Chemex

Chemex for Two

The thick Chemex filter holds back oils and fine particles, so the cup is light on the tongue and very clear. It suits floral, washed coffees and it forgives a slightly uneven pour.

Hands-on time: 8 min
Level: Intermediate
Ratio: 1:15

Technical ratio ledger

Coffee dose: 30 g
Water: 450 ml
Water temperature: 94 °C
Brew ratio: 1:15
Brewing time: 4:30 min
Grind size: Medium-coarse

Equipment

Chemex, six cup
Chemex bonded filter
Gooseneck kettle
Scale with timer
Burr grinder
Two warmed cups Optional

Method

Step by step.

Weigh everything, start the timer with the first pour, and change one variable at a time.

Rinse the filter
Before you start
Open the filter with the three-layer side against the spout. Rinse it thoroughly with hot water, then pour the water away without removing the filter.
Bloom
0:00 - 0:45
Add the coffee, start the timer and pour 60 g of water to wet all the grounds. Wait until 0:45.
First pour
0:45 - 1:45
Pour slowly in circles until the scale reads 250 g.
Second pour
1:45 - 2:30
Pour again to 450 g, keeping the water level steady rather than letting the bed run dry.
Drawdown
2:30 - 4:30
Let the brew drain fully, lift out the filter, swirl the Chemex and serve.