The Chemex is one of our favorite ways of making coffee. It produces a very clean coffee with delicate aromatic qualities.

In order to brew a perfect cup through the Chemex you will need the following:

1. Chemex (Need a Chemex?)
2. Chemex Filters
3. A coffee scoop (which is a two tablespoon scoop)
4. A liquid measuring cup
5. Clean filtered water
6. Batdorf & Bronson Coffee
7. A quality grinder

Step One:

Measure Water

Start by measuring out your clean filtered water. Always use a two tablespoons of coffee for every 6 oz. of water. We are going to brew 30oz. of coffee in our Chemex. All the water will be transferred to a clean and empty water kettle. Bring your water to a boil.

Step Two:

Measure Coffee

Measure coffee. Remember two tablespoons per 6oz. of water. As we are making a 30oz. Chemex, we will be using 5 coffee scoops (10 tablespoons).

Step Three:

Grind Coffee

When making a Chemex we prefer a coarse grind similar to a French Press.

Step Four:

Set Up Chemex

When brewing with a Chemex you can only use Chemex brand filters. They are thick and sturdy and fit the large diameter of the Chemex cone opening.
The Chemex filters come out of the box in a folded sheet. Pull aside three folds on one side and one fold on the other. Face the three folded side on the Chemex pouring spout.

Step Five:

Rinse Filter

Rinse the filter by pouring approximately 10oz. of hot water through it into the Chemex. Pour water out.

Step Six:

Add Coffee

Add your fresh coarsely ground coffee to the filter in the Chemex.

Step Seven:

Remove Water From Heat

When your water comes to a full rolling boil take it off the heat and let the kettle rest for about 20 seconds (water temperature will drop from 212 to 200 in this time at sea level).