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You are here: Home / Review / How to Use a Chemex Pour Over Coffee Jug

How to Use a Chemex Pour Over Coffee Jug

Published on August 18, 2015 by Ed 12 Comments
Last Updated on February 27, 2019

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The Chemex pour over coffee jug is easy to use and results in delicious coffee without the bitterness that using a cafetiere can give.

The Chemex - A stylishly retro way of making pour-over coffee

We are a coffee household here, always needing its pick-me-up powers to get us going in the morning. We’ve recently been enjoying using a pour-over funnel as our brewing technique, not only for the simplicity but also for the clarity of taste, especially when compared to a cafetiere.

We’ve recently being trying a Chemex combined jug and pour-over funnel. Use is straightforward: the filter paper is placed in the funnel, wetted and pre-warmed with boiling water which is then poured out. The filter paper is a single circle of paper, folded twice and opened out. By aligning the side that has three thicknesses with the spout, it keeps its shape and pouring out the hot water is easy (we always use our BRITA filter kettle – the difference to the coffee is remarkable). Then just use in the same was as any pour over cone: add the coffee and some of the water (just off the boil) to allow the coffee to bloom before pouring the rest of the water. Once the water has dripped through, lift out the filter paper and coffee grounds and discard, and the coffee itself is ready to be poured from the jug.

The advantage of pour over methods of making coffee to a cafetiere is that because with pour over, the finished coffee isn’t sitting in contact with the grounds, it’s not as bitter, but packed with flavour. If you prefer brighter, fruitier flavoured coffee, then pour over is for you. For a stronger, more intense drink, stick with a cafetiere.

We really like the design style of the Chemex; with its timeless lab feel. It’s surprising to find that it was designed in 1941; I would have said some time in the sixties. Ours has the detachable wooden collar to insulate you from the hot glass, with a leather thong to tie it on. Capacity is very good; our ten cup brewer claims a capacity of 50 US fluid ounces (a shade under one and a half litres), but I’m not sure you could fit enough coffee into the cone for that much. It is quite tall, at just under 24 cm, and wide at 15.5 cm, so does take space on the shelf.

As a stylish way of brewing a good cup of pour-over, with the simplicity and clarity of flavour that that implies, we really like and, importantly, enjoy using the Chemex.

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How to make perfect Chemex pour-over coffee

The chemex is a stylish way to brew pour-over coffee; lighter and less bitter than a cafetiere
Servings: 1 person
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
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Ingredients

  • 15 g Ground coffee (Per person)
  • 225 ml Water (Per person. Just off the boil - about 95°C)
  • Water (Boiling. To wet filter paper)

Instructions

  • Fold the filter paper into 4, and place into the Chemex. Pour over boiling water to wet. Pour out the spare water.
  • Add the ground coffee to the filter paper. Pour over the water to wet the grounds. Wait for about 30 seconds for the coffee to become fully wet.
  • Slowly pour over the remaining water.
  • Remove the filter paper (it's hot - use your fingertips!), and enjoy your freshly brewed coffee.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
How to make perfect Chemex pour-over coffee
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3
% Daily Value*
Sodium 11mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Drink
Keyword: How to make Chemex coffee, How to use a Chemex
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Fuss Free Flavours received a Chemex, coffee and a filter kettle from BRITA.  All opinions our own.

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  1. @chelscoult3

    5 stars
    Looks great for those who love a good coffee. I’m not really a hot drink person unless it has chocolate in it!

    Reply
    • Helen

      We’re addicted. Love good coffee.

      Reply
  2. kara

    5 stars
    what a novel idea, i really like the look of it. great post! k x

    Reply
    • Helen

      Good looking as well as good coffee!

      Reply
  3. Kevin Chambers-Paston

    I love the look of this coffee maker and it’s great to hear that it tastes as good as it looks!

    Reply
    • Helen

      they are fab Kevin, and look good when on display too!

      Reply
  4. Jude

    5 stars
    I’ve wanted one of these since I saw them on a stellar story last year. Your recommendation has swayed me, I’ll be buying one asap when I get ack to Richmond. Jude x

    Reply
    • Helen

      They are so stylish Jude

      Reply
  5. Becs @ Lay the table

    5 stars
    Never had Chemex brewed coffee but I’ve had ones made with a Hario. I imagine it’s similar although the Chemex is a heck of a lot quicker!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is very similar to the Hario, but more spectacular and better for a crowd!

      Reply
  6. Marcus Bishop

    5 stars
    That’s a really good looking jug. Is using a filter really that different from a cafetiere?

    Reply
    • Helen

      I think the coffee is far less bitter and because of that you can really taste, and appreciate, all the other flavour notes.

      Reply

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