Chemex

Grind Medium

Ratio 1:16.7

Time 4:10

I want to brew:

ml of coffee

You'll need:

30gcoffee

500mlwater

Based on 1:16.7 ratio for Chemex. ~15% of water is absorbed by grounds.

Steps

Setup
0:00

Place Chemex filter with 3-fold side toward spout. Rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat the brewer. Discard rinse water.
Add Coffee
0:00

Add 30g of medium-ground coffee to the filter. Shake gently to level the bed.
Bloom
0:45

Start timer. Pour 60-90g of water (95°C/203°F) over the grounds. Stir gently at 0:10 to ensure all grounds are saturated. Wait for bloom to complete.
Main Pour
1:15

At 0:45, begin pouring in slow circles, breaking up any clumps. Continue until you reach 300g total water.
Final Pour
1:45

Continue pouring until you reach 500g total. Stir once clockwise, once counterclockwise with a spoon.
Swirl & Drawdown
4:10

At 2:00, give the Chemex a gentle swirl. Let the coffee drain completely. Target finish time 3:30-4:10.