Thanks for not going into a philosophical tangent about how coffee is the window to your soul and that how you pour the water determines your personality. You just taught me how to use a chemex
Love this haha... I mean the purpose of this thing and the filter is to make consistent coffee without the need to do all that crap. If you have that much time in the morning, I guess I am envious. Anyways, thank you for the video. The filter from Chemex and the directions supplied were confusing me. I didn't understand the 3-ply and 1-ply thing, and I still don't really, but you at least confirmed I was doing it right. Thank you!
I had been using my French Press. I saw your video, and I ordered a pour over coffee maker. It arrived today. I watched your video as I made my coffee. It was great! Thank you.
Thanks so much! I bought my Chemex a few months ago and have been struggling to find the right proportions (so many videos want you to weigh everything out, which I definitely do not have time for in the morning). I usually make half a pot and I tried your method with 4 tbs of coffee and it turned out great!
you weigh things out for a reason. just like in baking it is a recipe. it doesnt have to be hard. people just make excuses. However, you don't HAVE to buy a scale. you can "weigh" it with a spoon , cup, jar. just as long as you keep it (water and coffee) consistent.
Well hot damn! Why didn't I see this video before all the other long drawn out ones? Well done my friend. One thing I like to do is after I poor hot water in the chemex, instead of pouring it out for no use, I pour it into the cup or cups i will use to drink the coffee. What that does is allow a small temperature change between the cold cup and the coffee, so it doesn't cool off faster. I hate pouring my coffee into a cool cup, makes a hug difference.
Also, it is worth grinding the beans before every cup instead of grinding a couple of days worth. I know the point is to be quick and easy but if you own a grind and can leave it on the counter or otherwise easily accessible, it will probably be worth the fresher taste to grind right before each brew. Store your beans in that air tight container and never freeze them. ;-)
It actually does. Not much if you brew Chemex or Woodneck (or v60), but in case its espresso then its crucial to have time between grind and brewing as short as possible. That said, coffee will "act" much better even in pour over methods if its grounded shortly before using. Its not some made up stuff, just basic chemistry and coffee aging (oxidation).
Honestly why even go with a pour-over if you want something "quick and easy"? You either brew good coffee with good beans (which takes time and/or money) or commercial coffee with a cheap drip machine.
Freezing(already roasted beans) is excellent in my experience. The only time I wouldn't freeze is when I have green beans as they keep well at room temperature for a long time before you're ready to roast.
I put my coffee in an Ember heat retention cup and the remainder into a Yeti 20 oz Tumbler (Magslider lid) which is insulated. Keeps the coffee above my drinking temperature of 140 for refills. I make 500 ml every morning; about 3 cups. 😊
I do use a scale. About 24g of coffee for 16 oz of cup. Coffee and water add up to 477g to make it easy. I adjust the amount of coffee to the roast I'm using but 24 is a good place to start.
2:02 should not add too much if you want a stronger coffee taste. Instead go with coffee beans that makes the taste stronger (dark roasted), else you ruin the taste (= getting bitter). Same goes for a weaker taste (go with less roasted beans) so stick to the recommendations from Chemex and/or other sources. Also important to not let the water go through the grinded coffee beans too fast (= taste not getting as strong as it should) so experiment a bit with the grind levels on your grinder. And don't pour too hot water on aswell (boiling water), it should be just below around 92-96°C (around 197-205°F) to maximize the taste. A nice cup of coffee should have a long and great aftertaste and even taste good after getting colder.
Nicely done and concise. I’ve had great results with my Bon Jour French press, and it doesn’t involve buying filters which is nice. I’ve heard the filters take out certain chemicals that are not great for a good tasting cup of coffee?
Homemade coffee novice here. What do you do with the rest of the boiled coffee as you started pouring I knew it was not gonna fit in your cup... Is it ideal to pour a few table spoons of ground coffee as oppose to say 2 table spoons of instant coffee? Or that's all a personal preference?
heard the Chemex Coffee Maker brews don't retain heat very well and that it's difficult to have a nice hot cuppa coffee with any sort of consistency? True/False?
i recently found out about the chemex and this video definitely made me want to purchase one even more. not only is it beautifully designed but as i hear...coffee tastes delicious. thank you for the video 💕
I know - I was confused as well after watching other people's videos because I saw everyone stopping at the button. So I called Chemex and spoke to their lovely customer service department and they were just as perplexed as I was on why everyone was stopping halfway. They confirmed that the button is indeed halfway (note the tip on step 3: www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/brewing-product-care-instructions) and surmised that those folks must have only wanted a couple cups of coffee, either based on "their measurements" or because it looked better for video. You can definitely make a full brew, all the way just under the handle. I do it weekly. :) Hope that helps!
