Chemex is a pour-over method, which means that the water passes through a bed of coffee and a filter, normally made out of paper. In contrast to say a French Press, the Chemex will give you a remarkably clean cup of coffee. Chemex paper filters are 20-30% heavier than other filters so they retain more of the suspended oils during the brewing process and solids cannot pass through the filter.
Step 1: Fold filter according to package directions, place into Chemex (thick side on the spout) and rinse with hot water, once warmed, dump out the water.
Step 2: Weigh and measure your coffee according to the number of servings you desire. Grind the coffee slightly Coarser than Auto drip.
Step 3: Add ground coffee to the Chemex, place on scale and tare (clear) scale.
Step 4: Pour 75g of hot water in a slow circular pattern to the coffee grounds to get all the grinds wet, use the stir stick to stir water and grinds together.
Step 5: Once there is a crust on top of the coffee grinds, pour slowly in circles again to break the crust up. Add another 200g of water (total 275g).
Step 6: Wait until the water level drops by ½-inch, then add in remaining water (235g of water, to bring the total weight up to 510g)
Step 7: The entire pouring process should take place in 3 – 3.5 mins. Wait for it to finish filtering, grab the filter and place in the compost.
Step 8: Allow coffee to fully draw down for a total brew time of 4 mins.
Pour into the cup and enjoy!
