Kalita Wave grind size

Kalita Wave grind size on a Porlex Mini II

For Kalita Wave on a Porlex Mini II, start at 10 clicks. That is about 600 µm, a medium-fine grind.

Porlex Mini II setting for Kalita Wave10 clicksMedium-fine grind, ~600 µm

Finer 9 clicksCoarser 11 clicksStep size 58.3 µm

Adjusting from 10 clicks

When	Setting	Particle size
Finer: sour or thin cups	9 clicks	~553 µm
Start here	10 clicks	~600 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups	11 clicks	~613 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 Porlex Mini II

Kalita Wave on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Kalita Wave on a Porlex Mini II?

Start at 10 clicks 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 Porlex Mini II 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.