Chemex

Handbrew

Bigger vessel. Cleaner cup.

Chemex brewing coffee on a wood counter, hot water passing through the paper filter halfway — Lot | 23 brew guide

A Chemex is a V60 that grew up. Same pour-over logic, thicker paper, more forgiving draw-down. What you get in exchange for a slower brew is a cup with almost nothing to hide behind — bright, clean, tea-like.

The filter is the whole trick. It is twice the weight of a standard paper cone, which means it holds back more oils and fines. Rinse it well, or the first sip tastes like a library.

Good for two people, a lazy weekend, or any coffee you want to hear clearly.

Recipe

Ratio1:16
Coffee30 g
Water480 g
GrindMedium-coarse · coarse sand
Temperature94 °C
Time≈ 4:30

How to brew

  1. 0:00

    Rinse the filter with hot water. Really rinse it. Discard.

  2. 0:15

    Coffee in. Bloom with 60 g, swirl, wait 45 seconds.

  3. 1:00

    Pour to 240 g in wide, patient spirals.

  4. 2:00

    Pour to 480 g. Keep it steady, do not chase the water.

  5. 4:30

    Draw-down finishes around 4:30. Swirl the carafe, decant, drink hot.