Chemex CHEM6WOOD 6-Cup Wood Neck Coffee Maker - Clear

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For most people, a coffee brewer that can make about 4 cups of coffee at once should more than suffice. According to Mayo Clinic, anything greater than 400 milliliters of coffee per day is too much. Their advice states that that’s about 4 cups of coffee. The Golden Cup Standard is an excellent baseline for any brewing method, including pour-overs. The standard recommends a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:17 to 1:18, meaning you would use 17 grams of water for every 1 gram of coffee grounds. You’ve always loved the look of a Chemex coffeemaker, with its wood collar, but you hadn’t realized they were available in so many sizes. You’re having a hard time deciding between a 3-cup or a 6-cup model. Which one is the ideal choice for you?

Add coffee grounds — Now it’s time to add your coffee grounds. Slowly pour them into the filter, being careful not to overfill. Shake the Chemex slightly to achieve a level coffee bed. The Chemex’s borosilicate glass is designed to withstand chemical residues and limit odor absorption. You can cover or even refrigerate this pour-over coffeemaker to enjoy your coffee later, although you’d have to reheat the beverage. Glass Handle Series Chemex Coffeemakers Rinse filter and glass carafe — Pour hot water over the filter, wetting it completely. This will help remove any paper taste and also preheat your Chemex. Discard the water. Next, it’s time to heat your water. We recommend using filtered water, as this will help reduce any unwanted flavors or impurities in your final cup. The ideal water temperature for Chemex coffee is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Put one rounded tablespoon of ground coffee for every 150 ml. cup into the filter cone. Feel free to use more if you prefer it stronger; the CHEMEX Coffeemaker brewing process eliminates bitterness and acidity. Now that you know the Chemex brewing method, let’s go over what you’ll need to make a great cup of coffee. Start by folding your Chemex filter. Depending on whether you have the half-moon, square, or triangle filters the process will be slightly different. It comes in four sizes. A 3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup, and 10-cup model. The difference between the 6-cup, 8-cup, and 10-cup model is the size of the ‘belly’ of the Chemex. I.e., the bottom part is wider, so it can hold more coffee.

As with any coffee brewing method, the quality of your brew starts with freshly ground coffee beans. For Chemex, we recommend using a medium-coarse grind size (think sea salt consistency). This will help ensure a balanced cup of coffee that is neither too weak nor too strong. Cleaning: A carefully cleaned and handled CHEMEX Coffeemaker brewer will give you a lifetime of service. Hand wash with warm soapy water, or place the coffeemaker securely in the dishwasher If you’re using pre-ground coffee, aim for a grind size that is slightly coarser grind than what you would use for drip coffee.Now that you know a bit more about the Chemex brand, you’re probably more eager than ever to get your hands on one of their coffeemakers. We know you’re still trying to decide between a 3-cup or a 6-cup Chemex coffee brewer, so here are some factors that will make your choice easier. Style Coffee beans or ground coffee (8 grams of grounds for 5 oz of coffee) – Fresh coffee is essential. Single-origin beans from a local coffee roaster are my personal preference, but you don’t need any specialty coffee.