with a pulse method, you'd better not stray for more than 10 or 15 seconds. I refill the dripper about every 50g, and at that point grounds are floating above the top of the filter. Not over the edge, but in the middle the grounds are like a muffin top.How are the results? I'm happy with the resulting coffee. I would say that it is, indeed, more consistent than I can achieve with the V60-02 and the coffee is MUCH hotter. So is my mug, which I brew directly into. I actually have to let the coffee cool a few minutes.I think that I would have been far happier with the 185. It's not gobs bigger, though, based upon the size of the filters that were sent in error by Amazon. They are very slightly larger at the bottom and maybe 1/2-3/4" taller. I've understood, though, that the 185's sides slope quite a bit more than the 155, so that could provide quite a bit more room.UPDATE:I had this BRILLIANT idea for resolving the capacity issue -- brew a smaller cup. It's surprising, but just 20g instead of 24g made all the difference and 300g of brewed coffee is really plenty when you brew this strongly. It's easy to maintain the water level without overflowing, even with very fresh coffee when using only 20g. Makes an excellent cup and is very consistent.