Kalita Wave Stainless Steel Pour-Over Dripper - 155 & 185

The Kalita Wave stainless steel dripper is one of the most forgiving and consistent pour-over brewers available. Kalita's signature flat-bottom design with three small drainage holes and the patented 20-wave filter creates insulating air pockets between the filter and dripper walls, stabilising brew temperature and encouraging a steady, even drawdown across the entire coffee bed. The result is a balanced, reliable extraction that's more forgiving than single-hole cone drippers - making it a strong choice for both those new to pour-over and experienced baristas who want consistency with flavour nuance.

The polished stainless steel construction is built to last - durable enough to survive being dropped on concrete and come out unscathed. Available in two sizes: the 155 for 1-2 cups (up to 300ml) and the 185 for 2-5 cups (300-750ml). As the official UK importer and distributor of Kalita, we stock the full range of Wave drippers and Wave filter papers.

Quick-start brewing notes

Use Kalita Wave-specific filter papers, available separately. Aim for a brew ratio of around 60g of coffee per litre of water - similar to V60 or Chemex. Read our Kalita Wave Brew Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Technical specifications

• Material: Polished stainless steel
• Made in: Japan
• Weight: Approx. 200g (varies slightly by size)
• Capacity 155: Up to 300ml (1-2 cups)
• Capacity 185: 300-750ml (2-5 cups)
• Filters: Not included - Kalita Wave filter papers available separately

Design updates and improvements

Over the years Kalita have refined the Wave dripper to improve durability and brewing consistency. Earlier generations featured a riveted brass handle which looked beautiful but could suffer from corrosion over time - this has since been upgraded to a spot-welded stainless steel handle, sturdier and easier to care for. On the inside, older versions used welded inserts at the base to support the filter paper and encourage even flow. Kalita have since moved to precision-punched supports instead, which achieve the same effect with greater consistency from one brewer to the next.

Interested in wholesale?

Ozone Coffee is the official UK importer and distributor of Kalita. If you're looking to use Kalita Wave drippers in your cafe or stock them wholesale, get in touch to find out more.