The Chemex is known for producing one of the cleanest, most balanced cups of coffee. Its thick paper filters remove more oils and sediment, allowing the clarity and sweetness of the coffee to shine.
With just a few simple steps, you can brew a smooth, elegant cup at home.
Follow the steps below:
What You'll Need
Before you start brewing, gather your tools:
• Chemex
• Chemex Filter
• Grinder
• Scale
• Mug
• Fresh SQ1 Coffee
Brew Guide: Chemex
Follow these steps for a clean, balanced cup.
1. Rinse the Filter
Place the Chemex filter in the brewer and rinse it with hot water.
2. Discard the Water
After rinsing, discard the water from the Chemex.
This warms the brewer and removes any paper taste.
3. Add Coffee
Add 23 grams of semi-fine ground SQ1 coffee to the filter and level the coffee bed.
4. Start the Bloom
Pour 50 grams of water over the coffee in a gentle circular motion, starting in the center.
Tip: Never exceed 3× the coffee weight during the bloom.
5. Wait for the Bloom
Allow the coffee to bloom for 30 seconds.
6. Continue Pouring
Pour water in center pulses until you reach 360 grams total water.
7. Let It Finish Brewing
Allow the water to fully filter through the coffee.
This should take about 30–60 seconds.
8. Serve and Enjoy
Once brewing is complete, pour into your favorite mug and enjoy a clean, bright cup.
Curious About Pour-Over Brewing?
Pour-over brewing methods like the Chemex highlight subtle flavors in coffee and reward careful technique.
If you'd like to learn more about brewing methods and extraction, our coffee classes and tastings in Lancaster are a great way to deepen your coffee knowledge.
They’re open to coffee lovers, home brewers, and curious beginners.
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