Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker - Classic Series - 8-Cup - Exclusive Packaging

I rarely write product reviews but this one I absolutely HAD to come write about. If you're on the fence about this like I was...I can promise you, you will LOVE this. I've been a long time Keurig fan. So yes I'm one of those instant gratification people :) Everyone at work has these Chemex brewers and one was kind enough to make me a cup. I was blown away but even then still not convinced to give up my quick and instant cup of coffee from the Keurig. I finally decided to try it. I bought: 1. 454 horsepower Kicking Horse coffee (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SJR4XS/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_29), 2. a decent grinder; I couldn't fathom spending a ton of money on some of the others.... this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FBYRMQ/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0) works great. 3. a canister to store all the lovely coffee beans in (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V9VDP0/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_30) 4. a gooseneck kettle (I didn't get this until the day after I made my first chemex coffee; trust me it's a necessity: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVPGSQ/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_23) 5. The necessary Chemex filters (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CF2WP/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_4) 6. And the chemex lid (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1ZKHO/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_7) I woke up today and thought I'll make some coffee, and thought oh god I don't want to stand there 10 minutes, or worse wait 5 minutes for that cup. I was so tired. (Yes, I realize I sound silly). But I thought I bought all this, I need to try it. So I started with a messy glass measuring cup. Trying to wet the filter was a nightmare with that one. I found another one with a slightly better pourer (and regretted not having bought the gooseneck kettle by this point). I then put the ground beans in the filter and tried to pour decently to let them "bloom", which was better pour than the last time but again not perfect. Then I started the brew pour. It was simple. I was so afraid I was going to mess it up or spill everywhere. And I've just had the best two cups of coffee of my life. The coffee I bought is dark and normally with the Tully's Italian roast in the Keurig (My favorite - also dark) I need a TON of sugar to cut some of the bitterness. I needed barely any and the second cup I didn't use any sugar at all. My coffee didn't need it. The taste is phenomenal. I think the time is an investment but it's not huge. It really does only take 4-9 minutes (depending on how much you're brewing). I did come back after that first brew and purchase the kettle. You really do need serious control over your pour. The one I listed above seems like it will do the trick (I have a hot water dispenser in my house so don't really need a kettle to boil in, just needed one to pour) Really worth the money and the time.

I'm not what most would consider a coffee connoiseur. I simply enjoy great cups of coffee. I've had the great honor of having amazing coffee throughout europe, at many 5-star hotels, in dive coffee shops that know what they are doing, and the best coffee ever at the Blue Bottle in San Francisco. These are things I have purchased, not made. At home I have, historically, simply bought middle-of-the-road pre-ground coffee and put it in a normal "set it and forget it" braun coffeemaker. I then typically add a bit of sugar and some half and half. Done. However, I grew tired of the inconsistency I felt I'd get from that process and the middling cups of coffee. Sometimes too weak, sometimes too bitter. So I started looking into the more "old school" ways. The french press and handpouring. Obviously, the chemex was my choice and I received it on Christmas Day 2011, so this review is after using it now maybe 15 times. I love the simple design - it's basically a very thick beaker with a beautiful wooden wrap-around and a simple leather strap. The glass has an outstanding sunken fluid slide built into it for pouring - it pours outstanding. It's these little things that you really enjoy every morning. I watched a simple youtube video on use. It's fairly straightforward. It takes 6 total minutes to make the coffee and no additional time compared to a automatic drip - I'm serious, I timed it. I put 2 cups of water into a tea kettle and put it on heat, put the filter in the chemex, 4-5 scoops of coffee (still learning the precise amount I like), and then get the coffee cup out, put sugar and half and half in it, and by then the tea kettle is usually almost at the perfect temp. ... You can learn the right way to pour the water in via youtube. The results: Coffee is flavorful and rich and amazingly lacking of bitterness. I've heard this is from the filter - catching the bitter oils much better than normal filters. But the coffee is simply very good. If you expect coffee to stay hot in a glass beaker, you will not be pleased - it won't stay hot. Use a thermos if you want it kept warm without heating it somehow. There's nothing to clean - just rinse it out each time and it's good to go. No plastic tubes to worry about. The filter catches all the grounds, so those aren't floating around anywhere.

Best coffee ever! We have a Keurig, Nespresso, $399 coffee maker for a drip coffee, a French press, and this is still the very best coffee. Takes a little longer, so it’s a weekend treat.

