The V60, in my opinion, requires a bit more technique than the Kalita Wave. The manufacturer recommendation of a 15 grind size turned out to be just right, but this is just a guide you can play around with your grind. I tried a grind setting a few notches coarser on my Baratza Encore grinder and my cup was almost undrinkable. Whereas a few different grinds worked on my Kalita, yielding varying results, my V60 was a bit pickier. I have learned grind size is important on the V60. I find that the V60 has a slightly quicker brew time if I use a continuous pour - where I pour all the water in during one pour after the bloom - than the Kalita, probably due to the big hole in the V60. The V60, however, has one big hole, so the water can flow through faster. There are three holes at the bottom of the Kalita, meaning only a certain amount of water can pass through. The Kalita Wave is forgiving in part because the device regulates how much water flows through. It turns out the shape of these devices plays a big role in how they are used. The V60 is a cone-shaped brewer, which means the walls are at an angle like a cone and there is a big hole at the bottom of the device. This is because the Kalita Wave has a flat bed, meaning the base does not open up into a big hole. You will notice the V60 and Kalita Wave look quite different. While both the V60 and the Kalita Wave are pour-over devices, they have subtle differences. I now know why people say the V60 requires more technique than other devices.
I tried different recipes and I struggled to find one that worked. I spent some time trying to dial in my grind, figuring out which grind would work best. I had a different experience with the V60, which I bought next. I was able to make some good cups pretty quickly, but I still had to spend some time learning technique. You can make a good cup pretty quickly as long as you have the right recipe and grind. This means that small mistakes will probably not derail your cup of coffee. This device is often referred to as "forgiving" by coffee brewers. I opted for the Kalita Wave, a pour-over device with a flat bed. With no experience using a pour-over device, coming from brewing on an Aeropress, I wanted to brew a decent cup of coffee without having to spend too much time learning technique. When I was thinking about buying a pour-over device, there was one big question on my mind: which device would be best for a beginner? The V60 and Kalita Wave are both excellent pour over brewing devices - but which is best for a beginner who is just starting to experiment with brewing? James Gallagher investigates.
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