Chemex (2 cups) - Total brew time 3-4 minutes

Invented by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm in 1941 the Chemex is known for its artistic design as much as its brew ability. Using a temperature resistant carafe with a wooden handle it uses specially designed paper filters for superior extraction resulting in a delicate and clean cup of pour over coffee.

 

Requirements:

Chemex
Chemex filter
Scale
Kettle
Grinder
Timer
2 cups (35g of beans)

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STEP 1

Boil water using kettle. Whilst waiting, weigh and grind your coffee beans to a consistency similar to sea salt. For a 2 cup yield we recommend using 35g of coffee beans.

STEP 2

Once the kettle is boiled, unfold the Chemex filter, insert into the Chemex and rinse with hot water to preheat Chemex whilst removing unwanted paper flavour. Discard hot water left in the Chemex.

STEP 3

Pour the coffee grounds into the centre of the filter and place Chemex onto cup, place on scale and tare.

Note: Keep the grounds centered within the Chemex.

STEP 4

Start timer and add 100g of hot water to allow for bloom (degassing process).

Note: Ensure coffee grounds are fully immersed in water. 

STEP 5

At 0.30 add up to 200g of hot water. Pause whilst water drains through and repeat. At 1.00 add up to 300g of hot water. At 1.30 add up to 400g of hot water. Finally at 2.00 add up to 500g of hot water.

Tip: A goose neck kettle helps to control even water flow via spiral pouring.

STEP 6

Wait approx 4 minutes or until Chemex is completely drained and pour 2 cups of coffee. Enjoy!

Note: Aim for a flat bed of wet grounds that signifies even extraction.