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Kalita

Japanese coffee brewers and servers best known for the flat-bottom Wave system.

Designed inKanagawa, Japan
Made inJapan for selected Wave brewers and coffee tools
Known forWave Dripper 185 Stainless
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01 / Story

Craft, factory and place.

Kalita has specialised in coffee equipment since 1958. The Wave dripper’s flat bed and three outlet holes were designed to encourage a steadier extraction.

  1. 1958

    Coffee equipment begins

    Kalita starts building tools for Japan’s growing coffee culture.

  2. Wave

    A flat-bottom system

    Three outlets and a level bed aim for steadier extraction.

  3. Today

    A mixed Japanese range

    Selected Wave brewers and tools are still made in Japan.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Kalita.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • Wave Dripper 185 Stainless
  • Wave Dripper 155 Ceramic
  • Coffee Mill KH-3

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Sources & further reading1 official source
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Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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Take the origin note with you.

Not every Kalita item is made in Japan; material, size and production country vary across Wave versions and grinders.

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