BREWING GUIDES
How to Make Coffee with a Chemex®
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
A unique glass brewer that combines science and art, the Chemex® is a great tool that produces a refined cup of coffee.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Pour-over (gooseneck) kettle
- Scale
- Chemex® coffee maker
- Chemex® coffee filter
- Tablespoon
- Mug
- Your favorite ground Starbucks® coffee, like French Roast
- Water
WATER-TO-COFFEE RATIO
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9Tbsp medium ground coffee per 24 fl oz ml water (45 g per 720 ml)
How to Make Coffee with a Chemex®
Follow the Steps Below or Watch the Video Above
STEP 1
Place the Chemex® filter into the brewer
Make sure to leave the thick three-layered side facing the spout.
STEP 2
Wet the filter with hot water
Thoroughly wet the filter to preheat your brewer. When discarding the water, pour it away from the spout.
STEP 3
Add medium ground coffee
Use 9 Tbsp (45 g) of ground coffee for every 24 fl oz (720 ml) of water. Tap gently to even out the grounds and set the scale to zero.
STEP 4
Slowly pour a bit of water onto the grounds
Stop when all the grounds are saturated. Wait 30 seconds to let the coffee bloom.
Blooming helps the coffee release natural fragrances, giving it a fuller flavor.
STEP 5
Slowly pour more water
Starting in the center of the brew bed, slowly pour a pencil-thin stream of water, spiraling outward. Stop when 2⁄3 of the water has been poured.
STEP 6
Wait for 20 seconds
Pause for 20 seconds as the coffee brews, then continue pouring the rest of the water.
STEP 7
Let the coffee drip through
When the coffee stops dripping, discard the filter and gently swirl to experience the nuanced aroma.
STEP 8
Pour & enjoy your coffee at home!
QUICK TIPS
If there’s a thick layer of grounds on the sides of your filter, try different pouring techniques and make sure your pour is even.
RECOMMENDED COFFEE
French Roast
Intense and smoky, the pure, explosive flavor of French Roast is as dark as our dark roasts get.
