Chemex
Dressed for dinner. The cleanest cup going.
An hourglass that makes coffee so clean it’s almost juice. The thick filter strips out oils and sediment almost entirely.
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Grind
- med-coarse
- Temp
- 94°C
- Dose
- 30 g
- Water
- 510 g
- Time
- 4–5 min
- Difficulty
- some practice
You'll need
- Chemex
- Chemex filters
- gooseneck kettle
- scale
- burr grinder
Steps
- Rinse filter. The Chemex filter is uncommonly thick. Rinse it well with hot water, then drain.
- Bloom. 30g coffee, pour 60g water. A gentle swirl, then let the bubbling calm its nerves.
- Main pours. Pour in stages up to 510g, keeping the slurry level steady. Slow spirals, center-out.
- Drawdown. Let it drain; total brew about 4:30. Remove the filter, swirl the vessel, admire.
The clearest, lightest-bodied cup. Sweetness and acidity shine; body takes a back seat. Ideal for inspecting delicate light roasts.