What kind of filter to use for Chemex?
CHEMEX Bonded™ Filters not only remove unwanted fats and sediment from your coffee, but they also facilitate easy cleanup. After brewing, simply remove them from your CHEMEX coffeemaker and dispose of them. And your V60 brew ratio is… 1:16! A brew ratio (or golden ratio) of 1:16 tells us that we need 16 grams of water for every gram of coffee. We use 320 millilitres of water for one-to-two cups of V60 coffee. So, because 320 divided by 16 is 20, we’ll need 20g 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.We recommend starting with a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio when brewing with the Chemex. In other words, for every 1 gram of coffee, add 15 grams of water, which converts to about 3 tablespoon of coffee for every 1 cup of water. Experiment from there to find the perfect ratio for you.
What is the difference between white and brown Chemex filters?
All the filters will function in the same way, it just comes down to personal preference for which you choose. The white filter paper goes through an oxygen cleansing bath followed by a series of hot water baths. The brown filter paper goes through only the hot water baths, retaining the “natural” wood color. Choosing the Right Paper Filter for Your Pour Over Coffee Brown paper filters offer rich flavor but may impart a slight paper taste. Oxygen bleached filters produce a cleaner cup with minimal environmental impact. Chlorine bleached filters should be avoided due to harmful environmental effects.
Which filter is better V60 or Chemex?
The Chemex filter is thicker than the V60 one so the Chemex can filter out more oils. With that said, the V60 also produces a sweet cup, and I’d happily drink a cup from both devices. Let’s talk about cup profile in terms of the price for each device. Chemex filters are thicker than Hario V60 filters, and the grind size for Chemex should be a bit finer than usual to balance out the wide opening where filters sit, while Hario V60 needs a medium-fine to fine range.
Do you rinse Chemex filters?
Place the Chemex Filter in the brewer with single fold away from the spout and multiple folds lined up against the spout. Rinse the filter with hot water to get an even seal all the way around. This preheats the brewer and gets rid of any paper flavor from the filter. There are essentially 2 shapes of paper for use in a Chemex brewer ( AKA wood neck). There are the square filters or the Halfmoon papers, that require a little folding. Both packs come in 100’s and can be used in all brewers.