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A flat-bottom dripper recipe with pulse pours for even extraction. The Wave's design reduces channeling.

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Total
3:30
Ratio
1:16
Coffee
20 g
Temp
95 °C

The Classic recipe by Kalita for the Kalita Wave 185 uses 20 g of coffee and 320 g of water (1:16 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 3:30.

Parameters

20 g
Coffee
320 g
Water
1:16
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
3:30
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
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Method

3:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Bloom with 50g. Wait for gas release.

    +50g 10s Slow
  2. 0:40
    Pour

    Pour to 140g in circles.

    +140g 15s Circular
  3. 1:20
    Pour

    Pour to 230g.

    +230g 15s Circular
  4. 2:00
    Pour

    Final pour to 320g.

    +320g 15s Circular
  5. 3:30
    Done

    Brew complete. Target ~3:30.

Notes

The flat bottom creates a more even bed. Pour gently to avoid disturbing the grounds.

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Original source

Recipe by Kalita, published at kalita.co.jp.

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