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product_id: 38618873
title: "Kalita Coffee Dripper 'TSUBAME' WDC-185 2-4 Person Use Copper 5099"
brand: "kalita"
price: "$170.64"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Kalita"
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# Brews 2-4 cups with Kalita wave filter Hand-polished copper with evolving patina Precision-crafted in Tsubame, Japan Kalita Coffee Dripper 'TSUBAME' WDC-185 2-4 Person Use Copper 5099

**Brand:** kalita
**Price:** $170.64
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your pour-over game with artisan copper flair!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kalita Coffee Dripper 'TSUBAME' WDC-185 2-4 Person Use Copper 5099 by kalita
- **How much does it cost?** $170.64 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kalita enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kalita brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elegant Copper Finish:** Hand-polished copper surface that develops a unique, warm patina with use—coffee ritual meets art.
- • **Timeless Functional Beauty:** Combines sophisticated aesthetics with practical design, making your coffee setup a statement piece.
- • **Optimized Brewing Performance:** Kalita’s signature three-hole design paired with wave filters guarantees a smooth, balanced cup every time.
- • **Perfect Size for Social Moments:** Compact yet capable of brewing 2 to 4 servings, ideal for intimate gatherings or focused work breaks.
- • **Masterful Japanese Craftsmanship:** Made in Tsubame, the global metalworking hub, ensuring unmatched quality and durability.

## Overview

The Kalita Coffee Dripper 'TSUBAME' WDC-185 is a premium manual pour-over coffee maker crafted in Japan’s renowned metalworking city, Tsubame. Designed for 2-4 cups, it features Kalita’s patented three-hole system and wave filter compatibility for consistent extraction. Its hand-polished copper body not only offers durability but also develops a rich patina over time, blending functional excellence with elegant design—perfect for the discerning coffee enthusiast who values both performance and style.

## Description

[TSUBAME] Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, known for its global advanced metal processing technology. A series of copper and stainless steel items that shine with the "Made in TSUBAME" stamp as proof that has passed the rigorous quality standards of this city. [Made in TSUBAME] Certified "Made in TSUBAME", a regional brand that only accepts products from the Tsubame Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Proven to be a product that carries world-proud craftsmanship and pride Polished to a brilliant shine From pot to dripper to measuring cup By meticulously polishing, we created a product with a sophisticated shine. [Functional beauty of wave dripper ] Features Kalita's proprietary three-hole construction When used in conjunction with a flat-bottom wavy filter, even beginners can easily brew a stable cup of flavor. Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. A metalized town located near the heart of the Echigo Plain. Over 90% of the domestic production of metal tableware. The factory and craftsmen specialize in every step of the process, such as molding, casting, pressing, polishing, etc., continue to hone the techniques day and night.

Review: If you want quality, durability, and beauty then get this. - A bit pricey but you get what you pay for which translates to a beautiful handmade, and quality piece of equipment which will likely develop a nice patina over time.
Review: Gorgeous - This is gorgeous in person. Better than in pictures. The prettiest of the Kalita drippers. Since I've got about $6,000 worth of Mauviel copper cookware, I know from experience the easiest stuff to use for polishing copper is Wright's copper cream. Barkeeper's Friend works well too, but there will always be very fine scratch marks on the copper when you use it (not scratches in a bad way on copper cookware, but on something this small you may not like them). Wright's copper cream won't have this issue. Also, the best way to keep copper from tarnishing is polishing regularly, once a week or so. Copper almost looks pink when fully polished, and only gets that orangey copper color we think of as copper after a few days of oxidation. At any rate, I wouldn't worry about it that much, but it will be easier to polish this regularly rather than letting the oxidation build up until it's harder to remove. For the inside another reviewer mentioned they thought this was tin-lined. My first copper pots from Mauviel bought from Williams-Sonoma at the end of the 1980s were tin-lined. My newer ones are stainless inside. Tin-lined copper almost looks hand painted on, so I assume this is stainless steel. Either way, if you want to keep the interior polished and blemish-free I'd try using Wenol on it, again, about once every week. You want to keep it clean before you get more stubborn blemishes adhering over time (as you will with copper even just by leaving it out and doing nothing -- it will pull it in from the air, literally). Stay on top of it if you want to keep this looking new, or embrace the patina. Fun fact: Copper actually looks prettier (and more like what we think of as copper) with about three days worth of tarnish than it does perfectly stripped of it. Bonus, this also arrived at my door earlier than expected, in just ten days from Japan. I bought this because I like the aesthetics, but I also bought the stainless version (which I consider not very attractive, but more attractive in person than in pictures). I use the stainless most days, and the copper when I want to simply enjoy the ritual. I also bought the .6 liter smallest version of the Alfi Hotello carafe and put the dripper right on it instead of a glass carafe or mug. This way the coffee stays hot long enough to enjoy it. (It's cold almost immediately in a glass carafe.) To use this this way, since there's no marking for 500ml to guide you, you need to use a scale. For a 1:16 ratio of coffee to water, your coffee should be 32 grams for this larger size dripper (with the Kalita 185 filters), and the water weight should be 512. So add the Alfi Hotello (or similar) to the scale, add the dripper with the filter and the ground coffee, tare the scale to zero, and add your water until the scale reads about 512, then remove, close the lid on the Alfi Hotello, and it will stay warm long enough for you to enjoy two cups of coffee in succession. (FYI, the Alfi Hotello design is ingenious, it was designed for waiters pouring in restaurants. The lid is about 1" thick and hollow, and it's hinged when you pour. I guess the hollow lid traps heat and keeps the coffee in the carafe hot. There's no gasket or anything, but it works. There's also no glass chamber inside to break easily. (I use the 1 liter version of the Alfi Hotello with my Moccamaster, and was so happy with that design I bought this second smaller one and realized it would be great for pour over directly into a carafe that would stay warm. It's also a nice design to keep by your bed or guest bed filled with drinking water for the middle of the night.)