Recently, I have been wondering if a coffee maker exists that does not have plastic parts and thought about checking yard sales in the spring to see if I ran across an old percolator type glass coffee pot I remember brewing on the stove top as a child. The Chemex may be the answer.
That's pretty much the Brazilian style of coffee! And I just watched your cassava tortilla video! I'm thinking you should come visit us in Brazil! You'll love the food for sure!
So you don't have to measure how much water you pour? For instance, with my French press, I fill my coffee mug with water and then pour it into my electric kettle and I know I will have exactly one mug's worth (I can always double it if I'm planning to make two cups). I'm a bit confused as to how you know you're poured the right amount of water over the coffee in your Chemex filter.
The hario kettle will it fill the chemex full ? I figure if I wet the filter another method and use all if the hario kettle do you think it would fill the chemex up ? I'm looking for a pour over kettle that will fill up the chemex .
I'm getting a Chemex soon I've been using a Bunn. I love my Bunn coffee maker and will still use it most days. I'll probably use my Chemex Friday through Sundays on my weekends or when I feel like being productive. Edit: I always grind my own coffee beans!
My only problem is... How can you keep it warm? If there's a 15 minute window in between cups...I don't don't the coffee getting cold. Maybe I'm missing something.
Just curious, is there a reason you like the Chemex vs. French Press? I just started using a French Press after my Mr Coffee abruptly retired after 35 years together :) Decided to go old school with the French Press, really enjoy the coffee and the process of making it. Also have a stove top Espresso but haven't tried it yet.
My husband loves the french press, too, but I hate all the grounds that end up in the coffee. Plus I've heard that french press coffee raises your cholesterol (perhaps due to the oils that end up in the coffee). With the Chemex, the filter keeps some of those things OUT of your coffee, so hopefully doesn't raise my cholesterol.
@@Nypatn you and Lisa have sold me. French press cracked accidentally and coffee drip maker is toxic. Which is why I switched to old fashioned glass leftovers containers for the fridge and glass storage jars for the pantry
This is just the video I needed. I do use a timer but I was concened about the rest of the process and well you did just as I do every day. Thanks for the video!
I make Chemex coffee every day. A timer isn’t that important because the brew is over when the water drains. Neither is a temperature-controlled pot; you can just use boiling water. But a scale is critical for achieving the correct ratio of coffee and water. I also grind beans (Oxo grinder) for every pot. But most people simply can’t distinguish coffee taste and if that’s the case, you don’t need a Chemex. If you can distinguish coffee tastes quite well, however, then measuring accurately by weight becomes important for consistency. Just my two cents.
Good video but it’s best to grind fresh per brew. Pre ground coffee starts to deteriorate after about 15 minutes. If you are going to pay a premium for good coffee it’s best to make the most of it.
What size Chemex is that? I'm debating whether to get an 8 or 10 oz. I'm not sure if this looks bigger than I imagined, or if you just have a small frame and it looks huge in front of you, lol.
@@Downshiftology Thanks! I literally just ordered the 8 cup 5 minutes before reading your reply, lol. I figured if I need more coffee, I'll just make another round.
Kinda depends, in general you want warmer water for stuff thats lightly roasted and colder water for darker roasts. If its made (roasted) specially for Chemex or v60 its usually 95-97°C. If for some reason you want to do pour over on super dark roast like some for espresso, it can even go as low as 85°C.
@@TheNaijaGosiper I should add, that if your brew tastes a bit bitter or a really bitter (and coffee itself is roasted well and its reasonably fresh) then its mostly cause water temp was too high. If its really sour or "flat" then it either wasnt bloomed right, or temp was too low for bloom. Ofc unless its some light roasted Africa, then its just probably how it tastes. :D
Thank you so much for the easy tutorial! I was looking one up and this was the easiest one! I was curious what the difference was between grinding beans or just buying a pre-grinded bag of coffee was? Also, any suggestions on how to keep the coffee warm once its in the jar? hot plate? Thank you!! :)
Hi Jenna - grinding beans at home gives you fresher beans and allows you to grind them to a coarser consistency, which is what you need for the Chemex. Most store bought bags of pre-grinded coffee are ground finely for regular drip coffee makers.
A hot plate will work but will affect coffee taste the longer it sits there. Also Chemex makes a glass top for the brewer. It still lets air /heat escape because its not sealed but it helps. They make a wire grid for electric coil range to set the brewer on top or you can set directly on gas flame/glass cooktop. All of these have to be on very low setting. I would describe pre ground vs fresh ground the same way as baking bread or cookies. The aroma, texture and flavor of freshly baked bread is not the same 3-4 days later. I have found preground coffee can last 3 days after opening if in airtight container. Maybe a week tops but it definitely loses flavor.
