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.

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Enjoy!  Don’t forget to take pictures of your amazing brew and share them with us on Instagram.

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