## Features

- Size: 3.2 x 4.3 x 4.1 inches (82 x 11 x 104 mm)
- Material: Copper
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Capacity: 2 to 4 people
- Compatible Filters: Wave Filter 185

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01C4ZHYKW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #316,819 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #282 in Pour Over Coffee Makers #1,063 in Disposable Coffee Filters #26,207 in Paper & Plastic Household Supplies |
| Brand Name | Kalita |
| Capacity | 500 Milliliters |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Color | Copper |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (400) |
| Exterior Finish | Copper |
| Filter Type | Paper |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | No |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.5"D x 3.5"W x 5.2"H |
| Item Type Name | dripper |
| Item Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | カリタ(Kalita) |
| Material | Copper |
| Model Name | TSUBAME&Kalita |
| Model Number | #05099 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Unique Brewing Design, Durable |
| Part Number | #05099 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Brewing coffee |
| Specific Uses For Product | Drip Coffee |
| Style | Single Item |
| UPC | 735533287238 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kalita
- **Capacity:** 500 Milliliters
- **Color:** Copper
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.5"D x 3.5"W x 5.2"H
- **Special Feature:** Unique Brewing Design, Durable

## Images

![Kalita Coffee Dripper 'TSUBAME' WDC-185 2-4 Person Use Copper 5099 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UEKOwFu6L.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want quality, durability, and beauty then get this.
*by S***O on July 23, 2025*

A bit pricey but you get what you pay for which translates to a beautiful handmade, and quality piece of equipment which will likely develop a nice patina over time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous
*by B***N on December 10, 2023*

This is gorgeous in person. Better than in pictures. The prettiest of the Kalita drippers. Since I've got about $6,000 worth of Mauviel copper cookware, I know from experience the easiest stuff to use for polishing copper is Wright's copper cream. Barkeeper's Friend works well too, but there will always be very fine scratch marks on the copper when you use it (not scratches in a bad way on copper cookware, but on something this small you may not like them). Wright's copper cream won't have this issue. Also, the best way to keep copper from tarnishing is polishing regularly, once a week or so. Copper almost looks pink when fully polished, and only gets that orangey copper color we think of as copper after a few days of oxidation. At any rate, I wouldn't worry about it that much, but it will be easier to polish this regularly rather than letting the oxidation build up until it's harder to remove. For the inside another reviewer mentioned they thought this was tin-lined. My first copper pots from Mauviel bought from Williams-Sonoma at the end of the 1980s were tin-lined. My newer ones are stainless inside. Tin-lined copper almost looks hand painted on, so I assume this is stainless steel. Either way, if you want to keep the interior polished and blemish-free I'd try using Wenol on it, again, about once every week. You want to keep it clean before you get more stubborn blemishes adhering over time (as you will with copper even just by leaving it out and doing nothing -- it will pull it in from the air, literally). Stay on top of it if you want to keep this looking new, or embrace the patina. Fun fact: Copper actually looks prettier (and more like what we think of as copper) with about three days worth of tarnish than it does perfectly stripped of it. Bonus, this also arrived at my door earlier than expected, in just ten days from Japan. I bought this because I like the aesthetics, but I also bought the stainless version (which I consider not very attractive, but more attractive in person than in pictures). I use the stainless most days, and the copper when I want to simply enjoy the ritual. I also bought the .6 liter smallest version of the Alfi Hotello carafe and put the dripper right on it instead of a glass carafe or mug. This way the coffee stays hot long enough to enjoy it. (It's cold almost immediately in a glass carafe.) To use this this way, since there's no marking for 500ml to guide you, you need to use a scale. For a 1:16 ratio of coffee to water, your coffee should be 32 grams for this larger size dripper (with the Kalita 185 filters), and the water weight should be 512. So add the Alfi Hotello (or similar) to the scale, add the dripper with the filter and the ground coffee, tare the scale to zero, and add your water until the scale reads about 512, then remove, close the lid on the Alfi Hotello, and it will stay warm long enough for you to enjoy two cups of coffee in succession. (FYI, the Alfi Hotello design is ingenious, it was designed for waiters pouring in restaurants. The lid is about 1" thick and hollow, and it's hinged when you pour. I guess the hollow lid traps heat and keeps the coffee in the carafe hot. There's no gasket or anything, but it works. There's also no glass chamber inside to break easily. (I use the 1 liter version of the Alfi Hotello with my Moccamaster, and was so happy with that design I bought this second smaller one and realized it would be great for pour over directly into a carafe that would stay warm. It's also a nice design to keep by your bed or guest bed filled with drinking water for the middle of the night.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best of the Best
*by J***R on June 1, 2024*

This is a fantastic Coffee Dripper. The copper patinas very nicely over time and has excellent build quality. Highly recommend.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kalita Coffee Dripper 'TSUBAME' WDC-185 2-4 Person Use Copper 5099
- Kalita Wave Paper Coffee Filters I Larger Size 185 I 100 Count I Specially Pour Over Dripper I Made in Japan, Large, White
- Kalita Wave Series 500 server G [2-4 persons] # 31255 (japan import) by Kalita (Carita)

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