Plastic can be a great alternative to ceramic coffee funnels as it weighs less and is very durable. If you plan on bringing your pour over coffee maker on the road, plastic should be on your radar. Plastic used to be seen as inferior compared to some of the more premium materials, but in recent years more well-known coffee experts have started to recommend plastic drippers because they don’t steal any heat from the brew bed. Cone-shaped ones are like a set of speakers with plenty of bass and treble. I think audio geeks call this calibration ‘fun sounding’. In my opinion, beginners are better suited with cone-shaped brewers such as the Hario V60 since they are more likely to brew darker roasted coffee or coffee of lower quality. The Hario coffee dripper is the undisputed king of manual drip coffee. And for a good reason. The flavor is rich and nuanced at the same time with just the right amount of acidity. Temperature is noted at the initial temperature during bloom and peak temperature during brewing, to see if any dripper has a stable temperature advantage

The Kalita Wave 185, on the other hand, is designed to brew two to four cups of coffee at a time. This size might be a better choice for households with more than one coffee drinker or for coffee lovers who just can’t stop at a cup or two. Alternatives The Clever Coffee Dripper technically isn’t a pour over coffee maker. Instead, it’s a mix of immersion brewing and filter coffee. However, for all intents and purposes, it is the same, so that’s why we have included it on the list. Plus, it’s a pretty great device. Then there’s a baseplate, which surrounds the cone so you can put the Kalita Wave over a serving vessel of your choice. An easy-to-grab handle is another feature that’s there for safety’s sake. Could you use 155 filters in the 185 Kalita Wave or vice-versa? No, you can’t. The Wave filters are designed to fit a specific brewer size. If you put a 155 Wave filter in a 185 Wave brewer, the filters are going to be way too small.

The Kalita Wave is a pour over or drip coffee brewer with a flat bottom filter. The Hario V60 is a cult favorite conical coffee dripper that comes in different materials and sizes and features a ribbed spiral pattern inside. The Wave is named after the unique shape of the filter. The idea is that the filter shelters the brew bed from the cone, thus creating a more stable brew temperature and an evenly extracted brew bed.

The Kalita Wave is a coffee brewer that comes in two different sizes, the 155 and 185. While you’re sure you want to own a Kalita Wave, you can’t decide which of the sizes is the better brewer for you. Which should you choose? This model seamlessly pairs the functionality of a French Press with the convenience that comes with a coffee dripper for a full-bodied, smooth taste. A good rule of thumb, though, is that coffees under 82 points often need the extra oomph you get from the cone shape — attributes like increased acidity and complexity in the aftertaste. Some thoughts on materialsCoffee is tasted for flavor quality and the potential impact of the brewer's design on flavor is assessed The Kalita Wave is available in two sizes, 155 and 185. You can select between the three materials mentioned above for either the 155 or 185 models. Kalita states that the 155 Wave model is designed for producing one to two cups of coffee at a time. The 185 can brew two to four cups. Coffee Gator Pour Over Coffee Maker: The metal filter allowed too much coffee to exit out the sides, leading to uneven extraction. Investing in your first pour over brewer is a relatively simple task. Compared to something like an espresso machine, it’s a tiny post on the budget.