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Chemex brewing method

The Chemex is not only a very delicious way to brew filter coffee, but also a very beautiful way. The brewing method produces a nice clean, pure taste, with sweet and fruity flavors coming out well and retaining body.

WHAT DO YOU NEED? 

  • Chemex (6-cup); if you have a 3-cup Chemex, use half the amount of coffee and water
  • Chemex filters 
  • Water that is just shy of boiling 
  • 30 grams of coarsely ground coffee 
  • Wooden spoon 
  • Scale 
  • Timer 
  • Mug 

 Step 1: Wetting & heating 

The Chemex consists of a glass carafe and a filter. Place the filter in the carafe, with the double-layered side of the filter facing the spout. Now pour the hot water through the filter into the carafe to wet the filter (and remove any paper taste) and warm the carafe.  

Step 2: The coffee 

Let the water sit in the Chemex for a moment while you grind 30 grams of coffee to a coarse consistency, about the size of sand. Then pour the water out of the carafe and add the coffee to the filter. Gently shake the carafe (or tap it) so that the coffee is evenly distributed in the filter. Place the Chemex on the scale and press the tare button. 

Step 3: Pouring up & blooming 

 Set the timer and, in a circular motion, pour 40 grams of water over the coffee in 10 seconds. Make sure all the coffee is thoroughly wet. Let the coffee sit for 30 seconds to release all its gases and rise slightly (bloom). Give it a quick stir with the wooden spoon. 

Step 4: Pour on & let it rest 

When the timer reaches 45 seconds, continue pouring water in a circular motion. Try to focus on “hitting” the dark spots and avoiding the light spots. Pour up to 280 grams of water in 10 seconds. Now let the coffee rest for 1 minute. 

Step 5: Final pouring 

When the timer reaches 1:45, start pouring again in a circular motion. Continue until the scale reads 520 grams. Now wait until all the coffee has dripped into the carafe. The entire process should take about 4 minutes.  

Step 6: Surprise your colleagues  

Remove the filter, pour the coffee into three preheated cups, and take two of them to your favorite coworkers. Accept their compliments humbly, and head home promptly at 5 p.m. Say you’re going to get some fresh coffee.