![]() ![]() ![]() In addition, there are also metal filters, but usage of them takes the personality of Chemex brew a bit away - at least in my opinion! If you want to know more about the differences between filter medias, check my blog on their characteristics. If you prefer cloth over paper, there are also Chemex coffee socks available. Here is a great guide from the Chemex Coffeemaker on how to fold and place the filter paper. Placing the filter as directed prevents vent clogging and facilitates filtration. The groove is an air vent (as well as the pouring spout) and allows air to escape from the lower portion of the coffeemaker, letting the coffee filter at the proper rate. Place the funnel in the top portion of the Chemex coffeemaker, with 3 layers on the groove side. ![]() Place your finger between the 3rd and 4th layer and open into a funnel.Here is how the manufacturer guides you to do it: No matter which of the paper filters you choose, it is important to place it correctly into the Chemex. Half-moon shaped are available also unfolded. We recommend the bleached ones, read here why! Papers are available in square form, half-moon shaped as well as round ones and they all are pre-folded. There are a couple of types of filters you can use for a Chemex.įirst, the bleached and unbleached paper filters. The key is finer the grind, more extraction and more flavour. On the other hand, too fine grind size can block the brew completely and nothing comes out from the filter. Not too coarse as the water will pass the coffee bed too quickly and you will end up with under-extracted coffee. Aim to at least a couple of minutes when using a Chemex - depending on the dose. Coarser the grind, faster the water flow. Follow the list below and check also our TOP 5 tips for great coffee. How to brew coffee with a Chemex?Ī barista should remember the fundamentals of brewing coffee, what ever the method and the device is. Other methods of brewing are immersion (for example in French Press) and pressure (for example espresso) and the combination of these two (for example Aeropress). Infusion is the method where water is running through the coffee bed in a filter and down into a vessel below. This is one of the devices that use brewing method called ”infusion”, sometimes also called ”drip” or ”gravity brew”. Did you know that Chemex is a part of many museum collections in such famous places as Museum of Modern Art in New York?! ![]()
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