the hourglass-shaped glass carafe with a wooden collar is inspired by simple Bauhaus design. But its attractive features aren’t the only reason we love this coffee maker; the Chemex also uses a special filter. This filter removes most of the oils in the coffee, creating a clean and sometimes sweeter cup with more recognisable flavours and aromas coming through. The coffee is both prepared and served in the beautiful glass carafe,
Our tip:
and swirling it backwards and forwards after brewing, just like a decanter, is particularly good for developing the coffee’s flavours and aromas.
Ingredients & equipment
- A Chemex brewer for 6–8 cups and
- Chemex filter paper
- 36 g / 45 g freshly ground coffee
- 600 ml / 800 ml hot water (91–95°C)
Here’s what to do:
- Fold the filter and place it in the Chemex (the three-layered side of the filter should be lined up against the spout). Rinse the filter with hot water and then pour this water away.
- Put the coffee into the filter and add 50–100 ml of water. Leave the mixture for a moment to swell or “bloom”.
- After around 30 seconds, pour the remaining water in an even, circular motion over the coffee. Keep adding the water in this way to prevent the coffee becoming dry.
- After extraction is complete, remove and dispose of the filter and enjoy your coffee!
