Home Brew Guide: Chemex

Chemex

What You'll Need:

• Chemex

• Chemex filter

• Medium-coarse ground coffee

• Gooseneck kettle

• Scale & timer

• Hot water (195–205°F)

Brew Ratio: 1:16 (e.g., 40g coffee to 640g water)
Brew Time: 4–5 minutes

Steps:

1. Heat water to 195–205°F.

2. Place a Chemex filter inside and rinse with hot water. Discard rinse water.

3. Add coffee grounds and start your timer.

4. Pour just enough water to saturate the grounds (bloom for 30–45 seconds).

5. Continue pouring in slow, circular motions until reaching total water weight.

6. Let the water fully draw down and serve immediately.