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Chemex Coffee Maker Review | Glass Drip Coffee Maker

March 15, 2020 By Sergio L. Bailey Leave a Comment

This is an arty concept of brewing the coffee which is not only limited to its appealing design but also allows you to manipulate the coffee recipe. In fact, getting the Chemex coffee maker has become the symbol of elegance for the peculiar coffee aficionados. Because of its bold stance and unchanged design since its invention, people tend to prefer this coffee to have the perfect experience.

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About Chemex Coffee Maker

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Chemex coffee maker is the perfect piece of art for the Kitchen decor. In fact, this piece of art will not occupy the space of your kitchen in the showcase/counter. The Chemex produces the pour over coffee maker which is popularly known as Chemex coffee makers.

In addition to pour-over coffeemakers, the brand also produces the Chemex accessories required for making coffee. This includes even the water boiling machine pre-set to generate the temperature necessary for pour over. Along with that, the Chemex manufactures the carafe, and handle blown coffee kettle. Not to mention, the brand also manufactures the stainless steel wire grid useful while using the electric heating coil.

Furthermore, the Chemex coffee maker comes with its exclusive square shaped paper filters. You will have to make a conical funnel by quarter folding it. However, you can learn to make the filter funnel in the section of making coffee, next to this.

Coming to the brand, the Chemex pioneers in making the pour over coffee makers. Chemex pots started existing during the early ’40s making the pour over tools. This product has not experienced a major change or modification. In fact, the wooden handle with the leather string fastening the handle has become iconic. Most recent Chemex models also have the same handle and string on it.

Chemex Coffee Pot Working

This is the brewing process where the water-coffee mixture will be stirred after blooming and passed through the paper filter. Moreover, the finely layered paper filter will allow the water(with infused coffee) to pass through and clog the extracted coffee grounds.chemex coffee maker review

It is made of the borosilicate glass shaped like two conical flasks kept one over the other. However, the inverted cone of the top will have an end, unlike the lower cone.

Having said that, the inverted cone is meant for accommodating the conical coffee filter. The process of brewing starts when you put the coffee grounds in that filter and pour a little water in it for blooming.

Lastly, you can pour water to have your coffee filtered through the conical filter kept in between. Although the filter will not have the perforated layer, the wet paper can perfect allow the flow of water to get through.

Similar to the paper filter, Chemex coffee maker also works on the metal conical filter. It will have a finely perforated grit to keep the extracted coffee inside and infused coffee to drip.

Filtering the coffee can consume some time being a slow drip process. Because of the slow Chemex filter drip coffee maker process, this brewing method delivers the coffee with an optimum extracted flavor. Not to mention, pour despite being the cheap coffee maker surpasses many other brewing machines.

Chemex Coffee Pot Variants

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The Chemex coffee pot manufactures two different variants of their pour over coffeemaker. That said, both of these variants do not differ based on their design or does not have different brewing principle. Other than that, the manufacturer produces different sizes from as small Chemex as three cup pot to as large as thirteen cups.

You will observe the standard Chemex glass coffee maker will have the wooden collar/handle called hand blown coffee maker. Whereas, another variant will have a glass handle protrusion on the flask. Moreover, the Chemex classic vs hand blown or the Chemex handblown vs classic comparison confuses people whereas both the types are essentially the same.

However, people replace the wooden collar with some after-market designer handle. It increases the aesthetics of the pour over coffeemaker. On the other hand, some people modify the Chemex coffee maker to make it blend with their kitchen decor.

Why Is Goose Neck Kettle Necessary?

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We cannot neglect the importance of a Goose Neck Kettle while using the Cemex carafe. Generally, the Chemex coffee maker will require one or another vessel for pouring water onto the coffee grounds conveniently.

Having said that, the Goose Neck with its slender and wide water pouring spout suits perfect for the task. You can easily hold the kettle with its firm handle and pour the water consistently with its slender spout.

Moreover, pouring the water will require a subtle movement of your hand to make the circular shape. In fact, pouring the water in spirals on the coffee grounds is vital for proper blooming and extraction.

