Just brewed my first 8 cups out of my father's day gift 8 cup chemex. Found this video immediately after lol. Thank, as I needed more detailed instructions. This seems perfect for me.
Thanks for sharing your recipe and story! I really enjoyed hearing everything, especially the origin of your Chemex. Kudos to Mike for doing a real nice job filming. The Chemex started out as a self daring adventure for me, quickly turned into a hobby, and then before I knew it eventually became a similar passion. I have spent the past year 1/2 refining my technique and also plan to release a video soon. I use the 10 cup which holds 48 oz. only because my personal recipe brews 24 oz. and that way, if I'm having a party, all I have to do is perform the recipe twice to fill it perfectly. Someday I want to get either the 5 or 8 cup hand blown version. Personally, I do rinse my filters because if you let a filter sit in a hot cup of water for 5 minutes and try drinking the water you will definitely notice how much paper taste gets absorbs by the water the first time around. Your grind was a little courser than mine because of how fast it dripped but that's the thing - Chemex should have course grinds and a lot of people don't realize that. Which grinder do you use? Regarding the Chettle, it really is the best looking kettle ever. If you remember, you were the first person I found to demonstrate the Chettle and I almost bought it until I discovered how loud it is so I stuck with my Bonavita 1L...for now. As for temperature loss, sometimes I'll put a small pot lid over the Chemex while it drips to retain heat - loosely though so it doesn't slow the draining. 140 definitely is the best drinking temperature like you said so here's to a perfect 140 degree CHEERS ***
Thanks for your comment, Jim. I'll have to try covering it to see if it better retains heat, and if it tastes better due to that. I'm kind of going through a minimalist phase of my Chemex appreciation lately, but I've done some really obsessive things in the past, partly in an attempt to really study what the heck is going on that makes the Chemex so unique. I felt Michael's camera work was the best ever. I'll pass on your words to him. Warmest regards, Kevin
@Madison Man Oh, yeah! The Chemex doesn't seem to care how the water gets hot. I've closed down more than one coffee shop (or bar) with endless discussions about whether the ideal is for 205F water poured into the brewer where it usually settles on the 200F coffee midpoint brewing temperature. Strange as it seems, when I've been rushed and willfully careless about the specifics, I often find I get the best results. Hahaha. So, I'm perhaps permanently conflicted about how tweaky to try to be. I think the Chemex has done more to advance drinking coffee black over the years than any other method. That serving temperature one of the reasons. Love the Sunbeam products. They were a company who did lots of things right. I even use their vintage toaster! Thanks for posting. Lots of good information on early Chemex filter boxes!
@@Coffeeists Hey Kevin! Yeah I started out minimalist, went far out with tweaks and extreme experiments like you wouldn't believe, but find myself going back to the minimalist approach, albeit refined. It sure is easy (and arguably fun) to descend into madness with the Chemex! Have you ever tried a Hario V60?
@@em0verload Yes, I use it occasionally. In fact, somewhere there's a clip I shot last year of Hario's reigning barista champion, who demonstrated it and also told me he'd switched to a coarser grind like Chemex uses! I'll look around for that and post it again or at least a link. I really like the V60 too! Thanks for reminding me. See you in tweaker's rehab! hahaha
Hi Coffee Kevin! Do you have a way of seeing comments on your old videos? Anyway, I love them for so many reasons. And you're so right -- I recently became able to drink coffee again, and got the pint chemex, and the time given to the first step really does make a difference!
Yes I do! I am a chronic multi-tasker, but never very good balancing it as I get too focused on what's in front of me, hence the delay in my response. Thank you for your note. The pint is an undiscovered joy in the day of the unending quest to make coffee makers bigger and bigger. Nothing like an afternoon pint of coffee to share with a good friend. Warmly, Kevin
@@Coffeeists Lovely! One of my greatest joys these days is to wake up and see more of your videos load up from RUclips's vaults. Along with everything else I love about them, I learn many new and very useful things every time. And watching you is an essential part of my morning coffee ceremony. Thank you so much for all you do (and for your philosophical nature and wonderful sense of humor). Later - I just discovered your playlists!
