Kalita #35163 Coffee Drip Set
- Pour Over Coffee Maker
- 2.1 cups
- Manual
- Drip Coffee Machine
- More reviewed than 56%
A well regarded entry into ceramic pour over brewing, provided you're willing to dial in grind and pour speed rather than expecting an appliance-like result.
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How it ranks among the 41 pour over coffee makers we track
4.4★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Kalita #35163 is a ceramic pour over dripper set built around the brand's 102-size filter, bundled with a 500cc glass server, a plastic stand, a measuring scoop and enough filters to get started brewing for two to four people.
This is Kalita's long running ceramic dripper, the style Japanese cafes used before the V60 became popular, and it brews differently from cone-shaped drippers: a flatter three-hole base slows the pour and rewards a patient, steady hand. Reviewers who came to it from a V60 describe the zigzag pouring technique as more forgiving and casual than spiral pouring. The glass server is the fragile part of the set; the ceramic dripper itself is described as durable.
- Uses Kalita's 102-size paper filter
- 500cc glass server included
- Made in Japan except the glass carafe
- Brews for two to four people
Who it's for
Suits someone moving up from a basic drip machine or a French press who wants to slow down and taste the difference a manual pour brings. Less suited to buyers who want speed or a single grind-and-go routine, since results depend on grind size and pour technique.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently praise the resulting cup, several calling it richer or more mellow than V60 coffee, and prefer the flat-bottomed filter's forgiving zigzag pour. The most repeated caution is that the glass server is thin and ships without protective packaging, so it can arrive damaged or break easily. One reviewer felt the ceramic dripper made no real difference over a basic drip machine.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Ceramic dripper holds up well with repeated use
- Zigzag pour is more forgiving than spiral pouring
- Complete set includes server, scoop and filters
- Glass server is thin and can break
- Results depend heavily on grind and pour technique
- Ships without cushioning, risking the glass server
Specifications
| Brand | Kalita |
|---|---|
| Model | #35163 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.4 × 5.5 × 8.4 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #2 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.1 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | 102-Roto Set N |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | No |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Input Type | ground_coffee |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Part Number | #35163 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Style | Single Item |
| Item Type Name | Coffee Server Set |
| Specific Uses For Product | Drip Coffee |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pour over coffee makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalita #35163 Coffee Drip SetThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Hario, V60 Dripper 02 WhiteHario | 4.8 / 5 | 11,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Kuissential SlickDrip Pour Over Coffee Dripper-CollapsibleKuissential | 4.6 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Coffee Gator Pour Over Coffee MakerCoffee Gator | 4.5 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cosori Pour Over Coffee Maker with Double Layer Stainless Steel FilterCosori | 4.7 / 5 | 6,600 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kalita #35163
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What filter size does the Kalita #35163 use?
It takes Kalita's 102-size paper filters, which are included with the set.
Does the Kalita 102 dripper use the same wave-ridge design as the Kalita Wave?
No. This classic ceramic dripper has the traditional flat, three-hole base rather than the Wave series' pleated filter design.
How many cups does the 500cc server hold?
The server is sized for two to four servings in one brew, per Kalita's stated capacity.