How to Brew Better Coffee with Chemex

For the pourover bewing method, my go-to is the Chemex 8-cup Glass Handle -- hands down. The Chemex grants the most consistent and purest brew, with variable batch sizes. I usually shoot for about 2 cup servings for myself. When sharing, simply increase the recipe (see below). If you prefer this rustic look, go for it.

I've considered adding a reusable filter for the Chemex, but still use the classic square folded kind.

Prepare for your Pour

1. Heat water to 203 F (95C)
2. Grind 50g of coffee med-course
3. 15:1 ratio of water and coffee. Adjust to taste, depending on the bean.

Step-by-step Guide

1. Rinse Chemex Carafe with hot water
2. Fold Chemex filter and fit into the top of the carafe. Make sure that the 3-ply side of the filter is where the spout is
3. Wet Filter with hot water. Discard water from the carafe.
4. Add ground coffee. Tare scale.
5. Add 100g of water, watch bloom. Ensure that all grounds are immersed.
6. Pour to desired ratio (15 or 16g water for 1g of coffee)
7. Keep water 1in below the top of the carafe.
8. For 50g of coffee, you’ll need 750g of water.
9. Wait a couple minutes and enjoy!