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Kalita Wave Long Time User Tips | Get Better Results | General Tips for Better Pour Overs
It's been a while guys!
After years of using the the Kalita Wave I want to share some pointers that I have learned and hopefully it will help you guys get better results from this wonderful pour-over method.
Kalita Carrafe: amzn.to/3nWYKhO
0:00 Intro/Why I am posting less
1:09 Chemex vs. V60 vs. Kalita Wave
2:38 Common Kalita Materials
3:25 Factors That Will Affect Your Coffee
7:29 Kalita Wave Tips
Below are the tools that I use at home:
Espresso Drinks:
Breville Dual Boiler: amzn.to/3pjpyeR
Dosing Funnel: amzn.to/3lYOVQW
Bottomless Portafilter: amzn.to/3DXU5mz
Monin Gourmet Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Sauce: amzn.to/3o0Uxtn
Monin Raspberry Syrup: amzn.to/3h8TzKh
Mugs and Storage:
Fellow Carter Move Mug: amzn.to/3vRLA8C
Fellow Atmos Container: amzn.to/3uwOXRP
Fellow Monty Mug: amzn.to/3vPTGyq
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug: amzn.to/3f6bfn4
Keep Cup: amzn.to/33tZa5G
Pitchers:
Espro Pitcher: amzn.to/2QWy7h3 (updated design)
WPM Pitcher: www.slowpoursupply.co/collections/wpm-pitchers
Pourover:
Hario Grinder: amzn.to/2RAFSZN
Kalita Carrafe: amzn.to/3nWYKhO
Kalita Wave Pour Over Maker: amzn.to/3uyHB0e
Kalita Wave Filter: amzn.to/3o0RfX8
Aeropress Go: amzn.to/2QWywA5
Fellow Stagg EKG: amzn.to/3hjUPdo
Scales:
Timemore Black Mirror: amzn.to/3twMKov
Maxus Brew: amzn.to/3xXmeYJ
Cleaning/Filter:
Cafiza Cleaning Tablets: amzn.to/33s8E1n
Grinder Cleaner: amzn.to/3eQ7QtD
Descaler Solution: amzn.to/2StuTSk
Filter for water tank: amzn.to/3o2cyI0
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After years of using the the Kalita Wave I want to share some pointers that I have learned and hopefully it will help you guys get better results from this wonderful pour-over method.
Kalita Carrafe: amzn.to/3nWYKhO
0:00 Intro/Why I am posting less
1:09 Chemex vs. V60 vs. Kalita Wave
2:38 Common Kalita Materials
3:25 Factors That Will Affect Your Coffee
7:29 Kalita Wave Tips
Below are the tools that I use at home:
Espresso Drinks:
Breville Dual Boiler: amzn.to/3pjpyeR
Dosing Funnel: amzn.to/3lYOVQW
Bottomless Portafilter: amzn.to/3DXU5mz
Monin Gourmet Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Sauce: amzn.to/3o0Uxtn
Monin Raspberry Syrup: amzn.to/3h8TzKh
Mugs and Storage:
Fellow Carter Move Mug: amzn.to/3vRLA8C
Fellow Atmos Container: amzn.to/3uwOXRP
Fellow Monty Mug: amzn.to/3vPTGyq
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug: amzn.to/3f6bfn4
Keep Cup: amzn.to/33tZa5G
Pitchers:
Espro Pitcher: amzn.to/2QWy7h3 (updated design)
WPM Pitcher: www.slowpoursupply.co/collections/wpm-pitchers
Pourover:
Hario Grinder: amzn.to/2RAFSZN
Kalita Carrafe: amzn.to/3nWYKhO
Kalita Wave Pour Over Maker: amzn.to/3uyHB0e
Kalita Wave Filter: amzn.to/3o0RfX8
Aeropress Go: amzn.to/2QWywA5
Fellow Stagg EKG: amzn.to/3hjUPdo
Scales:
Timemore Black Mirror: amzn.to/3twMKov
Maxus Brew: amzn.to/3xXmeYJ
Cleaning/Filter:
Cafiza Cleaning Tablets: amzn.to/33s8E1n
Grinder Cleaner: amzn.to/3eQ7QtD
Descaler Solution: amzn.to/2StuTSk
Filter for water tank: amzn.to/3o2cyI0
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.