Thank you so much that visual helps! Still learning the coffee ground to the water amount technique. My brain doesn't work well with the whole "grams" idea because lets be honest, I just want something simple. Though I use little creamer I love some strong coffee. If I make 8 cups of water, how many scoops would you recommend? In tablespoons or two tablespoons? :)
First, I have all of the stuff to measure and the reason you see people doing it is for consistency but you really don't need it. It' s easier if you brew the same amount because then you just use the same mark on what ever cup to measure you're using. So, if you're using this 8 cup Chemex keep in mind they are not 8 ounce cups. They are 5 ounce cups for a total of 40 ounces. For this amount of water you would use 3/4 of a cup or 12 tablespoons of coffee. If its too weak add one table spoon at a time until it's what you want.
Has anyone *gasp* cleaned their Chemex consistently without removing the wooden handle, as suggested by the manufacturer? I was wondering if it really messed up the wood that much or not.
What a great video along with all of your other videos. I have learned so much since I found your site. I really like the top you are wearing as well! Could you please tell me where you got it?
Yeah ! Good coffee, watching yours video, that good for me to start the day 😍 Last evening when couples hours to fix a drawer to put my seasonings like yours, hahaha have much fun to repeat because of some errors. But finally got it 👍 I know how it a lot of work all the videos and your page internet, but God a would like to listen to more then just 1 a weak, 🤗 I dont listen to TV, dont have the time, i work my 9 hrs a day and do Moto Trials, MotoCross, and listen to you while doing a lots of research on Celiac Disease and my symptoms because a i'm also allergic to weat. But life get great when you find people like you, that help you cook easily and is not expensive. Thanks again for everything you do, it's great and i enjoy be part of it, in the way that i do you're recipe. 😊 Have a nice day Sofie 🌹 Perhaps the way i structure my phrase is bizzare, but like i have mention before, i'm French ans i do have to find a lots of word in translator internet to get it correct 😃 💖
Hi Sofie - no apologies are necessary! :) I'm happy you're enjoying the videos and that's awesome you're working on a spice drawer. I love mine. I wish I could do more than one video a week as well. Perhaps in the future I will! But I'm thrilled that you're enjoying the videos and my channel. I appreciate all your support and kind words! ❤️
Permanent filter saves money and it's zero waste option. The coffee does taste slightly better with paper filters since it filters the oils and impurities, so you can really get the full flavor.
New to this channel and so excited to see future videos. Minimalist style, kitchen functionality, my type of healthy recipes, and coffee❤️! Great videos and tips, thanks for taking your time to share .
This is fast becoming my favourite way to manual brew at home, only just purchased my one. Love how clean you can make a cup of coffee taste with it. The flavour notes come through so well. Going to use it for my next video review on my channel
Nice video, thanks for producing it! I plan on making one myself. Funny enough, I'm no hipster metric units using snob about it, but I absolutely DO like to use a scale and timer in my coffee brewing. The only reason for me is that I want to be able to have repeatable consistency. I dialed in my "formula" to my own taste, over time, and now I can repeat it daily and for others upon request. Having brewed Chemex at least a 1000 times now, I do see the appeal of not being quite so careful about it. It can be frustrating when you get distracted and say, let the initial soak last 2 minutes, things like that happen when there are kids around! :)
I saw a picture of one of these for sale on Facebook and sadly it sold before I could get it but I've wanted one ever since. I thought it was a random obscure thing, but loved the look. I want one for in game coffee. It totally looks the parts :D
Storage sure, but when you grind coffee they release gasses that alter the flavor. If you’re going to grind coffee at home and store it in bulk why not just buy pre-ground coffee from the store and cut out a step? You’re losing flavors and aromas for no reason.
Arron Hunt unless it was freshly roasted her coffee would've been already degassed. Coffee takes 7 days to degas and after grinding it early speeds up the degassing phase. All the C02 gets released upon degassing. Grinding it early helps the degassing but may alter the flavor. If she had flavor locked beans they would've already been degassed. And good to grind and store. If she had them longer than 14 days in the container than she'd lose the quality but seeing she brews a lot of coffee and grinds per brew her coffee's flavor and the bean integrity shouldn't be compromised.
Such a great video! I am just wondering what the size of your Chemex is. When I click on the Amazon link above it brings me to the 8 cup, is that right? Just wanted to double check before I purchase my own, inspired by this video ;) Thank you!!
This is way too much trouble and the coffee gets cold so you will need to microwave it. Gonna be wasting expensive coffee. A French press would be much easier and less expensive. And those GIANT filters???
