Kalita Wave Pour Over Coffee Dripper Size 185
- Filter Type: Reusable
- coffee_filter_size: #1
- Material: Heat-Resistant Glass
- Coffee Maker Type: Pour Over
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well specified flat-bottom pour over dripper built for consistent extraction, suited to buyers ready to source Kalita's dedicated wave filters.
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ASIN: B004W5KPSQCategory: Pour Over Coffee Makers
More from this brandAll Kalita pour over coffee makersOverview
The Kalita Wave 185 is a pour over dripper sized for 16 to 26 ounces of coffee, using a flat-bottomed, three-hole filter design meant to keep the coffee bed level and slow extraction more evenly than cone-shaped drippers.
The Wave's dripping area measures 2 inches across with a 4-inch base, sized to sit on most cups and carafes without spilling over the edge. Unlike Kalita's classic conical 102 dripper, the Wave uses a pleated flat-bottom filter matched specifically to this dripper, positioned as more forgiving of grind and pour inconsistencies than cone-style drippers.
- Brews 16 to 26 ounces per use
- 2-inch dripping area, 4-inch base diameter
- Heat-resistant glass build
- Single-cup pour over format
Who it's for
Works for pour over brewers who want a wide margin for error in grind size and pour speed, from beginners through cafe-level users. Less relevant for anyone committed to cone-style filters or an automatic drip machine.
Pros and cons
- Flat-bottom design forgives grind and pour variation
- Fits most cups and carafes
- Heat-resistant glass construction
- Requires Kalita's specific wave filters, not standard cone filters
Performance notes
The flat coffee bed and three drainage holes are designed to slow water flow evenly across the grounds rather than concentrating it in the center, which helps avoid over-extraction from pooling water. This depends on using Kalita's wave-pattern filters rather than standard cone filters, since the pleats are what create the even bed.
Specifications
| Brand | Kalita |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| coffee_filter_size | #1 |
| Item Weight | 0.26 poundslower than 78% of 33 pour over coffee makers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.8 × 4.8 × 3.8 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Heat-Resistant Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Unknown |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Glass Coffee Dripper |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
| Coffee Input Type | Loose Coffee Grounds |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Style | Coffee Dripper |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
| Part Number | #05039 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Pour Over |
| Item Type Name | Glass Dripper |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Kalita Wave 185 use the same filters as the Kalita 102 dripper?
No. The Wave uses its own pleated wave-pattern filters, not the standard cone filters the 102 dripper takes.
How much coffee does the Wave 185 make?
It's sized to brew 16 to 26 ounces in a single pour over session.
What is the Wave's dripping area size?
The flat-bottomed drip area measures about 2 inches across, with a base that spans about 4 inches.