Artisan Roast Coffee Roasters
Brewing coffee in a Chemex is a meditative experience. This manual pour-over method produces a clean, balanced cup of coffee that highlights the distinct origin-based flavours of your coffee.
CHEMEX
Chemex:
A stylish, glass coffee maker with a conical shape
Chemex filters:
Special paper filters designed for the Chemex that remove unwanted oils and residues
30g Coffee:
Your choice of coffee beans, ground to a medium consistency
Coffee Grinder:
To freshly grind your coffee for the best taste
Kettle with temp. control:
For precise heating of water
Scales:
For accurate measurement of coffee and water
Papaerclip:
For even distribution of coffee grounds
Set Up the Chemex:
Place a Chemex filter in the Chemex, with the three-layered side covering the spout to ensure proper airflow.
Rinse the filter:
Rinse the filter with hot water to remove papery flavours and preheat the Chemex. Discard the water and place the Chemex on your scales.
Add coffee:
Add 30g of ground coffee to the Chemex. Tap the Chemex to level the coffee bed and zero your scales.
Bloom the coffee:
Start your timer and pour around 90g of water just off the boil over the coffee bed. Let the coffee bloom for 30-45 seconds.
Complete the pour:
Pour slowly in circular motions, aiming for the edges of the coffee bed. Pour until you reach 500g of water, aiming for a total brew time of 2 minutes.
Finish the brew:
Let the water drain through the coffee grounds, around 4-5 minutes. Discard the filter and coffee grounds, then swirl the Chemex gently to mix the coffee before serving.
TIPS & TRICKS
Tip #1
Darker roasts: Use cooler water to avoid bitterness Lighter roasts: Use hotter water for the best flavour extraction.
Tip #2
Avoiding Clogging: If the brew stalls, insert a long metal straw or chopstick into the spout to let air escape.
Tip #3
Even Extraction: After your final pour, swirl the Chemex gently to level the coffee bed for consistent extraction.
Tip #4
Paperclip for Coffee Bed: Use an opened paperclip to gently break up any clumps in your coffee bed for even distribution.
Tip #5
Create a Central Divot: Use the paperclip to create a small divot in the center of the coffee bed to guide water flow. Alternatively, use your finger, but avoid compacting the bed.
