Brewing

Get to know the secrets of brewing coffee like a pro and become a coffee connoisseur.

Chemex serving coffee in coffee cups

In short...

  • Coffee flavors are composed of the taste, the aroma and the texture.
  • The design of the brewing equipment, the brewing method and the type and porosity of the filter have an impact on coffee flavor.
  • If you know the main cues (e.g., filter porosity, shape of brewer, etc.), you will be able to understand any brewing method, even if you have not tried it yet.

home coffee brewing with Chemex

In short...

  1. Prepare your brewing equipment and working area so you do not have to interrupt the brewing process.
  2. Depending on the brewing equipment you are going to use, pre-heat the water or the equipment.
  3. Weigh and grind the coffee you are going to use.
  4. Start with blooming (pre-infusion) the coffee if you use a drip or immersion brewer. In espresso you can also make a pre-infusion if the machine has this feature.
  5. Brew the coffee according to the method.
  6. Serve the coffee directly or store it in a well-insulated server so it will not lose aromas.
  7. Enjoy your brew!

Coffee brewing equipment

In short...

  1. Use a scale to weigh your coffee and brew water (or beverage weight in case of espresso) in order to match perfect brew ratio.
  2. A coffee bean grinder: a burr grinder is recommended to adjust grind size according to brewing method and coffee quantity.
  3. A brewing method: this fullly depends on your preferences.
  4. For drip or immersion brewer, use a kettle with gooseneck.
  5. If you brew for more than one person and you want to drink the coffee over time, a coffee server is recommended.

Coffee brewing with a Chemex

In short...

  1. Use the right coffee brewing ratio.
  2. Use the right grind size based on the brewing method and the quantity of coffee you are going to use.
  3. Understand and respect the coffee extraction cycle.
  4. Use the right coffee brewing water temperature.
  5. Water quality has an important impact on the extraction.
  6. Agitate the coffee during brewing (not in espresso) in order to improve extraction.
  7. Use a brewing method and filter according to your preferences.
  8. Improve your technique by educating yourself continuously.