Kalita Wave Stainless Steel Dripper

Meet the Kalita Wave stainless steel dripper - a beautifully robust dripper that's both beginner-friendly and perfect for those looking to really dial in their pour over brews.

Why We Love It at Ozone

Clean, even extractions, every time
Thanks to Kalita’s signature flat bottom with three small drainage holes and the patented 20-wave filter design, the Wave dripper gently controls water flow for a balanced, reliable extraction. The rippled filter shape isn’t just aesthetic - it reduces contact with the dripper walls to create insulating air pockets that stabilise brew temperature and encourage steady drawdown. The result is an even extraction across the entire coffee bed, protecting against stalling or over-extraction and delivering a clean, consistent cup every time.

Build that stands the test of time (and travel)
Crafted from durable stainless steel, this dripper won’t crack when life gets rough. In one epic test, a serious user dropped it on concrete - and it came out unscathed. A true coffee companion.

A forgiving brew that still delivers clarity
Its design offers more margin for error than cone drippers, making it great for both curious newcomers and seasoned baristas who want consistency with flavour nuance.

Size Options to Fit Your Mug or Crowd

155 (1-2 cups; up to ~300 ml)
Perfect for your quiet morning ritual or on-the-go brewing. Compact, travel-friendly, and surprisingly robust. 

185 (2-5 cups; ~300 to ~750 ml)
Need to brew for two - or more? This flared-wall version has you covered. Still retains that same clean extraction, just over a larger depth of coffee bed

Use Kalita Wave-specific filter paper (available separately).

Aim for a brew ratio similar to V60 or Chemex - around 60 g of coffee per litre of water. Check out our brew guide here!

Though instructions are in Japanese, brewing is intuitive: just align your ratio to the size, rinse the filter, bloom, and pour.

• Material: Polished stainless steel (made in Japan)
  
• Weight: Approx. 200 g (varies slightly by size)
• What’s Included: 1 × stainless steel dripper
• Filters: Not included - buy Kalita Wave papers separately
• Capacity 155: Up to ~300 ml (1–2 cups)
• Capacity 185: ~300–750 ml (2–5 cups)

Over the years, Kalita have refined the Wave dripper to improve both 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, longer-lasting, and easier to care for.

On the inside, older versions used welded inserts at the base of the dripper to support the filter paper and encourage even flow. Kalita have since moved to precision-punched supports instead, which achieve the same effect but with greater consistency from one brewer to the next. These thoughtful tweaks mean today’s Wave drippers are more reliable, more durable, and better suited for everyday brewing, whether at home or in a busy café.

Ozone Coffee are the UK importer and distributor of Kalita products so if you'd like to know more about brewing with Kalita in your cafe or simply stocking brewers or filter papers - please drop us a message!