methods

Chemex

Chemex is a pour-over method, which means that the water passes through a bed of coffee and a filter, normally made out of paper. In contrast to say a French press, the Chemex will give you a remarkably clean cup of coffee.

Difficulty:
Hard
Grind Size:
Medium Coarse
Temperature
96°C
Est. Time
3:00 min
STEP 1: SET THE FILTER PAPER

Insert the filter in such that it sits properly in the Chemex. We are using a cloth filter here although a paper filter would also be appropriate.

STEP 2: ADD COFFEE

Add grounded coffee to the Chemex and shake the vessel to make a flat bed of coffee grounds.

STEP 3: BLOOM (00:15)

Slowly add roughly 25% water in a swirling motion and wait for a couple of seconds for the coffee to release its carbon dioxide in the form of bubbles.

STEP 4: ADD WATER (00:45)

Slowly in a swirling motion add the remaining water to the Chemex.

STEP 5: DRAIN

Wait for the coffee to brew and let the water drain completely into the vessel.

STEP 6: POUR

Pour it into a cup and enjoy your hot brew!