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. Health Considerations Since the Chemex uses thick paper filters, it removes nearly all cafestol and kahweol, the diterpenes associated with higher cholesterol. This makes it one of the healthiest brewing methods for regular consumption.Boil water and grind coffee to medium coarse grind setting. Chemex requires a coarser grind than other pour over brewing methods due its use as a higher brew volume and its proprietary filter, which is 20-30% thicker than the average coffee filter.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.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.
Where are Chemex filters made?
Chemex® cone-shaped coffee filters are made for their iconic pour over coffeemaker. Made in Massachusetts, they’re crafted with a specialty fiber that’s thicker than competitor brands to keep sediment, coffee grinds, and other bitter elements out. The Chemex Coffeemaker is a manual pour-over style glass coffeemaker, invented by Peter Schlumbohm in 1941, manufactured by the Chemex Corporation in Chicopee, Massachusetts.A quirky name, right? That is because ‘Chemex’ is a made-up word from ‘Chemist’ and ‘Extraction’. Invented and patented in 1941 by German chemist Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, this award-winning design blends scientific principles with elegance to create a clean yet full-bodied brew.
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. A more thorough cleaning with soap and water should ideally happen daily or at least every other day, especially if you’re a frequent brewer. If you notice any visible buildup or off-flavors in your coffee, it’s definitely time for a deep clean. Don’t wait until your Chemex looks like it’s been through a mudslide.