Brew Guide

Chemex

A simple recipe for the Chemex. Perfect for when you need to brew a little extra to share.

Standard Recipe:

40g coffee • 600g water • 205°F

Method:
  1. Rinse Filter: Pour 200g of hot (205°F) water and pour out.
  2. 0:00 - Bloom: Pour to 100g in a spiral motion slowly working your way out until all grounds are saturated. Gently swirl the Chemex.
  3. 0:30 - Second Pour: Pour to 300g in a spiral motion saturating all of the grounds. Gently swirl the chemex.
  4. 1:30 - Third Pour: Pour to 400g in a spiral motion focusing on the center. Swirl.
  5. 2:30 - Fourth Pour: Pour to 500g in a spiral motion focusing on the center. Gently swirl the Chemex.
  6. 3:00 - Fifth Pour: Pour in a spiral motion focusing on the center until total weight reaches 600g. Gently swirl.

Tips:
  • Aim for a total brew time of around 5 minutes.
  • Examine your coffee bed after drawdown—a flat and even bed means that the coffee was evenly extracted.
  • If your total brew time is too long or short, adjust your grind size. A finer grind will slow down the drawdown time and result in a higher extraction.
  • The age of your coffee beans can affect overall extraction. For coffee 1-12 days off roast, lowering water temp to 200-203°F could result in a better cup.