Kalita Wave grind size on a DF DF64 Gen 2

For Kalita Wave on a DF DF64 Gen 2, start at 43. That is about 600 µm, a medium-fine grind.

DF DF64 Gen 2 setting for Kalita Wave43Medium-fine grind, ~600 µm

Finer 40Coarser 46Step size 9.7 µm

Adjusting from 43

When	Setting	Particle size
Finer: sour or thin cups	40	~566 µm
Start here	43	~600 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups	46	~626 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 DF DF64 Gen 2

Kalita Wave on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Kalita Wave on a DF DF64 Gen 2?

Start at 43 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 DF DF64 Gen 2 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.