Do you need special filters for Chemex?
Whenever possible though, opt for filters made for use with a Chemex. Chemex filters are much heavier and designed to filter out as much sediment as possible when brewing, which is where the difference lies. The Hario V60’s filter is notably finer than the filter used in the Chemex, meaning that its coffee extraction produces slightly more nuanced and stronger flavor. That being said, both coffee maker models the Chemex and the V60 let you achieve a great cup of coffee if you follow the right instructions!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.The Chemex and V60 are both pour-over coffee makers, but the Chemex is generally considered easier to use. In addition, Chemex’s paper filter is thicker, making it less likely to clog and more forgiving in terms of grind size. In contrast, the V60 requires a finer grind size and more precision in pouring water.What brew ratios should you use for a Chemex? Golden Cup Standard: The Golden Cup Standard is an excellent baseline for any brewing method, including pour-overs. The standard recommends a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:17 to 1:18, meaning you would use 17 grams of water for every 1 gram of coffee grounds.
Are Chemex filters better?
CHEMEX Bonded™ filters are based on laboratory paper and designed to remove 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 pure cup of coffee. Thanks to factors like the weight of the filter paper, the Chemex Bonded filters trap more coffee oils and hold back more superfine particles than any other paper filters, making the strength of our brew one of the only factors we can influence to adjust the weight or texture of our coffee.Thicker filters: Chemex filters are thicker than Hario V60 filters, which allows for a cleaner, smoother cup of coffee with less sediment or oils. Ease of use: The Chemex is relatively easy to use and doesn’t require as much skill as other pour over methods, making it a great option for beginners.Brew using a Chemex Coffee Maker. The paper filters are approximately 20-30% thicker than most paper filters. Chemex Coffee Filters are double-bonded and filter out acidity, bitterness, fats and sediments.We found that the white Chemex filters offered the cleanest, most transparent taste, while the natural Chemex filters actually offered the strongest paper taste out of all four samples. So, all this to say, if you’re concerned with using bleached filters, natural is a good way to go.
Can I use a V60 filter for Chemex?
So to answer your question, yes, you can use V60 filters in a Chemex, but it may come with some potential issues, such as: The V60 filter is thinner, which means that it may collapse into the spout of the Chemex. This can create a vacuum and slow down the brewing time. It can cause uneven extraction. 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.So to answer your question, yes, you can use V60 filters in a Chemex, but it may come with some potential issues, such as: The V60 filter is thinner, which means that it may collapse into the spout of the Chemex. This can create a vacuum and slow down the brewing time. It can cause uneven extraction.Chemex White Filters (FS-100) These are specifically designed for Chemex brewers, these fit all Chemex models except the small 3 Cup size. We really recommend Chemex filters for your brewer, and the Chemex type (pre-folded squares) are only pennies more than standard filters.So to answer your question, yes, you can use V60 filters in a Chemex, but it may come with some potential issues, such as: The V60 filter is thinner, which means that it may collapse into the spout of the Chemex. This can create a vacuum and slow down the brewing time. It can cause uneven extraction.