Please remember to like and subscribe!
#XICUPS
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Trying All the Japanese Canned / Bottled Coffee Drinks I Can Find
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Been having this video idea for a long time, decided to buy all the Japanese coffee drinks I can find from Japanese grocers and try them all! Curious to know if the are still as good as I remembered them. 0:00 Intro 2:13 Boss Coffee 15:46 UCC Coffee 22:27 Georgia/Polka 27:18 Sangaria/Doutor/Koiwai 32:54 Kikutou 35:34 Final Tasting and Voting Below are the tools that I use at home: Espresso Drin...
Breville Dual Boiler 6 Months Update | My Experience
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Been some time, but it's here. My thoughts based on 6 months with the Breville Dual Boiler. Breville Dual Boiler: amzn.to/3pjpyeR Below are the tools that I use at home: Espresso Drinks: Breville Dual Boiler: amzn.to/3pjpyeR Dosing Funnel: amzn.to/3lYOVQW Bottomless Portafilter: amzn.to/3DXU5mz Monin Gourmet Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Sauce: amzn.to/3o0Uxtn Monin Raspberry Syrup: amzn.to/3h8TzKh...
Timemore Black Mirror Basic Plus Unboxing and First Impression
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Been a while, but finally got the updated Timemore Black Mirror Basic Plus in my hand and we will take a look at what changed/improved. Intro and Unboxing 0:00 What's new 3:53 Weight Reading / Timer / Auto Start Mode / Sound 8:36 As usual, if you want to check it out: Timemore Black Mirror Basic Plus: amzn.to/3sdbDa0 Below are the tools that I use at home: Espresso Drinks: Breville Dual Boiler:...
Cometeer Coffee: A Coffee Pod That is Actually Good?!
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Happy New Year guys!! Thought I would start off this year with this interesting find. If you are interested in placing an order, here is the link for $25 off your first order. cometeer.com/r/hoLum7 Just to clarify this is not a sponsored video, Cometeer sent me this offer as a first time buyer and it will work for the first 10 people that place an order. Below are the tools that I use at home: ...
58mm Dosing Funnel | Which Budget Option to Get? | Breville Dual Boiler
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Watch this if you are shopping for a dosing funnel on a budget! There are several options on Amazon, but here is the one that I would recommend. Matow: amzn.to/3rCqAn9 Black Dosing Ring: amzn.to/3xSQPqG Magnetic Dosing Ring: amzn.to/3rDKApE Make your own WDT tool: ua-cam.com/video/AkMW8MN8vLw/v-deo.html Below are the tools that I use at home: Espresso Drinks: Breville Dual Boiler: amzn.to/3pjpy...
Best Budget Kettle Showdown | Fellow EKG Alternative | Review | Cosori | Miroco | Ovalware | Jocuu
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Alright, here is the video that you guys have been waiting for! This actually took me a bit longer to put together due to the testing and trying to organize my thoughts (not to mention the editing that took hours...) So I really hope that it helps some of you guys out there and if so please consider dropping a thumbs up and subscribe if you have already. Please also note that the score that I g...
Miroco Electric Kettle Unboxing & First Impression | Fellow EKG Alternative? (Kettle 4 of 4)
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Last kettle of the pack! I picked this kettle due to it's visual similarity to Fellow EKG. However it is a new product on Amazon, so please keep that in mind. Will this be the best budget kettle though? Kettle #1 Ovalware: ua-cam.com/video/j4QdWYmWVTU/v-deo.html Kettle #2 Jocuu: ua-cam.com/video/T4l7YpsbswQ/v-deo.html Kettle #3 Cosori: ua-cam.com/video/6TBZjqk_Luk/v-deo.html Final head to head:...
