I must have almost 10 ways of making coffee in my apartment: Aeropress, v60, calita wave, french press, moka pot, keurig (never used), various drip machines...I figure I could even just throw some beans in boiling water and see what happens as well. I bought the chemex recently and it quickly became the go-to standard for my morning brews. It is foolproof, almost impossible to mess up at any stage: Boil water, grind beans, pour water over beans repeatedly until coffee is formed. You could argue there is more technique than that, but at its core the Chemex is built on an extremely simple concept.
As far as taste, Chemex falls just below Calita wave for me and a slight bit above v60 (to me these three are the only ones that make a comparable brew). Calita Wave coffee is by far the smoothest, but takes more effort to use due to the smaller brew chamber, and I mostly reserve it for an afternoon pick-me-up. Chemex is smoother than a v60, IMO, but the two are overall fairly similar. The v60 is more suited for an office or if you want a single cup, rather than a whole carafe-full, as it is more modular and transportable.
If I were to just keep one coffee method it would be the Chemex, it fits the bill for the broadest class of uses and excels in each of them equally. I have confidence in the build quality, as well, the glass feels thick and unlikely to chip or break barring any unforeseen circumstances. If you are in need of a manual brewing coffee method in your life, look no further than the Chemex.
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From the manufacturer
Warning
Do not place the Chemex Water Kettle directly on an electric coil stove top. For use with an electric coil stove top we recommend using our Chemex stainless steel wire grid (TKG) between the kettle and the coils to prevent breakage and personal harm.
Chemex Glass Coffeemaker
Overview of Product
Chemex delivers the purest flavor experience.
Made of non-porous Borosilicate glass which will not absorb odors or chemical residues.
Chemex pour-over allows coffee to be covered and refrigerated for reheating without losing flavor.
Simple, easy to use with timeless, elegant design.
Like all good things, full flavor takes time — and your own special touch. The Chemex Coffeemaker delivers only the elements essential to rich coffee flavor, so that your personal taste and approach shine through.
Stay warm
In order to keep your coffee warm you may place the Chemex directly on either a glass stove top or gas flame both at low heat. If you have an electric coil stove top, you must utilize the Chemex stainless steel wire grid (TKG) in between the Chemex and the coils to prevent breakage. Be sure that there is a small amount of liquid in the carafe before placing it on a warm heating element.
Keep it clean
A carefully cleaned and handled Chemex brewer will give you a lifetime of service. Remove the wooden handle and continue to hand wash with warm soap and water, or place the coffeemaker securely in the dishwasher.
A perfect pairing
The blending of art and science doesn't end with the Chemex coffeemaker. Our Chemex 2-Quart Water Kettle achieves the perfect brewing temperature with functional elegance. Made from heavy-walled heat-resistant glass, our flat-bottomed kettle will ensure a delightful boiling and brewing process. The unique silicone stopper keeps the brewed water at peak temperature while venting steam, so the neck stays cool to the touch for safe handling.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
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Broke after first use
By JBog on January 18, 2018
I had high hopes for this product after reading about it and watching several YouTube videos regarding the quality of the coffee. After the first use the glass at the top failed while I was holding it. The glass is VERY thin and apparently not borosilicate. Based on my experience, it does not hold up to use. I would try one of the similar, cheaper alternatives.
By JBog on January 18, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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Shattered & irresponsible customer service
By Jury Baik on May 14, 2020
This is our second chemex purchase - we upgraded from the 6 cup to 8 cup. Little did we know it was a downgrade. After a couple uses, the chemex not only started staining, but also started getting a hairline crack, which we still worked with, but one day lost balance, fell to its side, and shattered all over our counter. We were shocked because our 6 cup chemex is definitely stronger than this. Reading the other reviews, it seems as though it was redesigned to be lighter, but much more fragile. We contacted the Chemex customer service, who denied responsibility and were unwilling to help saying there is no warranty. For a product that is $50, I think it should be more durable and have better customer service. We were die-hard chemex fans but I think it’s time to find alternatives. Very disappointing.
By Jury Baik on May 14, 2020
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I have just one little problem, when I put the filter in and fill up with water it starts to splash hot drops since the air needs to come out some way, hence it gets messy.
I will try with different filters, hopefully its just a metter of material that filters are made of.
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