Which size is better? 155 or 185?

The 155 is small and makes a great single cup or 2. The 185 is for amounts that need more than 24 g of coffee. More than 16 oz of coffee at a time. I have both and use them both. I do like the 155 for single cup brewing.

what grind and type of coffee is best with this Kalita?

The other answers must not be from people who understand that each morbid of brewing coffee requires a different grind. For pour over coffee, the best grind to use is a medium-coarse grind. A medium-coarse grind will be similar in size to a French press grind but less chunky and will feel slightly smoother. If you are using a cone-shaped pour over (with a smaller opening that the Kalita) then use a medium-fine coffee grind instead. In any case, you also want to be sure to pour the water over all the grounds, not just in the center, to ensure the grounds are all saturated to ensure a full extraction from all the beans.

What grade of stainless steel is it made of? 18/10? 18/8? 304? 316? or something else?

I believe in Tsubame Japan where they are known for their metal work that 18/8 Stainless Steel in the norm. Mine is durable, non-reactive and corrosion free. Love it!

Using gevalia fine grind in the 155. it drips well on the first pour of hot water, but stops dripping on the second pour. any suggestions? thank you.

You cannot use fine grind coffee with this pour over. It is clogging up and there is no way around this, unfortunately. You must use coffee with a medium grind. If you can, look into buying a burr grinder, otherwise a standard medium coffee grind should do.

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🔥 Elevate your morning ritual with precision and style!

BUILT TO LAST - Premium stainless steel body resists wear and maintains sleek silver finish.
THERMAL MASTERY - Advanced thermal design keeps your brew hotter, longer.
COMPACT CLASSIC - Sleek 10.2cm footprint fits effortlessly in any modern kitchen.
PRECISION BREW CONTROL - Optimized 105mm flange ensures perfect coffee flow every time.
AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP - Imported from Japan, blending tradition with innovation.

The Kalita Wave Dripper 155 is a compact, stainless steel manual coffee dripper designed for 1-2 cups. Featuring a 105mm flange diameter and thermal heat retention, it ensures consistent, hotter brews. Crafted in Japan with premium materials including a phenol resin handle and brass frame, it combines durability with elegant design for the discerning coffee enthusiast.

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Brand	Kalita
Product Dimensions	10.2D x 10.2W x 6.4H Centimeters
Special Feature	Thermal
Coffee Maker Type	Percolator
Style	Classic
Specific Uses For Product	Coffee Dripper
Recommended Uses For Product	Home
Exterior Finish	Silver
Included Components	Filter
Operation Mode	Manual
Model Name	Stainless Steel Wave Dripper 155
Number of Items	1
Human Interface Input	Unknown
Net Quantity	1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number	00798525555456
Coffee Input Type	grounds
Manufacturer	Kalita (Carita)
UPC	699234171947 735343479557 798525555456 791602889949 793842030402 899989062655
Item model number	#04021
ASIN	B004W5L1XY

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