Cosori Electric Kettle Unboxing & First Impression | Fellow EKG Alternative? (Kettle 3 of 4)
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Third kettle in this budget kettle series! This week's kettle turned out to be better than I had hoped. But stay tuned for the final head to head! Kettle #1 Ovalware: ua-cam.com/video/j4QdWYmWVTU/v-deo.html Kettle #2 Jocuu: ua-cam.com/video/T4l7YpsbswQ/v-deo.html Kettle #4 Miroco: ua-cam.com/video/7UBbiqSNkPA/v-deo.html Final head to head: ua-cam.com/video/HIDIeV1O0k4/v-deo.html Cosori Electric...
Jocuu Electric Kettle Unboxing & First Impression | Fellow EKG Alternative? (Kettle 2 of 4)
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Bringing you the second kettle that I am testing out! I am a little behind on editing, so will try to push these out as soon as I can along with a final verdict. But hopefully for those of you guys that are looking for a more budget friendly kettle, that is similar to the Fellow EKG, will find this project to be helpful. Kettle #1 Ovalware: ua-cam.com/video/j4QdWYmWVTU/v-deo.html Kettle #3 Coso...
Ovalware Electric Kettle Unboxing & First Impression | Fellow EKG Alternative? (Kettle 1 of 4)
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I have purchased 4 different budget friendly alternatives to the Fellow EKG to see which one is the best alternative for someone who don't want to spend that much on a kettle. This is the first of four. Look forward to the head to head at the end of the 4 unboxings. Kettle #2 Jocuu: ua-cam.com/video/T4l7YpsbswQ/v-deo.html Kettle #3 Corsori: ua-cam.com/video/6TBZjqk_Luk/v-deo.html Kettle #4 Miro...
Breville Dual Boiler | Unboxing, Set up & First Impression | Barista Expresso Comparison
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Finally decided on my next home espresso machine! Excited to share the experience with you guys, hopefully it will clarify some things for anyone who might be making a similar decision. 0:00 Why the BDB? 7:50 Unboxing (with side-by-side comparison with Barista Express) 14:25 Set up thoughts and observations 20:16 Test shots and steaming 24:43 Conclusion Breville Dual Boiler: amzn.to/3CPV87y Dam...
Top Two Breville Settings You Need To Know | Brew Temperature + Shot Volume
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Top Two Breville Settings You Need To Know | Brew Temperature Shot Volume
Personal favorite Chinese tea maker | Alternative/Companion to Kong Fu tea sets
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Personal favorite Chinese tea maker | Alternative/Companion to Kong Fu tea sets
Acaia Pearl First Impression Pt 2 | Connectivity fix and firmware update | New mode overview
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Acaia Pearl First Impression Pt 2 | Connectivity fix and firmware update | New mode overview
Niche Zero vs Eureka Atom 75 | Is there really a noticeable difference in taste?
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Niche Zero vs Eureka Atom 75 | Is there really a noticeable difference in taste?
Acaia Pearl Unboxing and First Impression | Timemore Blackmirror Comparison | Android App Issues
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Acaia Pearl Unboxing and First Impression | Timemore Blackmirror Comparison | Android App Issues
Make your own WDT Tool / Puck Rake | How it works and should you try one out?
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Make your own WDT Tool / Puck Rake | How it works and should you try one out?
DIY IMS Competition 54mm Basket Mod for Breville Portafilter
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DIY IMS Competition 54mm Basket Mod for Breville Portafilter
Let's talk about Gesha / Geisha | What makes it special and why is it so expensive?
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Let's talk about Gesha / Geisha | What makes it special and why is it so expensive?
