Chemex 8 Cup

The Chemex coffee brewer is wonderful pour over method especially if you are serving more than yourself. The Chemex is both a brewer and a server, and a Chemex filter offers a thicker filter to absorb more oils and sediment yielding a clean and defined cup.

What you’ll need:

  55g of coffee

  770g of water

  Chemex brewer

  Chemex bonded filter

  Scale with timer preferably

  Bamboo paddle or spoon

Brew Method:

  1. Weigh out 55g of coffee and grind it to a coarser drip grind

  2. Rinse filter to eliminate any paper taste and pour out rinse water, and add ground coffee

  3. Add 110g of water to the coffee and allow it to bloom for 45 sec

  4. Show bloom

  5. Add an additional 200g of water to break the bloom and stir with bamboo paddle or spoon to ensure all coffee is saturated.

  6. Add water slowly until your coffee slurry reaches the top. Pour steadily and circularly into the middle of the bed keeping the coffee high until you reach 770g

  7. A flat coffee bed is a sign of a great extraction. Swirl the coffee in the Chemex to mix all phases of the brew, and enjoy your beautiful cup of coffee.

Total brew time should be between 4 - 6 minutes depending on your preferences. Shorter brew times tend to yield brighter, juicier brews with quicker finishes. Longer brew times offer deeper flavors, sweetness, and long finishes. We recommend you adjust your grind and use your personal preferences to determine a grind and brew time that work best for you.