Hi Adam. My favorite is the Capresso wide mouth pour kettle, not anyone's gooseneck kettle. Especially the larger Chemex brewers, benefit (in my opinion) from the more powerful pouring stream of a wide-mouth kettle. I don't honestly know if it holds more than 1 liter, which has become the standard for some reason. If you don't mind using the stove, Chemex's own glass kettle holds more than a liter. So does Oxo's kettle/12-cup brewer combo. Neither is entirely practical or economical. Some 10-cup Chemex fans claim that's their best model. I don't own one. Coffee Kevin
I've just broken the rim of my second 8-cup chemex. The rim is frustratingly fragile. I've read the hand blown chemex may be thicker and sturdier. Can you confirm this?
Yes, although I believe they are all technically hand-blown, the more classic Chemex is a different, high-tensile strength glass. I confirm this over the many years I've had the pleasure of brewing with both versions. Hence I always vote for the money-smart decision to spring for the sturdier one. Consider this confirmed! Warmly, Kevin
Gee, Am I the only one who forked out the full whack for one of these jugs ?... Every demo video I watch about the Chemex, the presenter always says they got it as a wedding present, a thrift store find, a birthday gift ect ect.. No one seems to have actually went out and bought one 😂
Just brewed my first 8 cups out of my father's day gift 8 cup chemex. Found this video immediately after lol. Thank, as I needed more detailed instructions. This seems perfect for me.
I just started using the Chemex and how found this is the most delicious coffee ever tasted. Thanks
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.
This is quality content. It’s like PBS, Bob Ross, Rick Steves those people…
Thank you.
Nice video! Thanks for taking your time to explain
Thank you, Sand Cannon. I'm a Chemex fan!
Thanks for sharing your recipe and story! I really enjoyed hearing everything, especially the origin of your Chemex. Kudos to Mike for doing a real nice job filming. The Chemex started out as a self daring adventure for me, quickly turned into a hobby, and then before I knew it eventually became a similar passion. I have spent the past year 1/2 refining my technique and also plan to release a video soon. I use the 10 cup which holds 48 oz. only because my personal recipe brews 24 oz. and that way, if I'm having a party, all I have to do is perform the recipe twice to fill it perfectly. Someday I want to get either the 5 or 8 cup hand blown version. Personally, I do rinse my filters because if you let a filter sit in a hot cup of water for 5 minutes and try drinking the water you will definitely notice how much paper taste gets absorbs by the water the first time around. Your grind was a little courser than mine because of how fast it dripped but that's the thing - Chemex should have course grinds and a lot of people don't realize that. Which grinder do you use? Regarding the Chettle, it really is the best looking kettle ever. If you remember, you were the first person I found to demonstrate the Chettle and I almost bought it until I discovered how loud it is so I stuck with my Bonavita 1L...for now. As for temperature loss, sometimes I'll put a small pot lid over the Chemex while it drips to retain heat - loosely though so it doesn't slow the draining. 140 definitely is the best drinking temperature like you said so here's to a perfect 140 degree CHEERS ***
Thanks for your comment, Jim. I'll have to try covering it to see if it better retains heat, and if it tastes better due to that. I'm kind of going through a minimalist phase of my Chemex appreciation lately, but I've done some really obsessive things in the past, partly in an attempt to really study what the heck is going on that makes the Chemex so unique. I felt Michael's camera work was the best ever. I'll pass on your words to him. Warmest regards, Kevin
@Madison Man Oh, yeah! The Chemex doesn't seem to care how the water gets hot. I've closed down more than one coffee shop (or bar) with endless discussions about whether the ideal is for 205F water poured into the brewer where it usually settles on the 200F coffee midpoint brewing temperature. Strange as it seems, when I've been rushed and willfully careless about the specifics, I often find I get the best results. Hahaha. So, I'm perhaps permanently conflicted about how tweaky to try to be. I think the Chemex has done more to advance drinking coffee black over the years than any other method. That serving temperature one of the reasons. Love the Sunbeam products. They were a company who did lots of things right. I even use their vintage toaster! Thanks for posting. Lots of good information on early Chemex filter boxes!