What's negative is using nonsense phrases like "mansplaining." So only women are allowed to speak their mind or state facts? No need to get triggered over someone having their own thoughts.
That seems like a long process. I just use instant coffee and the process is so simple I will be finished drinking my first cup by the time you’re done making yours.
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Thanks for not going into a philosophical tangent about how coffee is the window to your soul and that how you pour the water determines your personality. You just taught me how to use a chemex
Thank you for not having a scale, and a timer... and a beard
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I like how literally everyone understands this joke 😂
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Love this haha... I mean the purpose of this thing and the filter is to make consistent coffee without the need to do all that crap. If you have that much time in the morning, I guess I am envious. Anyways, thank you for the video. The filter from Chemex and the directions supplied were confusing me. I didn't understand the 3-ply and 1-ply thing, and I still don't really, but you at least confirmed I was doing it right. Thank you!
Only a hipster could turn coffee making into a chore.
I remember watching Mary Tyler Moore shows when I was young, and she had a Chemex. I just purchased mine about 6 months ago and we love it!
I have tried both the Chemex and V60 pour over methods and I much prefer the Chemex for flavor and consistency. Thank you for a no nonsense video!
I had been using my French Press. I saw your video, and I ordered a pour over coffee maker. It arrived today. I watched your video as I made my coffee. It was great! Thank you.
So glad to hear that Linda 😊
Nice video! The uplifting music called to mind how blessed I am to be able to brew a cup of coffee each morning. Life is so good!
Just want to say, really impressed by quality of the video and production value. Keep up the fantastic work. (Also, a vote for more coffee shows)
Thanks so much! I bought my Chemex a few months ago and have been struggling to find the right proportions (so many videos want you to weigh everything out, which I definitely do not have time for in the morning). I usually make half a pot and I tried your method with 4 tbs of coffee and it turned out great!
Wonderful - that's so great to hear Christine! Like you, I want my coffee fast and fuss free in the morning. ;) x
you weigh things out for a reason. just like in baking it is a recipe. it doesnt have to be hard. people just make excuses.
However, you don't HAVE to buy a scale. you can "weigh" it with a spoon , cup, jar. just as long as you keep it (water and coffee) consistent.
Who's grateful to find a video that doesn't involve 84 hipster brewing accessories in metric units
Haha. That many accessories wouldn't go with my minimalist nature. ;) Thanks Maureen! x
Hahaha hilarious
Lol,but I do have to say the metric system is actually easier
I would be grateful to find a video that doesn't have comments constantly complaining about what hipsters do.
That’s the best way to make coffee though...
Well hot damn! Why didn't I see this video before all the other long drawn out ones? Well done my friend. One thing I like to do is after I poor hot water in the chemex, instead of pouring it out for no use, I pour it into the cup or cups i will use to drink the coffee. What that does is allow a small temperature change between the cold cup and the coffee, so it doesn't cool off faster. I hate pouring my coffee into a cool cup, makes a hug difference.
Also, it is worth grinding the beans before every cup instead of grinding a couple of days worth. I know the point is to be quick and easy but if you own a grind and can leave it on the counter or otherwise easily accessible, it will probably be worth the fresher taste to grind right before each brew. Store your beans in that air tight container and never freeze them. ;-)
i dont think leaving the ground coffee in a container for a few days will affect it too much. a few weeks yes. all of the aroma is gone by then.
It actually does. Not much if you brew Chemex or Woodneck (or v60), but in case its espresso then its crucial to have time between grind and brewing as short as possible.
That said, coffee will "act" much better even in pour over methods if its grounded shortly before using. Its not some made up stuff, just basic chemistry and coffee aging (oxidation).
Honestly why even go with a pour-over if you want something "quick and easy"? You either brew good coffee with good beans (which takes time and/or money) or commercial coffee with a cheap drip machine.
@@andrewfurusawa4609 is the moccamaster a cheap drip machine?
Freezing(already roasted beans) is excellent in my experience. The only time I wouldn't freeze is when I have green beans as they keep well at room temperature for a long time before you're ready to roast.
After serving , how do you keep the rest of the coffee warm that is left in the chemex
I put my coffee in an Ember heat retention cup and the remainder into a Yeti 20 oz Tumbler (Magslider lid) which is insulated. Keeps the coffee above my drinking temperature of 140 for refills. I make 500 ml every morning; about 3 cups. 😊
Thank you for this! I am new to coffee drinking/just received a Chemex. I was so confused on how much water to put in and coffee!
Finally, a sensible video on how to use this coffee maker.
Thanks Ted! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Downshiftology does the bloom really make a difference in taste?
