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Chemex Pour Over Instructions: How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home

If you're a coffee lover, you know that there's nothing quite like a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. One of the best ways to achieve this is by using a Chemex pour over coffee maker. The Chemex is a classic coffee brewing method that has been around since the 1940s. It's simple, elegant, and produces a smooth, rich, and full-bodied coffee that's hard to beat. Here's how to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home using a Chemex pour over coffee maker.

What You'll Need

Before we get started with the brewing process, let's talk about what you'll need. Here's a list of everything you'll need:

• Chemex pour over coffee maker
• Chemex bonded filters
• Freshly roasted coffee beans
• Grinder
• Kettle
• Scale
• Timer

Step 1: Boil Water

The first step in brewing the perfect cup of coffee is to boil water. We recommend using a kettle to boil water because it gives you more control over the temperature and makes it easier to pour. Heat the water to 200-205°F (93-96°C) and then remove it from the heat source.

Step 2: Grind Coffee Beans

The next step is to grind your coffee beans. We recommend using a medium-fine grind for your Chemex pour over coffee maker. The amount of coffee you'll need will depend on how strong you like your coffee. A good starting point is 1:16 coffee to water ratio. For example, if you're using 30 grams of coffee, you'll need 480 grams of water.

Step 3: Rinse Filter and Add Coffee

Place a Chemex bonded filter in the pour over coffee maker and rinse it with hot water. This will remove any paper taste and preheat the Chemex. Discard the rinse water and add your freshly ground coffee to the filter.

Step 4: Bloom Coffee

Pour just enough hot water over the coffee to saturate it, making sure all of the grounds are wet. This is called blooming and it allows the coffee to degas, which will result in a better extraction. Let the coffee bloom for 30 seconds.

Step 5: Pour Water Over Coffee

Pour hot water over the coffee in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outwards. Pour slowly and steadily, making sure all of the grounds are fully saturated. Continue pouring until you reach the desired amount of coffee.

Step 6: Wait and Enjoy

Once you've poured all of the water over the coffee, wait for the coffee to drip through the filter into the Chemex. This should take around 4-5 minutes. Once the dripping has stopped, remove the filter and discard it. Your perfectly brewed cup of coffee is now ready to enjoy!

Final Thoughts

Brewing the perfect cup of coffee using a Chemex pour over coffee maker takes a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's hard to go back to anything else. Remember to use freshly roasted coffee beans, a good grinder, and a scale to measure your coffee and water. With a little patience and attention to detail, you'll be brewing the perfect cup of coffee in no time!