BREWING GUIDE
How to Make Coffee With a Chemex®
EXPLORE OUR HOME RECIPES
A unique glass brewer that combines science and art, the Chemex® is a great tool that produces a refined cup of coffee.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Chemex® coffee maker
- Chemex® filter
- pour over kettle
- scale
STEP 1
Place the Chemex® filter into the brewer
Make sure to leave the thick three-layered side facing the spout.
STEP 2
Wet the filter with hot water
Thoroughly wet the filter to preheat your brewer. When discarding the water, pour it away from the spout.
STEP 3
Add medium ground coffee
Use 9 tbsp (45 g) of ground coffee for every 720 ml (24 fl oz) of water. Tap gently to even out the grounds and set the scale to zero.
STEP 4
Slowly pour a bit of water onto the grounds
Stop when all the grounds are saturated. Wait 30 seconds to let the coffee bloom.
Blooming helps the coffee release natural fragrances, giving it a fuller flavour.
STEP 5
Slowly pour the water
Starting in the centre of the brew bed, slowly pour a pencil-thin stream of water, spiralling outward. Stop when ⅔ of the water has been poured.
STEP 6
Wait for 20 seconds
Pause for 20 seconds as the coffee brews, then continue pouring the rest of the water.
STEP 7
Let the coffee drip through
When the coffee stops dripping, discard the filter and gently swirl to experience the nuanced aroma.
STEP 8
Pour & enjoy your coffee at home!
QUICK TIPS
If there’s a thick layer of grounds on the sides of your filter, try different pouring techniques and make sure your pour is even.
How to Brew With a Chemex®
RECOMMENDED COFFEE
Starbucks Veranda Blend™
Help yourself to a lightly roasted Latin American coffee that’s mellow and flavourfully soft.
