Iced Chemex

The Chemex, a coffee lovers go-to brewer. It’s design is simple and unassuming. Easy to use and easy to clean up, this brewing method makes an exceptional and very approachable cup of coffee.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Chemex
  • Grinder
  • Chemex Filters
  • Digital Scale
  • Kettle
  • Coffee Cup(s)
  • Water
  • Coffee

BREWING TIME: 3-4 minutes

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TIPS FROM OUR BARISTA: We recommend trying one of our single-origin Workshop coffees here. It’s perfect for bringing out the fruitier notes in light roasted coffee. 

Let's get started

1. Weigh out your coffee on a scale. For a Chemex we recommend a 1:16 ratio.

2. Grind coffee to resemble table salt, or medium-fine.

3. Boil water (roughly 200°F).

4. Wet your paper filter with hot water to rinse it before brewing. It removes the papery taste of the filter, and preheats your Chemex! Discard the water from the cup or vessel.

5. Time to add coffee. Remove the filter. Place your Chemex on the scale and zero (tare) it out. Add 175 grams of ice to the Chemex. Place the filter back in the Chemex and add premeasured coffee.

6. Time to pour! Zero the scale again. Start by wetting the coffee enough to make sure that all of it is saturated. Allow 30 seconds for the bloom, then pour in the rest of your water. Try to keep the height of the water and coffee consistent in the filter, pouring in pulses to keep it at the same level.

7. Enjoy! From bloom to finish, the whole brew should take a little over 3 minutes. Enjoy!

Our Favorites for Iced Chemex

Colombia - Inga Red Honey
$21

Champagne Mango, Caramel Apple, Honeycomb
Brazil Nossa Mesa
$18

A Brazilian single-origin brimming with hospitality
Single Origin Pack
$39

World-class coffees from Colombia and Brazil
Decaf Monte Carlo
$17

A delicious, decaffeinated dark roast

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