Best Budget Scale 6 Month Review: The Maxus Brew Coffee Scale
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Best Budget Scale 6 Month Review: The Maxus Brew Coffee Scale
Timemore Black Mirror 6 Months Review - Still a strong Acaia Lunar Replacement
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Timemore Black Mirror 6 Months Review - Still a strong Acaia Lunar Replacement
Sey Coffee - Bean Shopping + Making First Cup of Latte
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Sey Coffee - Bean Shopping Making First Cup of Latte
Re-ment Snoopy Coffee Cafe and Roastery Set Unboxing
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Re-ment Snoopy Coffee Cafe and Roastery Set Unboxing
Traditional Chinese Tea Set (Gong Fu Tea) Explained
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Traditional Chinese Tea Set (Gong Fu Tea) Explained
What is Potato Taste Defect and how to avoid it
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What is Potato Taste Defect and how to avoid it
Why do you throw out the first brew?
I am in the same boat as you and totally agree!!
Great information and so very helpful. I'm a newbie so I appreciate you going slow and explaining the process and the reasons why you go through the specific steps. Thank you! I'm hooked!
I really like your tea pet! The idea of tea pets has completely captivated me.
thank you so much, this was very useful.
One very important thing. Open screw from shower, check skin from brew group. Two times the skin from brew groups get bubbles. I use all like they show in manual. After 2 times same mistake i give the machine back.
I never desired to invest on another scale ever since I got the Timemore Black mirror Pro simply bcoz of the fact that its features is way enough for me to make a nice cup of coffee
great! learned alot!
Can I use this for smaller tea leaves like Japanese tea?
Where did you get that T-shirt! I want one!!! And great videos. Thank you.
Thanks for making this video! I once visited a tea shop in Ho Hot, and we spent hours chatting around a table, where our host poured tea in this method. I had never seen such a tea shop in the U.S.: hundreds of varieties of tea and a whole wall full of tea pots and tea sets. While I was there, I received many varieties of tea as gifts, and I've been enjoying them, but I hope to enjoy them more by following your instructions! I'm also glad to know that tea is more valuable when it is older, since my trip to China was 12 years ago, and I still have much of the tea unopened! Sadly, all the tea is labeled only in Mandarin, so I don't know what sorts of tea are in the packages. No problem, though, since they all smell and taste intriguing, whether I know their names or not!
Have the chefman and like it a lot, the buttons have a nice blue lit circle around them.
Just bought 3 Carter Fellow Mugs - Matte White ( special $ 15.00 each ) which I thought was an excellent price All 3 arrived inCarter Move Mug Fellow boxes 12 oz and no dents . I based my purchase off of another Y tuber travel channel. Your review is the most specific and comprehensive and and answered the specifics I was looking for as well as peaked my interest in the other mugs you reviewed. I did customize mine with a silicon sleeve with verticale grips since the outside is kind of slippery and a heavy drop might crack the ceramic interior . Also it is BPA free, the inside guide says no oven,no dishwasher,and no microwave. Hand wash. Use only soft sponge. No course brushes as can scratch exterior or interior ceramic. While not in use store Carter with lid off to prevent unwanted smells. No metal stirring utensils . Rotate splash guard if gets stuck to remove. No children use. I have another ceramic interior mug but no metal which is microwaveable . This is not. Says 12 hrs hot- 24 hrs cold. Heat - LockDouble Wall Vacuum. Leak proof and it fits my Subaru Outback cup holder without rattle or tipping over. You are correct the splash guard and thin lip prevents that dribble of coffee or tea that sometimes gets on your clothes Designed in San Francisco - Made in China. Mine has a Blue Bottle logo on it since it was made for for the Blue Bottle Coffee Co - Maybe surplus inventory since some Amazon sell with colors charge up to $ 40. Carter Move website might have discounts at times. Also if you use loose tea like me that strainer keeps the tea leaves behind when drinking which is a nice feature . It will also stay secure ( the strainer - drip guard ) if you use tea bags.
The whole set is beautiful and unique🙂
You’re so Cute. Do you have a boyfriend?
Review step at 4:00! Removing and cleaning the GROUP HEAD is very important! Expresso grind will collect under the Head/Cap and restrict flow and get gummy affecting flow and taste!. If you have lost your alan/hex tool, use a 3mm alan/hex tool, remove the screw counterclockwise, and with a table knife, GENTLY pry the head loose, rinse, and reinstall. Snug but do not over tighten!
