CHEMEX
20Oct
The Chemex is a coffee maker with elegant, timeless design and beloved functionality. The hourglass shape and sturdy wooden handle are instantly recognizable, and the relatively simple brewing process makes the Chemex a powerhouse in the specialty coffee world.
At Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters, we love how easy it is to brew big batches of our single-origin coffees with a Chemex, making it the ideal brewer for sharing a cup with friends. Read on for some very basic and simple brewing guide for how to get the most out of this versatile brewer.
What makes the Chemex truly unique, is the thick filter. The Chemex filters are much more densely woven than traditional coffee filters (which is 20-30% thicker than those used by other pour-over methods.) They help to regulate the flow of coffee while removing much of the body and coffee oils. The filter slows down the flow of water passed through it, resulting in a better developed flavour.
This makes the Chemex a perfect choice for enjoying more acidic or floral light roast coffees (though it’ll brew you a delicious dark roast as well). The learning curve is a little steeper than other methods but most home-brewers have no trouble making really good coffee after a little practice.
The fact that Chemex is both a brewer and a coffee decanter, as well as its well-chosen shape and elegance have made this device an icon of design. The Illinois Institute of Technology,has also declared Chemex one of the hundred best-designed products in modern history.
Chemex coffee is widely considered the better choice for people who are looking for a smoother cup with less bitterness and don’t mind the lack of body. The resulting brew is very bright and clear as opposed to thick and heavy. A cup of coffee created from Chemex is a sediment-free, light, clean with a balanced set of floral notes.
The resulting brew is Because of the restricted flow, the total brewing time is longer than some other methods. However, this longer infusion time allows more time for the flavours to develop.
Grind: Medium Coarse
Water: 91°C
Ratio (Coffee to water): 1:15
Brew Time: 2.30min
Steps -
00.00 - 00.30
Pour 100ml of water and let the coffee bloom
Swirl gently as it drips through.
00.30 - 01.00
Pour another 50ml of water.
01.00 - 02.30
Pour 75ml of water and swirl it gently. Let it Drip.
The Chemex is available in a classic wood-handled variant. Overall a simple, beautiful, brewer that makes great coffee.
At Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters, we love how easy it is to brew big batches of our single-origin coffees with a Chemex, making it the ideal brewer for sharing a cup with friends. Read on for some very basic and simple brewing guide for how to get the most out of this versatile brewer.
HISTORY OF CHEMEX BREWER
The Chemex Coffee Maker is a pour over style coffee-maker. American chemist Peter Schlumbohm invented the Chemex brewer and it was released by the Chemex Corporation in 1942.What makes the Chemex truly unique, is the thick filter. The Chemex filters are much more densely woven than traditional coffee filters (which is 20-30% thicker than those used by other pour-over methods.) They help to regulate the flow of coffee while removing much of the body and coffee oils. The filter slows down the flow of water passed through it, resulting in a better developed flavour.
This makes the Chemex a perfect choice for enjoying more acidic or floral light roast coffees (though it’ll brew you a delicious dark roast as well). The learning curve is a little steeper than other methods but most home-brewers have no trouble making really good coffee after a little practice.
The fact that Chemex is both a brewer and a coffee decanter, as well as its well-chosen shape and elegance have made this device an icon of design. The Illinois Institute of Technology,has also declared Chemex one of the hundred best-designed products in modern history.
IS THE CHEMEX BETTER?
Chemex brewed coffee tastes better than many other coffee makers because of the unique filter, all glass construction, and the unique shape of the device. The all-glass construction imparts no additional flavours into your cup, ensuring that what you're tasting is 100% coffee. If you enjoy clean tasting coffee with a bright flavour, you will really enjoy using a Chemex.Chemex coffee is widely considered the better choice for people who are looking for a smoother cup with less bitterness and don’t mind the lack of body. The resulting brew is very bright and clear as opposed to thick and heavy. A cup of coffee created from Chemex is a sediment-free, light, clean with a balanced set of floral notes.
HOW DOES THE CHEMEX WORK?
It serves as a dual function of brewer and server. The brewing method is the classic pour over method: The Chemex works similarly to a pour-over with the exception that the filter is inserted in the brewing vessel itself. The conical filter contains the ground coffee in which hot water is poured with circular movements. The Chemex has a slender design and uses a dense filter which slows down the flow of water compared to other pourover type methods. The force of gravity makes the water filter through the coffee bed to extract all the flavour and thus obtain a very balanced drink contained in the bottom of the vessel, ready to be served.The resulting brew is Because of the restricted flow, the total brewing time is longer than some other methods. However, this longer infusion time allows more time for the flavours to develop.
CHEMEX BREW GUIDE
Coffee: 15gmsGrind: Medium Coarse
Water: 91°C
Ratio (Coffee to water): 1:15
Brew Time: 2.30min
Steps -
00.00 - 00.30
Pour 100ml of water and let the coffee bloom
Swirl gently as it drips through.
00.30 - 01.00
Pour another 50ml of water.
01.00 - 02.30
Pour 75ml of water and swirl it gently. Let it Drip.
WHERE TO BUY THE CHEMEX COFFEE MAKER?
You can find the Chemex 3 Cup Coffee Maker in our stores as well as on our website www.corridorseven.coffeeThe Chemex is available in a classic wood-handled variant. Overall a simple, beautiful, brewer that makes great coffee.