Chemex Coffee Maker Reviews

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We have talked about the masterpiece from the brand which has pioneered in making that masterpiece since 1941. In fact, the inventor of this coffeemaker had patented this masterpiece. Also, this product was kept with the few of the best modern-designed objects at the Museum of Modern Art in 1943.

Apart from that, we are looking at the economical coffee maker which has won a million hearts if not billions. Due to its affordable price, ease of use, maintenance-free, easy to wash, and most importantly brew quality, people prefer to buy Chemex coffee maker over others.

Additionally, this glassware coffee brewer from the Chemex is made of the low expanding material. As the matter of fact, the Chemex has the pour over glass coffee maker of Pyrex brand.

Moreover, Pyrex brand produces the borosilicate glass like the one used in Chemex coffee maker. It has an extremely low melting point and even its expansion seems to start at a very high temperature.

Hence, the material of the glass from the Pyrex will withstand the high-temperature instant change in temperature too. However, its advisable to refrain from putting the glass coffee brewer to sudden temperature change(quenching). Especially avoid pouring cold water in the flask when the temperature of the coffee maker is high.

In contrast to the tough built, this product has delicacies which you will understand if you have made a coffee. It consumes a lot of time for making a cup or two.

In fact, only for the reason of its slow brewing speed, people avoid using the pour over. Despite some of the people who avoid using a pour over like its taste. Because of its time-consuming process, they do not use the Chemex coffee maker.

Nevertheless, this Chemex glass coffeemaker has seen a bright sun as there is a huge audience who prefer this brewing method. You too will fall in love with the taste of this coffee when the numerous fruity notes along with the richness of the coffee will burst inside you.

It is an unparalleled experience because of its brew quality that we get.

Chemex Coffee Review & Brewing Process

You can follow this process of making a coffee with the Chemex coffee maker. You shall follow the proportions of coffee and water as given here to have an ideal pour over coffee.

Similarly, you can change the coffee-water ratios and even use water heated at a lower temperature than stated below. In this manner, you can even make the custom coffees which makes the user experience versatile.

1. Rinsing the Coffee Maker Kit

First of all, the glassware will have some contaminants despite you have washed it after the last use. Therefore, clean Chemex coffee pot after the use and at least rinsing it before every use is advisable.

It will not only eliminate the contaminants from the vessel but also enhances the brew quality. In addition to that, you shall avoid using harsh detergents for cleaning because of Chemex dishwasher safe glass will not require harsh cleaning agents.

As it might develop a small film on the interior of the Chemex surface if not cleaned perfectly. Also, it can deteriorate the quality of the coffee acting as a contaminant itself.

2. Letting the Apparatus Dry

Next step is as important as washing the Chemex coffee maker. Moreover, the Chemex will have the leftover water splashes on the inside. It can minutely hinder the coffee brewing process and quality. Having said that, getting rid of the wastewater is necessary.

You need to keep the Chemex until it dries completely. Otherwise using the fresh cleaning cloth is a good option to wipe the Chemex completely.

3. Take the Filter Funnel

There are different types of filter funnel if you consider getting it for your Chemex coffee maker. The filter size will vary according to the type of Chemex you use. In fact, there are different design options to choose from.

Additionally, you will have to make a conical funnel out of the square filter paper. To make a conical funnel out of the square filter you will have to quarter fold the paper. It means you shall first fold the square filter into half and thereafter again folding it further in half.

Having done that, you will see one corner of the folded filter will have four open-ended corners (other corners will have folded ends). Hold one end of that corner with your index finger and thumb and pull it wide.

Do this again with the three-end of that corner which will end up making a conical funnel.

4. Place it in the Chemex Cone

Here, you will have to place the filter on the Chemex coffee maker. The funnel easily accommodates on the inverted cone of the coffee maker. However, placing the filter will also need to follow a bit of precision. A filter is not meant to be placed on the inverted cone of the coffee maker in whichever way seems good to us.

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As we mentioned, when you hold the open-ends of the corner apart. It will have a single layer of filter on its one side and three-layered filter on the other. You can observe the filter will be two different halves of side walls. One will be of the single layer and another half will be of the three-layered side.

Finally, you will have to place the filter on the inverted cone of the Chemex taking care of one thing. You shall align the three-layered side in a way it coincides the pouring spout of the Chemex coffee pot.

