Can you use non-chemex filters?
Yes hario(v60) filters work fine in a chemex. You can also fold a melitta filter into a cone shape. It helps to have a hario or chemex filter to get the angle right but it definitely works. Take note of the flavor changes when you swap filters. A: generic cone filter will break in a chemex if you don’t also use a mesh filter. And yes, i find that to be the most economical and convenient way to make a smooth cup of coffee. chemex filters are insanely expensive (likely the reason for the question in the first place).
What is special about Chemex filters?
CHEMEX Bonded™ filters are designed to function like laboratory paper, removing bad fats, bitterness, acidity, and sediments that other types of filters leave behind. By filtering these undesirable elements out, you will brew an incredibly flavorful and clean cup of coffee. One of the most common Chemex mistake is * Grinding coffee too fine * which results in a long brew time and over extracted (bitter) brew. Not good! The Chemex needs a coarse grind to allow the water to move through the grounds.After experimenting with both brewing methods, I found that the Moka Pot is faster to brew coffee than the Chemex. Using the Moka Pot, it took me around 4-5 minutes from start to finish to brew a cup of coffee. The process is simple.
Can I use a V60 filter in a Chemex?
Well, it’s definitely not illegal, that’s for sure, but we wouldn’t recommend it. Although you can use the V60 filters in a Chemex, they’re not designed for this model. Yes. You can technically use any kind of filter you’d like with your Chemex.
Why is Chemex better than drip?
The Chemex produces a “clean” cup of coffee, meaning little to no sediment or unwanted oils and a lighter mouthfeel. This opened a world of flavors that I was missing with a French press and drip machine, as both tend to brew coffee that’s bold, but not as dynamic. Bitterness in Chemex coffee often results from over-extraction, which is typically caused by too fine a grind, too much coffee, or too long a brew time. Sourness usually indicates under-extraction, which can occur when the coffee grind is too coarse, not enough coffee was used, or if the brew time is too short.