Kalita Wave 185 Coffee Dripper
- 4 cup capacity, 3 to 4 servings
- Polished stainless steel dripper
- Patented wave design
- Manual, no power needed
- 4.5 x 4.8 x 2.5 inches
- Made in Japan
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact stainless steel pour-over dripper for a few servings that needs no power and is described as portable. The listing contradicts itself on dishwasher use and filter type, so check care and filters before buying.
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ASIN: B000X1AM0YModel: Wave 185Category: Pour Over Coffee Makers
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Overview
A travel bag, a camp kitchen or a small apartment counter is a fitting home for this compact stainless dripper. Ground coffee goes into the wave-patterned cone, water goes through by hand, and nothing needs power.
A simple, durable dripper with a wave design is the whole offer, aimed at brewing one to four servings. The limitation is muddled data: dishwasher status, filter type and a power rating that makes no sense for a manual tool.
Who it's for
Pour-over fans who want a sturdy metal dripper for a small number of cups, at home or on the road, suit it. Households that make a full pot every morning will find the volume small.
Pros and cons
- Stainless steel construction
- Patented wave design
- Compact and portable
- No power needed
- Dishwasher entries conflict
- Filter type entries conflict
- Power rating entry makes no sense
- Dripper only, no server
Performance notes
Hot water poured by hand over the grounds drains through the dripper into a cup or server placed beneath it. Grind size, pour rate and water temperature decide the strength, and the listing does not explain what the wave pattern changes.
Specifications
| Brand | Kalita |
|---|---|
| Model | Wave 185 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.5 x 4.8 x 2.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 cupshigher than 52% of 22 pour over coffee makers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Color | Polished stainless |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Coffee dripper |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Maker Type | Coffee infuser, dripper |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Entries conflict |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground coffee |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Kalita Wave 185 an electric coffee maker?
No. It is a manual dripper. The 950 watt entry in the specs does not fit a manual tool.
Does the Kalita Wave 185 come with a server?
No. The included component is the coffee dripper only.
Is the Kalita Wave 185 dishwasher safe?
The listing contradicts itself. One field says dishwasher safe and another says no.