I do use a scale. About 24g of coffee for 16 oz of cup. Coffee and water add up to 477g to make it easy. I adjust the amount of coffee to the roast I'm using but 24 is a good place to start.
Do you have to pre grind the coffee? Can you just buy coffee grounds
2:02 should not add too much if you want a stronger coffee taste.
Instead go with coffee beans that makes the taste stronger (dark roasted), else you ruin the taste (= getting bitter).
Same goes for a weaker taste (go with less roasted beans) so stick to the recommendations from Chemex and/or other sources.
Also important to not let the water go through the grinded coffee beans too fast (= taste not getting as strong as it should) so experiment a bit with the grind levels on your grinder.
And don't pour too hot water on aswell (boiling water), it should be just below around 92-96°C (around 197-205°F) to maximize the taste.
A nice cup of coffee should have a long and great aftertaste and even taste good after getting colder.
Cold brew anyone? Laughing....but, you are right. When I get mild roast it comes out perfect for me. Dark roast is too strong.
Great video. I have a permanent stainless steel filter that came with my chemex. Do I still have to do the rinsing part ?
No sir, you don't have to rinse metal filters. The rinsing is to remove the paper taste.
I wouldn't change a thing, except for the premature grinding, taste is not the same after a few hours.
Nicely done and concise. I’ve had great results with my Bon Jour French press, and it doesn’t involve buying filters which is nice. I’ve heard the filters take out certain chemicals that are not great for a good tasting cup of coffee?
Homemade coffee novice here. What do you do with the rest of the boiled coffee as you started pouring I knew it was not gonna fit in your cup... Is it ideal to pour a few table spoons of ground coffee as oppose to say 2 table spoons of instant coffee? Or that's all a personal preference?
...Or that's just the amount you need in order for the chemex to produce a proper cup
I always wondered if I can just use store bought ground coffee, have sent already and wouldn't want them to go to waste
It tends to have a more bitter taste when used, versus a coarser grind.
heard the Chemex Coffee Maker brews don't retain heat very well and that it's difficult to have a nice hot cuppa coffee with any sort of consistency? True/False?
i recently found out about the chemex and this video definitely made me want to purchase one even more. not only is it beautifully designed but as i hear...coffee tastes delicious. thank you for the video 💕
Yay - happy the video made you excited about the Chemex. It really is beautiful and brews a clean, delicious cup of coffee. You're gonna love it! :) x
Nice, how many times would you re-use the coffee ground? Or just a single-time use.
Finally a simple concise explanation. We’ve had our 8cup for a year and today was the first time I made it correctly! 😀
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What a great instructional video! A good cup of coffee is the only thing that gets me going in the morning!
Haha - I hear ya! Thanks Erica!
It seriously is! We love brewing using the chemex
Ok, so I'm really trying to see the point in these, do they male better tasting coffee than a french press?
What coffee beans do you recommend?
Exactly what I needed to know and nothing more. Great video! Trying my new Chemex today, so excited
Some say that the button is where it finishes...I am so confused
I know - I was confused as well after watching other people's videos because I saw everyone stopping at the button. So I called Chemex and spoke to their lovely customer service department and they were just as perplexed as I was on why everyone was stopping halfway. They confirmed that the button is indeed halfway (note the tip on step 3: www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/brewing-product-care-instructions) and surmised that those folks must have only wanted a couple cups of coffee, either based on "their measurements" or because it looked better for video. You can definitely make a full brew, all the way just under the handle. I do it weekly. :) Hope that helps!
Recently, I have been wondering if a coffee maker exists that does not have plastic parts and thought about checking yard sales in the spring to see if I ran across an old percolator type glass coffee pot I remember brewing on the stove top as a child. The Chemex may be the answer.
That's actually what led me to Chemex as well, as I was concerned about all that hot water filtering through plastic. I love my Chemex. :)
Hario V60 comes in ceramic as well :)
That's pretty much the Brazilian style of coffee! And I just watched your cassava tortilla video! I'm thinking you should come visit us in Brazil! You'll love the food for sure!
I would love to visit Brazil! It's one country that's been on my list for quite a while! :) x
Chemex is amazing!
Sopa de macaco kkkkkk
How is it different than the usual electric coffee pots? Other than the manual labor.
What is the difference between a chemex and a Melita coffee maker of the same type model?? 🤔
Thank you
4vrceltic not much. Just the Chemex looks cooler ;)
So you don't have to measure how much water you pour? For instance, with my French press, I fill my coffee mug with water and then pour it into my electric kettle and I know I will have exactly one mug's worth (I can always double it if I'm planning to make two cups). I'm a bit confused as to how you know you're poured the right amount of water over the coffee in your Chemex filter.
