Chemex
Updated: Jul 27
Designed for striking clarity and elegance, this recipe yields an impeccably clean, velvety cup that highlights the most delicate floral and fruity notes of your coffee. The magic lies in the Chemex’s thick, specialty paper filters and conical glass design, which filter out all bitter oils and sediment, leaving you with a exceptionally smooth, crystalline brew.
What You Need:
Coffee of your choice
Grinder
Kettle
Chemex Brewer
Chemex Bonded Paper Filter
Coffee Scale
Coffee Server or Glass Carafe
Recipe:
Coffee: 20g
Grind Size: Medium-Coarse (FELLOW Ode #6.1)
Water: 300g at 92°C
Brewing Ratio: 1:15 (For every 1g coffee, we add 15g water)
Technique
Prep & Set-Up
Heat: Bring water to 93°C (200°F).
Grind: Measure 20g of freshly roasted coffee (medium-coarse).
Rinse: Place 3-ply side of Chemex filter toward the spout, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and discard rinse water. Add grounds and gently shake to level.
Pouring Instructions
0:00 – The Bloom: Pour 40g of water in a spiral to saturate all grounds. Pause for 30 seconds.
0:30 – Main Pour: Slowly pour the remaining 260g in a continuous spiral, then straight down, keeping the bed fully saturated.
Total Water: 300g | Ratio: 1:15
Brew Guide
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