In this manner, the filter will hardly move from its place even while pouring the coffee or getting rid of the wastewater.

5. Dampen the Filter

After placing the filter in its place perfectly, you can see that the lightweight filter easily displaces from its spot. There dampening helps the filter stick to the side walls of the Chemex coffee maker.

Dampening the filter help in making the coffee taste better in an obvious way. Moreover, has higher liquid absorbing rate and even releases the paper fragments in the liquid. These particulates are so small to be visible with our naked eyes. However, it will surely notify you of its taste when you drink the coffee filtered from a dry conical funnel.

Hence, when you pour the water over the filter, it absorbs the utmost water possible and will not absorb coffee later on. To dampen the filter, you need to start pouring the water in a thin stream from the center. You direct the pouring water from the center to the extreme top of the side walls following the circular pour pattern.

This will make the filter damp gluing(with water) it to the sidewalls of the Chemex coffee pot. In the end, you will find the water that you pour to dampen the funnel will accumulate in the serving chamber.

6. Dump the Waste Water

You know what to do after reading the previous step, dump the water from the serving chamber of the Chemex coffee maker. Dumping the water from the Chemex is one of the most difficult tasks that people hardly talk about. You will have to not only dump the water but also save the filter from falling off.

Nevertheless, getting rid of the water will not be a difficult task if you try it a few times. It is easy to perform because the key to performing this step is the subtle motion of the hand.

7. Fill Coffee Grounds

After getting rid of the wastewater from the Chemex serving chamber, now it is time for adding the coffee grounds. You can either grind the coffee beans to have to fresh coffee taste or you can go for the pre-ground coffee.

The best coffee for Chemex coffee maker is the light to medium dark roasts. Along with that, the suitable coffee grounds will be of the slightly coarse grind. Coffee grounds need to be slightly coarser than the common salt. On the contrary, neither use finer grounds than this nor the too coarse.

Because the coarser ground will not clog the water for infusion for sufficient time. In a similar manner, finer grounds will clog the coffee water to the point that it may take a lot more time. In fact, both of these practices can end up making the coffee weak and sour respectively.

Remember, you shall use coffee grounds ranging from 1.6 grams to 2 grams for a single cup. Along with that, the appropriate ratio of water should be two ounces. However, you can prefer using lesser water than this to make the concentrated shot.

Lastly, give the Chemex coffee pot a little tap so that the coffee grounds settle perfectly in the filter. The top surface should be as flat as possible.

8. Pour Water for Pre-Infusion/Blooming

Blooming is an important step for brewing the coffee in pour-over style. It requires the brewer to add some water to dampen the grounds completely.

Not to mention, blooming does not require more water but only sufficient water to dampen every coffee molecule. Wait till you see the bubbles. The air void can hinder the extraction process and hence, is necessary to eliminate. Lastly, let it sit for 30 to 45 seconds before proceeding with the next step.

9. Pour Hot Water

Finally, add water to the coffee grounds gently and wait until the water passes through the funnel. Make sure you do not keep the filter for a long time because the last few drops of the coffee will add sour taste. Hence, take the filter when the rate of pouring coffee reduces substantially.

Chemex Coffee Maker Review – Pros/Cons

Go through this section of Chemex reviews to know about the advantages and disadvantages of using the Chemex coffee maker.

Pros
  • A genuine coffee brew which brings out the best from the coffee grounds.
  • This coffee maker is also an art piece and adds to the elegance.
  • Economical coffee making method, a coffee maker is affordable.
  • No maintenance is required.
  • You can choose between the metal and paper filters.
  • The stainless steel grid is useful for heating the coffee on an electric coil.
Cons
  • Pour Over Chemex takes more time than the most other coffee makers.
  • This is a coffee people like in their leisure times.
  • Washing the Chemex coffee maker will require to get a dedicated brush.

THE ENDNOTE

This coffeemaker is suitable for the people who can spare some time to make the perfect shot. Because the slow brew process will test your patience to a verge if you follow a hectic schedule every day. Nevertheless, making the hard shot in the Chemex coffee maker will get the most of the coffee flavor, aroma, and delicate hints of berries in your cup at a surprisingly low price.

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