Agreed! Thank for not forcing us to weigh in grams. I’m not so fancy I need to get out a scale every day for good coffee 😄
It takes less than one second to take out a scale. 🙄
@@chiaraippoliti right?...by the time my water is boiling I've got my scale out, beans weighed, ground, and ready to brew...
Love simplicity ! I like my coffee really hot and wonder how cool it gets by the time you drink it. Thanks !
The hario kettle will it fill the chemex full ?
I figure if I wet the filter another method and use all if the hario kettle do you think it would fill the chemex up ?
I'm looking for a pour over kettle that will fill up the chemex .
It doesn't fill it quite full. I usually boil another 1/2 kettle of water while the first one is draining through the Chemex.
@@Downshiftology thank you for responding and answering my question ! As well as making this video !
Does it spill when you finish pouring? It seems like it
Thank you for the very useful video. I like the nice looking round “protector” you use to rest your hot kettle. Can you tell me more about it? Thanks!
It's called a trivet
I'm getting a Chemex soon I've been using a Bunn. I love my Bunn coffee maker and will still use it most days. I'll probably use my Chemex Friday through Sundays on my weekends or when I feel like being productive.
Edit: I always grind my own coffee beans!
My only problem is... How can you keep it warm? If there's a 15 minute window in between cups...I don't don't the coffee getting cold. Maybe I'm missing something.
I’m from the Philippines 🇵🇭😊 I watched your presentation, thank you so for your video, appreciate it so much 👍 you are 10 to me 😊
Glad it was helpful! 😊
@@Downshiftology 😊❤☕
Just curious, is there a reason you like the Chemex vs. French Press? I just started using a French Press after my Mr Coffee abruptly retired after 35 years together :) Decided to go old school with the French Press, really enjoy the coffee and the process of making it. Also have a stove top Espresso but haven't tried it yet.
It's just personal preference. Some love French Press and some love pour over. :)
My husband loves the french press, too, but I hate all the grounds that end up in the coffee. Plus I've heard that french press coffee raises your cholesterol (perhaps due to the oils that end up in the coffee). With the Chemex, the filter keeps some of those things OUT of your coffee, so hopefully doesn't raise my cholesterol.
@@Nypatn you and Lisa have sold me. French press cracked accidentally and coffee drip maker is toxic. Which is why I switched to old fashioned glass leftovers containers for the fridge and glass storage jars for the pantry
This is just the video I needed. I do use a timer but I was concened about the rest of the process and well you did just as I do every day.
Thanks for the video!
I make Chemex coffee every day. A timer isn’t that important because the brew is over when the water drains. Neither is a temperature-controlled pot; you can just use boiling water. But a scale is critical for achieving the correct ratio of coffee and water. I also grind beans (Oxo grinder) for every pot. But most people simply can’t distinguish coffee taste and if that’s the case, you don’t need a Chemex. If you can distinguish coffee tastes quite well, however, then measuring accurately by weight becomes important for consistency. Just my two cents.
Good video but it’s best to grind fresh per brew. Pre ground coffee starts to deteriorate after about 15 minutes. If you are going to pay a premium for good coffee it’s best to make the most of it.
Quick and informative! Thank you. Although it took me a second to figure out how to properly fold the filter 😂
What size Chemex is that? I'm debating whether to get an 8 or 10 oz. I'm not sure if this looks bigger than I imagined, or if you just have a small frame and it looks huge in front of you, lol.
I meant to say 8-10 cup.
It's the 8 cup Chemex and linked on my video description. :)
@@Downshiftology Thanks! I literally just ordered the 8 cup 5 minutes before reading your reply, lol. I figured if I need more coffee, I'll just make another round.
How hot is the water supposed to be?
Can I use an electric water kettle...?
Please how many degree Celsius should I heat my water for brewing?
Kinda depends, in general you want warmer water for stuff thats lightly roasted and colder water for darker roasts. If its made (roasted) specially for Chemex or v60 its usually 95-97°C. If for some reason you want to do pour over on super dark roast like some for espresso, it can even go as low as 85°C.
The optimal brewing temperature is around 205°F.
I appreciate the replies... thanks 🙏
@@TheNaijaGosiper I should add, that if your brew tastes a bit bitter or a really bitter (and coffee itself is roasted well and its reasonably fresh) then its mostly cause water temp was too high. If its really sour or "flat" then it either wasnt bloomed right, or temp was too low for bloom. Ofc unless its some light roasted Africa, then its just probably how it tastes. :D
@@corwinblack4072 you're the best😁
Thanks.
