CHEMEX Brew Guide
The CHEMEX brew system is a type of ‘pour over’. The advantage of pour over is that it has the potential of producing better tasting coffee than other brewing methods. However, pour-over takes a little more time and requires more patience from the brewer to produce the best tasting coffee.
The following are general steps for brewing with a CHEMEX. Visit the CHEMEX website for detailed brewing, product care, and safety instructions.
One
Open a CHEMEX bonded filer so that one side has three layers of filter.
Two
Install the filter in the CHEMEX
Three
Using a burr grinder (or burr mill), grind your favorite Auspicious Coffee to produce a medium course ground*.
(*note: the grind may require some adjusting based on the roast. Play with the ground size and set it to your liking).
Four
Heat clean, filtered water in a kettle. The optimal temperature is between 195 and 207-deg F.
Five
One (1) rounded tablespoon of ground coffee should be used for every 5oz cup of coffee that will be brewed. How much is a ’rounded tablespoon’? 8-grams, give or take. Adjust this amount up or down to achieve your desired strength.
Place the coffee in the filter
Six
Once the water has reached the required temperature, place a small amount over the grounds. Wait 30-45 seconds to allow the grounds to bloom.
Seven
Once bloomed, continue by slowing pouring water over the grounds. Take care to keep the water level to about 1/2″ below the rim of the CHEMEX (at minimum). Continue slowly pouring the water in a circular motion until the desired amount of water is deposited.
Eight
After all the water/coffee has drained into the base (brew is complete), remove the filter and grounds. Exercise caution as the grounds, filter, and contents are hot.
