Brew Guide by a great Roaster- Iced
Step by Step Guide to the Perfect Brew
Step 1: Get into the grindSelect your favorite whole bean coffee you want to enjoy and grind it to
medium coarse ground.
Optional Tip: We suggest using a burr grinder because it delivers a more consistent particle size, allowing for a more
even extraction and fuller bodied cup of coffee.
Step 2: Filter upOpen a CHEMEX® Bonded Coffee Filter into a cone shape so that one side of the cone has
three layers, and place it into the top of the CHEMEX® brewer. The think (three-layer) portion should cover the pouring
spout.
Optional Tip: Dampen the filter with warm water to rinse and preheat the brewer. Once the water has drained through the
filter completely, pour it out of the brewer while keeping the filter sealed against the coffeemaker wall.
Step 3: The scoopPut one rounded tablespoon of ground coffee for every 5 oz. cup into the filter cone.
Feel free to use more if you prefer it stronger; our CHEMEX® brewing process eliminates bitterness.
Tip: On all brewers except the pint size model, the “button” indicates the carage is half filled and the bottom of the
wooden collar/spout indicates it's full. On the pint size brewer, the button is the full marker.
Step 4: Let it bloomOnce you have brought the appropriate amount of water to a boil, remove it from the
heat and allow it to stop boiling vigoriously. Pour a small amount of water over the coffee grounds to wet them, and
wait for about 30 seconds for them to “bloom”, releasing the most desirable coffee elements from the grounds.
Optional Tip: Perfect brewing temperature is about 200°F.
Step 5: First pourAfter the grounds bloom, slowly pour the brewing water over the grounds while keeping
the water level well below the top of the CHEMEX® (quarter inch or more).
Step 6: Brew onSlowly pour the remaining water over the grounds, using a circular or back-and-forth
motion as you pour to ensure an even soaking of the grounds.
Step 7: Toss the filterOnce the desired amount of coffee is brewed, lift the filter with spent grounds
out of the brewer and discard.
Step 8: Enjoy the perfect cupPour your freshly made coffee into your CHEMEX® mug and indulge in the
flavor.
Keeping Chemex Warm
Stay warmIn order to keep your coffee warm you may place the CHEMEX® directly on either a glass stove top or gas flame
both at low heat. If you have an electric coil stove top, you must utilize the CHEMEX® stainless steel wire grid (TKG)
in between the CHEMEX® and the coils to prevent breakage. Be sure that there is a small amount of liquid in the carafe
before placing it on a warm heating element.
Warning: Do no place the CHEMEX® Water Kettle directly on an electric coild stove top. For use with an electric coil
stove top we recommend using our CHEMEX® stainless steel wire grid (TKG) bewteen the kettle and the coils to prevent
breakage and personal harm.