Most manual coffee pourover methods will make one to two cups of coffee at a time, though there are some, like the Chemex, that will make up to eight cups. Most automatic drip coffee makers brew eight to twelve cups at once, though many can brew as few as four cups without compromising quality What … Read more
Water is placed into the automatic drip machine which then heats the water and drains it onto a bed of roasted, ground coffee The water seeps through the coffee grounds, absorbing the coffee’s flavor materials that give coffee its flavors and aromas. The coffee beans then pass through a paper filter into a coffee pot. … Read more
burr grinders use two revolving abrasive surfaces to grind up coffee while blade grinders use a propeller-like blade , similar to a blender. While this may all seem trivial, it’s important to understand that poorly ground beans will result in a bad cup of coffee. What’s so special about a burr grinder? The chief advantage … Read more
Metal and paper filters for Chemex seem to work using the same technique However, the two coffee filters are significantly different. Read on to find out more. Environment-conscious users prefer the metal filters for Chemex instead of using the basic paper filters. Can you use any filter with Chemex? Yes, you can use regular filters … Read more
It’s not usually possible to reuse chemex filters. The way Chemex filters are made is to be disposable, so they were made for one use and one use only. Reusing them is not recommended , but there are reusable alternatives that work just as good, or possibly better than the disposable Chemex filters. Should I … Read more
It doesn’t matter how you like your coffee–there is always a way to make it using whatever you have on hand. Using a Chemex is no different. Make cloth filters , use cone filters designed for automatic drip coffee makers , buy a coffeesock , or even use folded paper towels as a makeshift filter … Read more