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Chemex Pour Over Brewing Guide
BRIGHT & BALANCED
The Chemex shines with coffees that have clarity, complexity, and vibrant character. For most people, the best coffee roast for pour over is light to medium roast.
Light roasts showcase origin characteristics like fruit, florals, and citrus. The controlled extraction allows you to fine-tune grind size and brew time and acidity feels crisp rather than sharp when brewed properly. If you love vibrant, expressive coffees, try a light roast from our collection and dial it in.
The Chemex shines with coffees that have clarity, complexity, and vibrant character. For most people, the best coffee roast for pour over is light to medium roast.
Light roasts showcase origin characteristics like fruit, florals, and citrus. The controlled extraction allows you to fine-tune grind size and brew time and acidity feels crisp rather than sharp when brewed properly. If you love vibrant, expressive coffees, try a light roast from our collection and dial it in.
shop RECOMMENDED LIGHT ROAST COFFEE
BONESHAKER COLOMBIA
$21.00
GREEN DRAGON COSTA RICA
$21.00
RING OF FIRE GUATEMALA
$21.00
HIBISCUS LEMONADE COSTA RICA
$25.00
BONESHAKER COLOMBIA
$21.00
GREEN DRAGON COSTA RICA
$21.00
RING OF FIRE GUATEMALA
$21.00
HIBISCUS LEMONADE COSTA RICA
$25.00
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Level up your coffee game with our curated brew tools—handpicked gear designed for precision, ease, and brewing brilliance at home or on the go.
Level up your coffee game with our curated brew tools—handpicked gear designed for precision, ease, and brewing brilliance at home or on the go.
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CHEMEX FILTERS
$11.00
6 CUP CLASSIC CHEMEX WITH WOOD COLLAR
$48.00
BODUM MELIOR ELECTRIC GOOSENECK KETTLE
$58.00
THIRD WAVE WATER CLASSIC MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
$4.00
CHEMEX FILTERS
$11.00
6 CUP CLASSIC CHEMEX WITH WOOD COLLAR
$48.00
BODUM MELIOR ELECTRIC GOOSENECK KETTLE
$58.00
THIRD WAVE WATER CLASSIC MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
$4.00
CHEMEX POUR OVER BREWING GUIDE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Coffee: 48 g freshly ground (medium-coarse, like kosher salt)
Water: 720 g (just off the boil, ~205°F / 96°C)
Chemex brewer
Chemex bonded paper filter
Digital scale
Timer
Spoon
Gooseneck kettle
Mug or server
STEP 1: PREPARE FILTER & RINSE
Place the Chemex paper filter with the triple-fold side facing the spout. Rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat. Discard rinse water.
STEP 2: ADD COFFEE
Add 48 g of freshly ground coffee into the filter, gently shaking to level the bed.
STEP 3: BLOOM (0:00–0:45)
Start your timer and pour 100 g of hot water. Excavate and stir grounds for 45 seconds.
STEP 4: POUR (0:45–4:30)
Pour in slow, steady circles, keeping water level consistent. Pour in stages, allowing water to drain slightly before adding more, until you reach total weight of 720 g. Let the water drain completely and gently swirl brew.
Place the Chemex paper filter with the triple-fold side facing the spout. Rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat. Discard rinse water.
STEP 2: Add Coffee
Add 48 g of freshly ground coffee into the filter, gently shaking to level the bed.
STEP 3: Bloom (0:00–0:45)
Start your timer and pour 100 g of hot water. Excavate and stir grounds for 45 seconds.
STEP 4: Pour (0:45–4:30)
Pour in slow, steady circles, keeping water level consistent. Pour in stages, allowing water to drain slightly before adding more, until you reach total weight of 720 g. Let the water drain and gently swirl brew.
