The Kalita 35159 is a manual pour-over coffee maker built from heat-resistant glass, rated 4.5 stars across 287 reviews at $42.98. It is a clean, unpretentious brewer for anyone who wants hands-on control over their extraction.
Pour-over enthusiasts who want a visually clean glass vessel and are willing to control pour rate and timing themselves. The 150W passive heating element means it is not designed for high-volume speed.
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Type Pour Over
Coffee input Pour Over
Filter Reusable
Wattage 150 W
Operation Manual
Controls Touchscreen
Priced 64% below the category median ($120.34 across 86 tracked models)
Wattage of 150 W - lower than 98% of the 87 models we track
Weight of 0.45 lb - lighter than 97% of the 87 models we track
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 287 owner ratings
Popularity1.8/5
287 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Kalita 35159 uses a pour-over method with ground coffee and a reusable filter. The body is heat-resistant borosilicate-style glass with dimensions of 4 x 6 x 7 inches and a weight of just 0.45 lb, light enough to handle single-handed. No pods, no pods compatibility, just ground coffee and a steady pour.
At 150W, this unit draws minimal power, consistent with a warming or gentle heat-assist function rather than active rapid brewing. Manual operation means the brewer is entirely in the hands of the person making the coffee: pour rate, water temperature, and bloom time all belong to the user.
With 287 ratings at 4.5 stars, owner satisfaction is solid for a specialty manual brewer. The price of $42.98 sits at the lower end of dedicated pour-over equipment, making it accessible for someone stepping up from drip brewing without committing to expensive gear.
Pros
4.5-star rating across 287 reviews is strong for a specialty brewer
Lightweight at 0.45 lb, easy to handle and store
Heat-resistant glass construction is easy to inspect and clean
Reusable filter eliminates paper costs
Affordable at $42.98 for a dedicated pour-over setup
Cons
Glass body is fragile compared to stainless or ceramic alternatives
Manual operation requires attention and technique, not a push-and-go machine
150W limits how much active heating assistance it provides
Performance notes
Listed at 150W, the unit draws very little power and functions primarily as a vessel rather than a rapid-heat brewer. The reusable filter is built in. Glass and heat-resistant construction keeps the brewer light at 0.45 lb and compact at 4 x 6 x 7 in. No voltage is listed, suggesting standard household use, but voltage compatibility should be confirmed for international buyers.
What buyers say
At 4.5 stars with 287 reviews, buyers rate this pour-over well for its price. The clean glass aesthetic and simplicity are typically what owners appreciate. Fragility of glass is the predictable tradeoff acknowledged at this price point.
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