GREAT video mate. I just picked up one of these after using a Barista Pro and your first point ref grind size to basket size was like a light bulb moment. That's what was happening to me and so I adjust for the difference in basket size on my DF64. Good2go now 🙂
I just started my journey with Tea. this video was a great primer. thank you!
anyone else here because of minghao’s tea set🫣
Denture cleaning tablets work very well to remove the stains!
Great, now I feel like a GODZILLA drinking my tea! 😆 I drink 2 Liters per day and I like very long brew, 20 min HAHAHA I live in Brazil and everybody is a CoffeeHead here, must be nice drink tea in family ❤
Loved this guide! I just got a little tea set from China and I am so glad I found this video Nicely done bro :)
Thumbs up for an excellent informative vid 😊 thx
08:00 Yes, I tried tasting the water, with and without rinsing the paper, and rinsing these papers is a waste of time and water. No difference rinsed or not rinsed. Certainly not enough to change the coffee. I find the Kalita to be the most forgiving with regard to the pour , the temperature, and the grind etc.
Where can I buy one like this in black? thanks
i think the top is a cup warmer which is why it gets got.
This was a fantastic review, subscribed 👍🏼
Thank you for sharing. Id love to start having nice gongfu brewed tea , hard to come by in australia 😢
How difficult is it to keep the white clean? I want that colour but I'm worried about how it will look with a day to day use...
⅔ video introduction ⅓ actual tea making …
My tie guan yin comes from tea bag so it’s $5.95 a box. 😅 Even so the grade are not as best as those premium brands. But it’s still enjoyable for poor people like me. My brother love to make tea in using Kung fu tea set. He often have me drink the proper tea instead of those not so hygienic tea bags he calls them. 😅
How to turn off sleep mode? Something like that? My machine is turning off every time its in idle for 30mins and it's turning off on its own. And everytime the machine turns off, my settings for my calibration is resetting. And my machine is 2days old.
TLDR; Product lasted 5 months, customer service does not even reply. I purchased the Timemore Pro scale. Living in Germany, there is basically no customer service for this product. I would never buy Timemore again. I am posting this under every review of this product.
where are the two products manufactured?
Thank you for sharing this. Lovely.
Very good demonstration, thank you! I like to watch the Chinese period shows where they grind tea and impress each other. I went to a 4 star restaurant in Asia and ordered jasmine tea..I was served Twinings brand English tea. I died inside...I was so distracted during lunch..I could not finish half of the cup... and I used a lot of self restraint to not complain and sound like a snob. One of the main reasons I went to Asia was for the TEA. 😂
Communism suck
Does this scale work weighing a portafilter on? And does it have a Tare function?
My black one stopped working in less that 6 months. Good to use before then. (Returned to Amazon who gave me a refund.)
This is a really good review, thank you, I will definitely get the Travel option w the spill guard!
Can anyone recommend a Chinese tea that helps with reflux?
hi, any update on how you cleaned the splash guard for your fellow carter mug? did the bleach work?
This is cool. I personally like the Yeti 10 oz rambler. It’s nice and small and just fits perfectly in my backpack 🎒 outer pocket and it’s small enough to go with me and keeps my drinks hot for a while. Long enough to enjoy 10 oz of coffee.
As a guest, how do you manage drips from the bottom of the cup
How do u deal with light roast bean with BDB? I find it is difficult to get the full flavor out
Yo....You forgot the budget part
good instructions
Excellent point regarding the more forgiving nature of 54mm vs 58mm portafilters. I have been using my BDB for about 2.5yrs. Along the way I picked up some IMS baskets in 20 and 22 g. Recently I went back to the original 18g basket that comes with the BDB and found it much more touchy dialing in dose wise. I suspect the straighter side walls and slightly deeper puck capacity of the larger IMS baskets made them a little more forgiving when dialing in. Overall, great review.
How you feel about calibrating
Is there any way to switch Timemore mirror plus to oz