Kalita

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Kalita

14 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 27, 2025

  My coffee maker needs replacement - but is Moccamaster more hype than BIFL?

  I have a 20 year old Cuisinart that the past 5 years was only used for when I had guests. I've mostly been doing pourover on a ceramic Hario or Kalita. I recently splurged on the MM KBGV (got one for $240 on Black Friday week Amazon-returned it because I got a lighting deal on one for $179). I did a head to head comparison of taste between my MM and the Cuisinart. The MM tasted notably better taking the same amount of water, same amount of coffee and brewing in both machines. That said it's not going to match my pourovers but for drip coffee, it's about the best drip I've tasted in over 50 years of drinking and making coffee.

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• #2Dec 5, 2025

  Hario gooseneck kettle

  Some of the most genuinely BIFL products I've purchased have been for making coffee. I have a Kalita 102 ceramic dripper and a master pelican kettle from the same company and both are going to last me the rest of my life.

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• #3Dec 3, 2025

  SAFE alternative to Bunn MyCafe Coffee Maker?

  I love my Hario and Kalita wave pour overs. Come in various sizes depending how much you want to make from a pot to a cup. I almost never use my Technivorm anymore because I really don't like consuming things heated around plastic or with water sitting in plastic

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• #4Oct 9, 2025

  Single serve coffee makers for the low motivated

  As a few other comments have mentioned, I think the biggest change in store for you is having to put in a little more effort into making coffee. But not much. I do think it's a factor that not everyone considers. But if it's something you end up doing regularly, it's very easy to adapt. I used an Aeropress for the past 10 years. I loved the taste, the simplicity, and what I thought was the easy cleanup (more on that below). However, with more information coming out about microplastics, I felt that the Aeropress could be the biggest culprit in my life (cookware and utensils have all shifted to stainless steel, silicone, wood). A month ago, I started using a Kalita pourover device, specifically the stainless steel version. Cleanup means dumping the grounds and filter into the trash, rinsing the device under the faucet, then letting it sit to dry. The major shift I had to make was pouring water a bit more carefully into the grounds compared to the Aeropress, and I did buy a gooseneck kettle, as my previous one had plastic all over it. I also prefer my coffee cold for most of the year, which has meant making it the night before and storing it in the fridge. With the Aeropress, I could make a smaller, more concentrated amount, then ice it immediately. Just wanted to share my experience in case it helps.

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• #5Oct 7, 2025

  Looking for a coffee machine that lasts forever

  Yeah Kalita ceramic pour over with an Osaka metal electric kettle. 5 years of daily use, look and act new. Fit #2 filters if I don't have name brand. I do sometimes yearn for the single button operation rather than standing over it for the whole pour. Hasn't been worth acquiring a separate machine for coffee, since the kettle is useful for some many things.

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• #6Jul 5, 2025

  Recommendations for coffee machine - single serve?

  I've had my Kalita ceramic pour over for at least eight years now (coffee almost every day) and use compostable filters and unless I accidentally drop it or something, I don't anticipate it to wear down anytime soon!

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• #7Jul 5, 2025

  Recommendations for coffee machine - single serve?

  I own a stainless steel V60, but personally I would buy a stainless Kalita wave or even a 185 cone for more consistent results if you don’t want to mess around with grind too much. I find it a bit odd your last machines have been K-cup machines but then you say the most important thing is no plastic. To me that just seems super weird.  If you want a more automatic experience, Moccamaster makes a little dinky “single serve” version of its excellent machines and they are most definitely BIFL. Not sure it will meet your new ‘no plastic’ requirement though. https://us.moccamaster.com/products/cup-one

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• #8Jun 11, 2025

  Pour Ova Coffee Maker

  I was an avid Chemex person for years, but after breaking the third one (not Chemex’ fault!), I moved to an Asobu pour over that my spouse got from her job.  It’s a basic pour over with an insulated stainless steel bottom vessel and a metal filter. It works great. Plus, if you break the glass part or lose a part, they sell those individually on the website. I have a small set of backup pieces if I need them.  Your other options are something like a Kalita or V60. 

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• #9Jun 2, 2025

  The Best Coffee Maker on the Market to Buy?

  Seconding Technivorm Moccamaster for the $$ tier of coffeemaker, but choosing Kalita Wave and Aeropress for $ tier and good

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• #10May 10, 2025

  Best device to make a pot of coffee?

  Either that or Kallita wave, Melitta or Hario pour over. I'm so not in love with the Plastics on my Technivorm for health nor durability. But great warranty and post warranty service and it makes a very good cup of pour over coffee.

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• #11May 9, 2025

  Found this cleaning out my grandparents’ basement….worth making my first coffee maker?

  It is all about recipe. It is a flat bottom just like all the other flat bottoms out there. Kalita Wave, Ratio, etc, all use similar brewing method. You have to dose and grind such that your extraction % is within your preferred spec. The only things this particular Bunn cannot do is pulse and potentially you may not be able to set a specific temp very easily if at all. Bunn shower heads do a great job with proper saturation, and the small outlet hole ensures a decent brew time with the correct grind. 

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• #12Mar 5, 2025

  Looking for espresso machine

  If you choose to be economical, you can go for manual coffee. The tools you need are: Gooseneck Kettle: Control the water flow rate. A narrow-mouthed kettle is recommended. Dripper: Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Chemex, etc. Filter Paper: Match your filter cup size and brand. Burr Grinder: Even grinding is important. It is recommended to use an electric or manual conical grinder. Scale: Accurately control the ratio of powder to water (commonly used 1:15 or 1:16). Timer: Helps control the extraction time (usually 2-3 minutes). Coffee Beans: Choose beans suitable for hand brewing (such as medium-light roast) Thermometer: Make sure the water temperature is between 90-96°C

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• #13Feb 3, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  Hario and Kalita (both Japan) for coffee stuff.

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• #14Feb 1, 2025

  what is the best coffee maker you've ever used?

  I like the Creano XXL but I also removed the plastic basket arm and lid from the carafe. It works with the same in place but it’s tight. There are many threads on this. If you want to keep the basket arm in place the Kalita wave, Kalita 102, Hario V60, or Cilio, or Orea all work. I tried the 3 hole Kalitas with the arm and found placement too finicky. I prefer to use #4 filters so went with the big one.

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