attention Chemex users!

[Hrothgar]

Is there anyone else out there besides me that uses the Chemex method to make coffee? If so, what special tricks do you use to make that perfect cup?

Thanks.

[turtle]

I've have used a Chemex, off and on, for the past 40 years. Makes a very good simple brew. I take a Chemex in the RV as my only coffee maker.

I have every size from the single cup up to the largest (two hander)

[Sullybob]

I also use a Chemex for my coffee. I ditched the Chemex paper filters, I didn't like the paper taste they left in my coffee even after multiple rinse's. I also found the chemex filters to drain very slowly. Now I use a Gold tone filter in a Melita pour over basket and the results have been truly outstanding.

[turtle]

I also use a Chemex for my coffee. I ditched the Chemex paper filters, I didn't like the paper taste they left in my coffee even after multiple rinse's. I also found the chemex filters to drain very slowly. Now I use a Gold tone filter in a Melita pour over basket and the results have been truly outstanding.

I use the unbleached paper cones which are a little more neutral in taste

[Sullybob]

Turtle, what kind of brew times are you getting when you use you larger Chemex with the paper filters? I have those same filters and they are better than the regular filters.

[turtle]

I have not used my whopper Chemex in years. I have a commercial Bunn that I have been using to make my morning Joe.

I know that it is so large that a full Russell Hobbs kettle of water does not make a full pot. It is a 13 cup pot (I think). I've got 2 of them.

Mostly I use the smaller 6 cup when we are traveling in the RV

[SiBurning]

I prefer the white filters. I start by fitting it in the chemex, and pouring a lot of boiling water all over the filter to rinse it and heat the pot. When it's empty, I add the grinds, lift it up and pour off the water into the cup to heat it. Sometimes, I'll do another quick rinse with clean water. Then I put the filter back and add enough hot water to bloom and start brewing. I add the grinds before lifting the filter or it sticks.

Not sure I should share the other tips, since I almost always just fill the 6 cupper to the dot--half way. Anyway, they're on the forum somewhere.

[professorchaos]

I use the Coava Kone almost all the time. I'll use paper on occasion for a change of pace.

[Sullybob]

That's a nice picture Henry. I've had the Coava filter in my shopping cart several times.

[turtle]

I use the Coava Kone almost all the time. I'll use paper on occasion for a change of pace.

These seem to be a fleeting product. Any pointers on where to find one now? Not available even from the manuf it seems?

[Sullybob]

How does the Coava compare to this metal filter?

[EricBNC]

How does the Coava compare to this metal filter?

I backed the Able Kone III on Kickstarter and should receive one in August if the email communication is accurate. The person running Able (Keith, based on a kickstarter video) designed Coava Kone versions one and two. These are no longer being produced so "out of stock" is a planned state - this new design addresses a couple issues that the older versions presented like the sharp top edge and the sharp bottom point. This new version looks less like a weapon than V.1 or V.2. Also, V1 had the 0.10 size holes, V2 had 0.08 size holes, and this one is down to 0.05 size - smaller and smaller for less fines in the cup.

[dcom]

I use a Chemex with the unbleached paper filters. I get the perfect cup by measuring out 1 more tbsp of coffee than the number of cups of water I use for brewing. Then I pour in about 1/4 cup of boiling water and let the grounds get good and wet for about a minute. Then I slowly pour the remaining water over the grounds in a circle to make sure all the grounds get covered and don't get left on the sides of the filter as the water level drops.

[Sullybob]

Thanks for the information Eric. I didn't realize that the Coava was discontinued.

[benvh]

I've seen a lot of people use the Hario and/or Bonmac filters in Chemex brewers, especially in coffee houses. I have the brown Hario filters for my V60 and while they are of the unbleached persuasion, I get no paper taste at all. First unbleached filter I've used where I can say that.

Ben

[professorchaos]

That's a nice picture Henry. I've had the Coava filter in my shopping cart several times.

These seem to be a fleeting product. Any pointers on where to find one now? Not available even from the manuf it seems?

Looks like they stopped production to make version II.

[EricBNC]

Thanks for the information Eric. I didn't realize that the Coava was discontinued.

I would consider it "evolved" more than discontinued - Able grew out of the success Coava was having with the Kone and Aeropress metal filter disc. I wouldn't be surprised to find out they are backing Keith on his venture.

[Everett529]

I just got one of these beauties a couple weeks ago, so I have not had much experience with it yet. Got an 8 cup with handle, so I would have something to serve more than 2 guests at a time :P I've been using the standard bleached Chemex filters, freshly home roasted and ground beans (drip grind), and between 60-66 g/L. I usually shoot for about 720g of water per brew. Coffee is still coming out stronger, and darker than I would like.

I suppose I could just not be that good at roasting yet, as I've only been at it a few months in a Popper, but i seem to get fairly decent coffee out of my Aeropress. I'll keep playing with it, and see what changes.

[Vlad]

I need more cool coffee gear.

[mouscacha]

I use the bleached filters with a wire filter to speed the brew process. http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Filte...=chemex+filter

The paper filter tends to stick to all sides of the glass and it slows the brewing process. The wire mesh filter by itself makes cleaning a pain. The unbleached filters leave a paper taste to my coffee, so I don't use that.