KALITA WAVE RECIPE

What You'll Need:
- Kalita Wave dripper (155 or 185, depending on your batch size)
- Kalita Wave paper filters
- Freshly roasted coffee beans (medium grind)
- Hot water (just off boiling, around 200°F or 93°C)
- Digital scale
- Timer
- Pouring kettle

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
- Fold the Kalita Wave paper filter along the seams and place it into the dripper.
- Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any paper taste and preheat the brewer and serving vessel. Discard the rinse water.

2. Measure and Add Coffee:
- Weigh out 24 grams (about 3-4 tablespoons) of medium-coarse ground coffee for a standard 12-ounce cup. Adjust the amount based on your desired strength and the size of your Kalita Wave dripper.

3. Bloom:
- Start your timer and pour about 50 grams of hot water evenly over the coffee grounds, ensuring all grounds are saturated. Stir gently to ensure even saturation.
- Let it bloom for about 30 seconds. This allows the coffee to release carbon dioxide and prepares the grounds for optimal extraction.

4. First Pour:
- Begin pouring water in a slow, circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward toward the edges of the coffee bed. Aim to pour up to 100 grams of water in this first pour.
- Allow the coffee to drip and settle for about 30 seconds before proceeding to the next pour.

5. Second Pour:
- Continue pouring water in stages, adding water in increments until you reach a total of 360 grams of water for a 24-gram coffee dose.
- Adjust your pour technique to maintain a steady flow and ensure all coffee grounds are evenly saturated.

6. Finish Pouring:
- Allow the water to drip through the coffee grounds until the brewing process is complete, typically around 2-3 minutes total brew time.
- Adjust the grind size, pour technique, and personal taste preferences to optimize the brewing process.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the coffee has finished dripping, remove the Kalita Wave dripper from your brewing vessel.
- Pour the freshly brewed coffee into your favorite mug or carafe, and enjoy the smooth and balanced cup of coffee produced by the Kalita Wave method.

Tips for Perfect Kalita Wave Coffee:

- Grind Size: Use a medium-coarse grind similar to sea salt to achieve balanced extraction without over-extraction.
- Water Temperature: Use water just off boiling (around 200°F or 93°C) for optimal extraction.
- Pouring Technique: Maintain a steady and controlled pour to ensure even saturation of the coffee grounds throughout the brewing process.
- Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and pouring technique to suit your taste preferences and the specific characteristics of the coffee beans you are using.

With this recipe, you can refine your brewing technique and explore different coffee flavors by adjusting variables to suit your preferences. Enjoy your Kalita Wave pour over coffee experience!