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Chemex

How to use a Chemex?

Murat Aktas
Brewing with the Chemex is a simple yet exquisite process. Rinse the filter, add medium-coarse coffee grounds, and pour hot water in a circular motion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Brewing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine International
Servings 1
Calories 2 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 15 gr Coffee Beans
  • 240 ml Hot Water

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Water
    Try to make coffee with water that you enjoy drinking. You can use purified or bottled water. Heat the water to 205 °F (95 °C). If you don’t have a thermometer, boil the water and wait 30-40 seconds. During this time, it will reach the ideal temperature.
  • Measure and Grind Your Coffee Beans
    If you are a Hario V60 user, try to grind your coffee beans slightly coarser than you would for the V60.
  • Preheat and Rinse
    Place the Chemex filter into the Chemex, then rinse the paper filter with hot water. This process will prevent any paper taste from transferring into your coffee. It also preheats your Chemex. After rinsing, discard the water that has accumulated in the Chemex.
  • Preparing to Brew
    Place the Chemex on the coffee scale and add the coffee grounds. You are now ready for the brewing stage. 
  • Bloom
    Add double the amount of water to the coffee grounds you used and start the timer. For example, if I use 30 grams of coffee grounds for this brew, I should add 60 ml of water for the bloom.
    Ensure all the coffee grounds are fully saturated and wait 45 seconds for the bloom. As a result, most of the carbon dioxide in the coffee grounds will be released, preventing a sour taste.
  • Adding the Remaining Water 
    Slowly pour the remaining water in a circular motion. Do not let the water level rise too much. Take a break for a few seconds if necessary. The total brewing time should be 4-5 minutes, depending on the coffee you are brewing. 
    If the water passes through the filter in less or more than 4-5 minutes, your coffee has been ground too thick or too thin. To achieve the ideal range, you can adjust the coarseness of your coffee beans. 
  • Serve
    Once all the water has drained through the filter, remove the filter. Swirl the Chemex gently in a circular motion by holding it in your hand. Then, serve the coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 2kcal
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