Kalita Tsubame WDS-185 Stainless Steel Coffee Dripper
- Capacity: 4 cups
- Filter Type: Reusable
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Coffee Maker Type: Pour Over
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-made, durable upgrade from ceramic or plastic wave drippers, worth it mainly if the finish and craftsmanship matter as much to you as the brew itself.
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ASIN: B01C4ZHXQ2Model: WDS-185Category: Pour Over Coffee Makers
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This is Kalita's stainless steel TSUBAME WDS-185 pour-over dripper, made in Tsubame City, Japan, sized for 2 to 4 cups and built for Kalita's flat-bottom Wave 185 filters rather than cone-style paper.
The category listing files this under disposable coffee filters, but the product itself is the metal dripper you set filters into, not a filter pack.
- 2-4 cup brewing capacity
- Stainless steel construction, made in Japan
- Compatible with Kalita Wave 185 filters
- 3.5 x 4.5 x 4.6 inch footprint
Pros and cons
- Stainless steel won't crack like ceramic
- Consistent flat-bottom wave extraction
- Sturdy handle that won't snap off
- Costs more than plastic or ceramic wave drippers
- Flow can stall partway through a pour
- Requires flat-bottom Wave-style filters
Specifications
| Brand | Kalita |
|---|---|
| Model | WDS-185 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.7 × 4.7 × 3.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 cupshigher than 69% of 33 pour over coffee makers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Finish | Polished |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Wave Filter 185 |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Coffee Input Type | Manual Pour Over |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Style | Single Item |
| Other Special Features of the Product | TSUBAME, Japan Origin |
| Part Number | #05097 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Pour Over Coffee Brewing |
| Item Type Name | Dripper |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coffee Brewing |
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Frequently asked questions
What size filters does the Kalita TSUBAME WDS-185 use?
It's built for Kalita Wave 185 flat-bottom filters; some owners report folding Melitta #4 cone filters to fit as a workaround.
Why is the Kalita TSUBAME listed under coffee filters?
That's a category mislabel. The WDS-185 is the metal dripper itself, made in Tsubame City, Japan, not a pack of disposable filters.