@@Coffeeists Hey Kevin! Yeah I started out minimalist, went far out with tweaks and extreme experiments like you wouldn't believe, but find myself going back to the minimalist approach, albeit refined. It sure is easy (and arguably fun) to descend into madness with the Chemex! Have you ever tried a Hario V60?
@@em0verload Yes, I use it occasionally. In fact, somewhere there's a clip I shot last year of Hario's reigning barista champion, who demonstrated it and also told me he'd switched to a coarser grind like Chemex uses! I'll look around for that and post it again or at least a link. I really like the V60 too! Thanks for reminding me. See you in tweaker's rehab! hahaha
thanks Kevin, Getting a Chemex soon and I appreciate you sharing your method.
You're welcome, Chris. Enjoy it.
Hi Coffee Kevin! Do you have a way of seeing comments on your old videos? Anyway, I love them for so many reasons. And you're so right -- I recently became able to drink coffee again, and got the pint chemex, and the time given to the first step really does make a difference!
Yes I do! I am a chronic multi-tasker, but never very good balancing it as I get too focused on what's in front of me, hence the delay in my response. Thank you for your note. The pint is an undiscovered joy in the day of the unending quest to make coffee makers bigger and bigger. Nothing like an afternoon pint of coffee to share with a good friend. Warmly, Kevin
@@Coffeeists Lovely! One of my greatest joys these days is to wake up and see more of your videos load up from RUclips's vaults. Along with everything else I love about them, I learn many new and very useful things every time. And watching you is an essential part of my morning coffee ceremony. Thank you so much for all you do (and for your philosophical nature and wonderful sense of humor). Later - I just discovered your playlists!
I finally found the Rick Steves of coffee!
Thank you! I feel honored. Warmly,
Kevin
75 cents!! maximum value extracted from a chemex for sure!
Which electric kettle is best with the 10 cup chemex?
Seems like all electric kettles are just 1 liter
Hi Adam. My favorite is the Capresso wide mouth pour kettle, not anyone's gooseneck kettle. Especially the larger Chemex brewers, benefit (in my opinion) from the more powerful pouring stream of a wide-mouth kettle. I don't honestly know if it holds more than 1 liter, which has become the standard for some reason. If you don't mind using the stove, Chemex's own glass kettle holds more than a liter. So does Oxo's kettle/12-cup brewer combo. Neither is entirely practical or economical. Some 10-cup Chemex fans claim that's their best model. I don't own one. Coffee Kevin
I've just broken the rim of my second 8-cup chemex. The rim is frustratingly fragile.
I've read the hand blown chemex may be thicker and sturdier. Can you confirm this?
Yes, although I believe they are all technically hand-blown, the more classic Chemex is a different, high-tensile strength glass. I confirm this over the many years I've had the pleasure of brewing with both versions. Hence I always vote for the money-smart decision to spring for the sturdier one. Consider this confirmed! Warmly, Kevin
Gee, Am I the only one who forked out the full whack for one of these jugs ?... Every demo video I watch about the Chemex, the presenter always says they got it as a wedding present, a thrift store find, a birthday gift ect ect.. No one seems to have actually went out and bought one 😂
I have a 10 cup and love it ❤❤❤!!!! 12hr shifts mandate a 10 cup. Its my EDC🤓
Do you recommend the Chettle? Thanks!
Hi Lauren. I have not yet formally reviewed it, but in my use it is very good. Noisy in a kitchen.
CoffeeCon thank you!