CHEMEX BREW GUIDE
Simple, elegant, and iconic, the Chemex makes a stunning addition to any coffee enthusiast’s counter. With a little practice and patience, this brewer yields a beautifully balanced and nuanced coffee you’ll want to share with friends and family.
HOW TO BREW HOT COFFEE IN A CHEMEX
Brew Time: 3-4 minutes
Coffee: 42 grams
Water: 640 grams or 21 fl oz at 200° F
Grind: Medium Coarse Drip Grind/Granulated Sugar/Baratza #20
What you need:
- Chemex Brewer + Filter
- Water Kettle
- Filtered Water
- Digital Scale
- Timer
- Tumbler or Mug
- Optional: Burr Grinder, Water Thermometer
INSTRUCTIONS
- Step 1: Place filter in top half of hourglass and rinse with hot water.
- Step 2: Empty rinse water and add coffee. Shake Chemex to level coffee.
- Step 3: Pour just enough water to equally wet grounds.
- Step 4: Wait 30 seconds. Slowly pour rest of water.
- Step 5: Once the water has completely drained, remove filter.
- Step 6: Drink & enjoy.
HOW TO MAKE AN ICED CHEMEX
Brew Time: 3-4 minutes
Coffee: 38 grams
Brew Water: 320 grams or 11 fl oz
Ice: 320 grams
Grind: Medium Fine Drip Grind/Kosher salt/Baratza #15
What you need:
- Chemex Brewer + Filter
- Water Kettle
- Filtered Water
- Ice
- Digital Scale
- Timer
- Tumbler or Mug
- Optional: Burr Grinder, Water Thermometer
INSTRUCTIONS
- Step 1: Place the filter in the top half of the hourglass and rinse with hot water.
- Step 2: Empty rinse water.
- Step 3: Place 320 grams of ice in Chemex
- Step 4: Add coffee to the filter.
- Step 5: Pour 60 grams of water.
- Step 6: Wait 30 seconds. Slowly pour the remaining 260 grams of water.
- Step 7: Once the water has completely drained, remove the filter.