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Kalita Wave 185

Six Timed Pulses

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George Howell Coffee's signature Kalita Wave 185 recipe using timed pulse pours every 30 seconds for even extraction and complexity.

1:15.6 Ratio
3:30 Total
25g Dose
95°C Temp
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Parameters

25 g
Coffee
390 g
Water
1:15.6
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
3:30
Total
~390 ml
Yield
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:30 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 7
    0:00

    First pulse: pour 60g evenly over the bed.

    +60g→ 60g Pulsed spiral 10s
  2. Pour 2 / 7
    0:30

    Second pulse: pour to 130g.

    +70g→ 130g Pulsed spiral 10s
  3. Pour 3 / 7
    1:00

    Third pulse: pour to 195g.

    +65g→ 195g Pulsed spiral 10s
  4. Pour 4 / 7
    1:30

    Fourth pulse: pour to 260g.

    +65g→ 260g Pulsed spiral 10s
  5. Pour 5 / 7
    2:00

    Fifth pulse: pour to 325g.

    +65g→ 325g Pulsed spiral 10s
  6. Pour 6 / 7
    2:30

    Final pulse: pour to 390g.

    +65g→ 390g Pulsed spiral 10s
  7. Done 7 / 7
    3:30

    Drawdown complete. Target ~3:30.

Notes

George Howell's distinctive timed-pulsing method: 6 equal pours of ~65g every 30 seconds. No extended bloom — continuous pulsing from the start. This approach increases complexity, fruitiness, and sweetness. Keep water level low between pours.

Original source

Recipe by George Howell, published at georgehowellcoffee.com.

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