How to Brew Chemex Coffee at Home | Easy Chemex Brew Guide

The Chemex is one of the most iconic pour-over methods—loved for its clean, smooth taste and elegant design. In this video, you'll learn how to brew Chemex coffee—from choosing the right grind size to dialing in the perfect coffee-to-water ratio. We’ll walk you through each step, from filter prep to the final pour. Plus, we’ll share the exact pour times and recipe to help you dial it in at home. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction – Learn how to make coffee with Chemex, one of the most versatile brew methods. 00:27 Chemex Filters – Chemex filters are folded to form four layers. To use, pull one side of the filter to form a cone. 00:58 Prep the Filter – Rinse the filter with water just off the boil. 01:16 Grind Your Coffee – Measure out your coffee and grind to a medium/coarse size. 02:38 Empty Rinse Water – Pour out the rinse water before brewing. 02:47 Prep the Chemex – Put the filter back in the Chemex, add the coffee, and tare your scale. 03:16 Bloom – Start the timer and pour 60g of water to saturate the grounds. 04:17 First Pour – At 0:30, add 270g of water in a spiraling motion. 04:40 Second Pour – At 1:15, add an additional 200g of water. 05:53 Final Pour – At 2:00, add the last 150g of water. 06:12 Brew Time & Grind Size – The Chemex takes about 4 minutes to finish brewing. We recommend a medium/coarse grind. 06:55 Remove the Filter – Compost or toss the filter and coffee. 07:12 Swirl & Serve – Swirl the coffee to mix extraction layers, pour into a mug, and enjoy! 07:52 Chemex Recipe – For a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio, use 600g water and 38g coffee at a medium/coarse grind size. 08:02 Chemex Pour Times – 80g bloom, 270g at 0:30, 200g at 1:15, 150g at 2:00, and ready to serve at 4:00. Equipment in This Video: Chemex → https://methodicalcoffee.com/products... Chemex Bonded Filters → https://methodicalcoffee.com/products... Methodical Play Nice Coffee → https://methodicalcoffee.com/products... Fellow Ode Grinder → https://fellowproducts.com/products/o... Hario Pour Over Kettle → https://methodicalcoffee.com/products... Hario Scale with Timer → https://methodicalcoffee.com/products... Methodical Travel Tumbler → https://methodicalcoffee.com/products... Learn More: 📖How to Brew Chemex Coffee https://methodicalcoffee.com/blogs/br... Related Resources: 💡Coffee Brewing Basics & Methods https://methodicalcoffee.com/blogs/co... 💡The Ultimate Guide to Coffee-to-Water Ratios https://methodicalcoffee.com/blogs/co... 💡The Best Gooseneck Pour-Over Kettles https://methodicalcoffee.com/blogs/co... ☕️Elevate your Chemex brew with freshly roasted Methodical Coffee. Shop Whole Bean Coffee → https://methodicalcoffee.com/collecti...