Kalita Wave grind size

Kalita Wave grind size on a Baratza Virtuoso+

For Kalita Wave on a Baratza Virtuoso+, start at 16. That is about 600 µm, a medium-fine grind.

Baratza Virtuoso+ setting for Kalita Wave16Medium-fine grind, ~600 µm

Finer 15Coarser 17Step size 25 µm

Adjusting from 16

When	Setting	Particle size
Finer: sour or thin cups	15	~570 µm
Start here	16	~600 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups	17	~630 µm

Lower numbers are finer. To grind finer, turn the setting down. Change one step at a time, and brew again before changing anything else.

Starting recipe for Kalita Wave

Dose15 g
Water250 g
Ratio1:16.7
Time3:00 to 3:30
Water temperature92 to 96 °C

Steps

Rinse the filter and add 15 g of coffee, shaking it level.
Pour 45 g of water and wait 30 to 40 seconds.
Pour in slow circles up to 250 g in two or three pours, keeping the bed level.
Let it drain. Total time is around 3:00 to 3:30.
Taste. Sour: grind finer. Bitter or dry: grind coarser.

Other brew methods on a Baratza Virtuoso+

Kalita Wave on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Kalita Wave on a Baratza Virtuoso+?

Start at 16 and adjust by taste. Lower numbers are finer. To grind finer, turn the setting down.

How do I know if I should grind finer or coarser?

Fast and sour: grind finer. Slow and bitter: grind coarser.

Where does this setting come from?

The Baratza Virtuoso+ is mapped to particle size in microns, fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide's settings for this grinder. It is a starting point, not a guarantee.