Thank you so much for the easy tutorial! I was looking one up and this was the easiest one! I was curious what the difference was between grinding beans or just buying a pre-grinded bag of coffee was? Also, any suggestions on how to keep the coffee warm once its in the jar? hot plate? Thank you!! :)
Hi Jenna - grinding beans at home gives you fresher beans and allows you to grind them to a coarser consistency, which is what you need for the Chemex. Most store bought bags of pre-grinded coffee are ground finely for regular drip coffee makers.
And yes, a hot plate could work as well. :)
A hot plate will work but will affect coffee taste the longer it sits there. Also Chemex makes a glass top for the brewer. It still lets air /heat escape because its not sealed but it helps. They make a wire grid for electric coil range to set the brewer on top or you can set directly on gas flame/glass cooktop. All of these have to be on very low setting.
I would describe pre ground vs fresh ground the same way as baking bread or cookies. The aroma, texture and flavor of freshly baked bread is not the same 3-4 days later.
I have found preground coffee can last 3 days after opening if in airtight container. Maybe a week tops but it definitely loses flavor.
Thank you so much that visual helps! Still learning the coffee ground to the water amount technique. My brain doesn't work well with the whole "grams" idea because lets be honest, I just want something simple. Though I use little creamer I love some strong coffee. If I make 8 cups of water, how many scoops would you recommend? In tablespoons or two tablespoons? :)
First, I have all of the stuff to measure and the reason you see people doing it is for consistency but you really don't need it. It' s easier if you brew the same amount because then you just use the same mark on what ever cup to measure you're using.
So, if you're using this 8 cup Chemex keep in mind they are not 8 ounce cups. They are 5 ounce cups for a total of 40 ounces. For this amount of water you would use 3/4 of a cup or 12 tablespoons of coffee. If its too weak add one table spoon at a time until it's what you want.
What type of coffee bean did you use?
: ) a happy short video
I am excited and motivated, going to try it RIGHT now
Is this method called a drip coffee?
I’m not getting it. What the difference from brewing a regular coffee
PhotosByCarmenKC none, more fancy I guess
Has anyone *gasp* cleaned their Chemex consistently without removing the wooden handle, as suggested by the manufacturer? I was wondering if it really messed up the wood that much or not.
I don't usually remove it and it's fine. :)
What do you think about the french press?
Some people love it, but I prefer pour over. Just personal preference. :)
What is the 'little button on the outside', please?
That's the halfway full mark.
@@Downshiftology Thank you! :)
What a great video along with all of your other videos. I have learned so much since I found your site. I really like the top you are wearing as well! Could you please tell me where you got it?
Yay, love to hear that! Thanks Karin! And that top was from Banana Republic. :)
Did i miss grind size?
You did. She said medium to course 👍🏼
Is this better than kuerig?
Very great thank you i’ll print this out and mail this to my grandson
Hope you and your grandson enjoy this :)
I've been looking for something with no plastic. Just heard about these!
Yeah ! Good coffee, watching yours video, that good for me to start the day 😍
Last evening when couples hours to fix a drawer to put my seasonings like yours, hahaha have much fun to repeat because of some errors.
But finally got it 👍
I know how it a lot of work all the videos and your page internet, but God a would like to listen to more then just 1 a weak, 🤗
I dont listen to TV, dont have the time, i work my 9 hrs a day and do Moto Trials, MotoCross, and listen to you while doing a lots of research on Celiac Disease and my symptoms because a i'm also allergic to weat.
But life get great when you find people like you, that help you cook easily and is not expensive.
Thanks again for everything you do, it's great and i enjoy be part of it, in the way that i do you're recipe. 😊
Have a nice day Sofie
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Perhaps the way i structure my phrase is bizzare, but like i have mention before, i'm French ans i do have to find a lots of word in translator internet to get it correct 😃
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Hi Sofie - no apologies are necessary! :) I'm happy you're enjoying the videos and that's awesome you're working on a spice drawer. I love mine.
I wish I could do more than one video a week as well. Perhaps in the future I will! But I'm thrilled that you're enjoying the videos and my channel. I appreciate all your support and kind words! ❤️
Thank you so much! You explained everything so simple and the links are below!! Your the best! 😄
You're welcome! :) x
I saw that amazon has reusable stainless steel filters...has anyone tried that before? Or the paper better?
Permanent filter saves money and it's zero waste option. The coffee does taste slightly better with paper filters since it filters the oils and impurities, so you can really get the full flavor.
Danijela S. Thank you for responding! This helps a lot ❤️
What temp water do you use?
How is this better than a drip coffee maker?
It doesn't heat the water in plastic (and there's no plastic parts). I was trying to get away from a device that boiled water in plastic/chemicals. :)
Good video! I use with colombian coffee is the best!
