How to Brew with a Chemex

An aesthetic brewer with delicate, light-bodied appeal. Perfect for coffee hosts.

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WHAT YOU NEED

Chemex brewer
Chemex bonded paper filter
Gooseneck kettle
Digital scale & timer
Burr grinder

Measurements

Amount of Coffee: 30g

Amount of Water: 500g

Ratio: 1:16.7

Water Temperature: 30 seconds off the boil

Grind Size: Coarse, slightly coarser than pour over

Brew Time: 6 minutes

Follow These Steps

Step 1

Heat & Rinse

Bring kettle to boil, place filter in your Chemex, and rinse with hot water, discard water.

Step 2

Grind & Bloom

Add coffee grinds, place Chemex on the scale, and tare. Start timer and pour 90g of water to wet all of your grounds.

Step 3

Pour

After 45 seconds on the timer, slowly pour up to 300g of water in a slow circular motion.

Step 4

Repeat

After 3 minutes on the timer, pour up to 500g of water into in a slow circular motion. Allow the coffee to fully draw down.

Take a Moment & Enjoy

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