What you’ll need:
Kalita Wave | Kalita Wave Filters | Whole Bean Coffee | Grinder | Kettle | Scale | Timer
Our Favorite Kalita Wave Recipe (Yields 1x 8 oz cup):
• 15 g or about 3 Tbsp of coffee
• 240 g or about 8 Fl oz of filtered water
• Medium-fine grind (similar to table salt)
• 2:30-3-minute brew time
Pro Tip: Weigh coffee and water on a scale and use a timer for best results.
Directions:
1. Use a scale to weigh coffee and start heating water on the stove or in an electric kettle.
Pro Tip: This brew method benefits from using a gooseneck type kettle for slow controlled pours.
2. Grind coffee to a medium-fine consistency (similar to table salt).
3. Place Kalita Wave brewer on top of mug.
4. Place Kalita Wave filter into brewer. Pour a few oz of hot water over the filter to rinse. Before continuing, discard the water.
Pro Tip: Rinsing the filter prior to brewing helps eliminate any paper taste.
5. Add ground coffee into the filter and tap gently to level.
6. Place the brewer and mug on scale and tare.
7. Start your timer and begin the “bloom”. Slowly pour hot water over the bed of coffee grounds—just enough to cover the grounds. Wait 30 seconds before adding more water.
Pro Tip: “Blooming” helps release trapped gases from the coffee grounds and leads to a better extraction of flavors and aromas.
8. Add the remaining water needed in stages—pouring in a circular motion.
9. Once you’ve reached your desired weight and all of the coffee has dripped through, discard the used coffee grounds and filter.
10. Enjoy! Pro Tip: This recipe uses a 1:16 ratio and brews an 8 oz cup. Adjust your ratio and grind size to make your perfect cup! Looking for more brightness? Make the grind size coarser for a faster brew. Want a cup with more body and depth? Make the grind size finer for a longer brew.
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