Sounds delicious!
New to this channel and so excited to see future videos. Minimalist style, kitchen functionality, my type of healthy recipes, and coffee❤️! Great videos and tips, thanks for taking your time to share .
Yay - love that we love the same stuff! Thanks so much for your kind words Lianna, I really appreciate it. ❤️
Does this filter out tannins? Thanks
No more than any other method of drip coffee.
This is fast becoming my favourite way to manual brew at home, only just purchased my one. Love how clean you can make a cup of coffee taste with it. The flavour notes come through so well. Going to use it for my next video review on my channel
Glad you enjoyed the video!
How course do you grind your beans?
I do a medium-course grind.
You can insult using a scale but it takes same amount of time and gets much better results!
Nice video, thanks for producing it! I plan on making one myself. Funny enough, I'm no hipster metric units using snob about it, but I absolutely DO like to use a scale and timer in my coffee brewing. The only reason for me is that I want to be able to have repeatable consistency. I dialed in my "formula" to my own taste, over time, and now I can repeat it daily and for others upon request. Having brewed Chemex at least a 1000 times now, I do see the appeal of not being quite so careful about it. It can be frustrating when you get distracted and say, let the initial soak last 2 minutes, things like that happen when there are kids around! :)
I was just admiring these when I was shopping last week. Now I really have to buy one.
Yes! You'll love the Chemex!
Did you say "bloom"?
I saw a picture of one of these for sale on Facebook and sadly it sold before I could get it but I've wanted one ever since. I thought it was a random obscure thing, but loved the look. I want one for in game coffee. It totally looks the parts :D
What sz Chemex is this?
It's the 8-cup.
I love coffee. It was great to know about Chemex.
Glad you liked the video!
LOVE my chemex. And I too don't use any scales to make mine. So much easier.
Definitely! And it's faster - which is good when you really want a cup of coffee in the morning! ;)
use a filterholder and filter on a glas foffeecan for years works the same but it looks trendy😁
Gonna buy a chemex now. The other video I watched made it seem super difficult. Thanks for this
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
please don't use pre gound coffee.....especially if you have a grinder. There is no reason to do so
yeah seriously. Why would you grind coffee at home and then store it in a jar??
She's preserving the shelf life you are supposed to keep them sealed in an air tight container.
Storage sure, but when you grind coffee they release gasses that alter the flavor. If you’re going to grind coffee at home and store it in bulk why not just buy pre-ground coffee from the store and cut out a step? You’re losing flavors and aromas for no reason.
Arron Hunt unless it was freshly roasted her coffee would've been already degassed. Coffee takes 7 days to degas and after grinding it early speeds up the degassing phase. All the C02 gets released upon degassing. Grinding it early helps the degassing but may alter the flavor. If she had flavor locked beans they would've already been degassed. And good to grind and store. If she had them longer than 14 days in the container than she'd lose the quality but seeing she brews a lot of coffee and grinds per brew her coffee's flavor and the bean integrity shouldn't be compromised.
She clearly says she grinds enough for a "couple brews" and stores in an airtight container
I watched many tutorials and yours is the most thorough yet simplified!
Chemex is an amazing cup of coffee.
love the whistling solo in your background music...lol
I ground my coffee bean with the vitamix dry container
Good idea Chantal!
Coffee lovers UNITE! 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽
I haven't seen the weighing scale
Great video, thanks!
Can’t believe how easy you made this to be 😊 I’m going to get the pour-over kettle and start my brewing already
what size is the chemex in your video? tyvm
It's the 8 cup.
Such a great video! I am just wondering what the size of your Chemex is. When I click on the Amazon link above it brings me to the 8 cup, is that right? Just wanted to double check before I purchase my own, inspired by this video ;) Thank you!!
Hi Aquila - thanks so much! Yes, I have the 8 cup Chemex. And I love it! I think you will as well! :) x
God is very beautiful in his design. I enjoyed listening and viewing his beautiful design
This is way too much trouble and the coffee gets cold so you will need to microwave it. Gonna be wasting expensive coffee. A French press would be much easier and less expensive. And those GIANT filters???
1. I love your videos!! 2.Can I use this for tea? 3. Not sure why there is so much negative mansplaning in the comments.
Thank you! And it's really best used for coffee. :)
What's negative is using nonsense phrases like "mansplaining." So only women are allowed to speak their mind or state facts? No need to get triggered over someone having their own thoughts.
One lady took like 6 minutes to brew it was hilarious, good work
It's clear her video is edited. I'm sure it took at least six minutes to brew her pot of coffee.
That seems like a long process. I just use instant coffee and the process is so simple I will be finished drinking my first cup by the time you’re done making yours.