Brew Guide: Chemex Pour-Over
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The Chemex is perfect for a clean, smooth cup of coffee with complex flavors that highlight the notes of your beans. Using 11th R Coffee beans, you’ll get a balanced brew that lets the quality shine through. Follow these steps for the perfect brew guide on Chemex pour-over:
What You’ll Need:
• Chemex brewer
• Chemex filter
• Freshly ground 11th R Coffee beans (medium-coarse grind)
• Hot water (filtered, about 200°F / 93°C)
• Digital scale
• Timer
Coffee-to-Water Ratio:
• Use 1:16 ratio (e.g., 30 grams of coffee for 480 ml of water)
Steps to Brew:
1. Prepare the Chemex and Filter:
• Fold and place the Chemex filter into the brewer, ensuring the triple-layered side faces the spout.
• Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any papery taste and preheat the Chemex. Discard the rinse water.
2. Add Coffee Grounds:
• Add 30 grams of freshly ground 11th R Coffee (medium-coarse grind, similar to sea salt) to the Chemex filter.
• Level the coffee bed for even extraction.
3. Start the Bloom:
• Begin by pouring 60 ml of hot water (double the weight of the coffee) over the grounds in a circular motion, ensuring all grounds are saturated.
• Let it bloom for 30-45 seconds. This allows the coffee to release trapped gases and ensures an even extraction.
4. Main Pour:
• After blooming, begin pouring the remaining hot water in slow, steady circles, starting from the center and moving outward.
• Pour in stages until you reach a total of 480 ml of water.
• Aim to complete pouring by 2:30 to 3 minutes.
5. Brew Time:
• The total brew time should be around 4 to 4:30 minutes. Adjust the grind size if it’s too fast or too slow (finer if too fast, coarser if too slow).
6. Enjoy:
• Once the water has fully drained through the grounds, discard the filter and give the Chemex a gentle swirl to mix the brew.
• Pour into your favorite mug, and enjoy the bright, clean flavors of your perfectly brewed Chemex coffee.
Pro Tip: Pre-wet your filter to eliminate any papery taste and use filtered water for a cleaner, more refined cup.
The Chemex brew brings out the nuanced flavor profiles of 11th R Coffee — crisp, balanced, and full of depth.