I drink a lot of coffee everyday and really enjoy the process of making the coffee. Prior to getting the Chemex I used a Bodum french press every day. I loved my french presses, but I managed to shatter two glass ones, and most recently my plastic one developed a bunch of cracks, so I thought it was time to try something new. The Chemex is just as likely to fall victim to me being a klutz, but I still wanted to give it a try, especially because coffee snobs often say that it makes the best cup of coffee. The device it self is very nice looking and feels good in the hand. The box includes the Chemex and a very small instruction sheet. I would recommend going to youtube and watching some videos on how to brew with the Chemex because there are a multitude of ways that people like to do it. I've only used it twice so far, but I have to say that it makes really delicious coffee. I don't usually care for drip style coffee makers because I think that the flavor is not a bold as you get from a french press, but the Chemex delivers the same amount of flavor that my french presses did. The upside to the Chemex is that you don't have the sediment in the coffee like you get with a french press. I didn't think the sediment bothered me for the past 6 years that I have been using a french press, but now that I have used the Chemex I realize that I was missing out. The downside of the Chemex is that it is definitely more labor intensive than a french press, and certainly more so than a drip coffee maker. It requires attention during the brewing process, you have to continue to pour water on the grounds until you have brewed the desired amount of coffee. I don't mind doing this, but I could see it being a problem if you had to hurry out your door every morning. The clean up process is nice and easy, just trash the filter and rinse out the Chemex, which is quicker than having to wash out a french press. Overall, I am loving the Chemex after the first couple of uses. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a really good cup of coffee and also enjoys being a part of the brewing process.

This was a gift to me from a good friend. It makes the most wonderful coffee. I put my expensive coffee pot into the closet and will probably never use it again. The only thing is that after you make your coffee you have to nuke it because the water cools as you brew this, But it's worth it.

After a ~20 year old Mr Coffee 4 cup coffee maker we had finally started to wear out, we were on the hunt for a replacement coffee maker. After spending a ridiculous amount of time looking at endless reviews for modern automatic or multi-function coffee makers, it didn't matter whether they cost $15 or $450, they all seemed to have plastic components and a variety of negative reviews. Wanting to avoid years of hot microplastic-tasting coffee, we finally settled on the Chemex due to its minimalist and chemical-free design. This coffee maker has been around since 1941, back when people most commonly used canned, pre-ground Maxwell House or Folgers coffee. Don't let some of the modern day instructional videos scare you away, as they make it look way more complicated that it is brew, but its actually quite simple and forgiving.. Very easy and straightforward to use: Place the paper (3 fold side over the glass channel/spout), wet it to remove some of the paper taste, discard water, add coffee, wet grounds, wait 30 seconds, and slowly pour the rest in a circular motion to help keep the grounds wet. Wait for the rest to drip through. If the coffee is too strong or week, it likely boils down to the ratio of water to coffee used, so adjust accordingly. I used the same medium grind we used for drip coffee makers. The flavor likely depends on the freshness and quality of the coffee and grind, but the paper filter results in a super clean tasting coffee. It also seems to be a bit more forgiving with the slightly inconsistent grind produced by our budget coffee grinder, and doesn't have the extra grit or oils that accompany a french press. The clean up is also much easier since you can just lift the paper and grounds out and toss in the trash or compost (avoiding any going down the sink and clogging pipes). If you make just the amount you are planning on drinking, you don't need to bother with putting it on a burner or hotplate. (You could also just pour the extra into a travel mug to keep it warm for later). Beautiful product, wonderfully simple, and looks like a piece of art sitting on the counter. Works great with the Chemex natural filters. We'll see how long it holds up, but keep in mind that it is a fragile glass container and must be handled and cleaned with care. Not sure why people give bad reviews after breaking the glass. Glass is glass.

I work with an arrogant coffee snob, who does nothing but wank on about how superior his taste is to everyone else's. In fact, no one knows ANYTHING about food or coffee or art but him. He's the world's expert on everything. So when I was setting up our new office, I left it up to HIM to decide our method for brewing. I knew he would choose this. To be fair, it's an easy set up. You can't get much simpler! As far as clean up; it's certainly easier to clean than a regular old drip coffee maker. (Drip coffee maker? The HORROR! He wouldn't be caught DEAD drinking from one and he'd rather die of a caffeine-withdrawal headache than do so.) It's pretty to look at and so far I have not managed to break it, so I think it's a very good product. I like the coffee it makes. Of course, Coffee Snob puts in about 10 tablespoons for 2 cups of coffee. I put 3-4 tablespoons for 2 cups of coffee and my brew is crisp and clean and delicious. His method makes coffee mud, but of course, I'm an unwashed plebian, so what do I know about flavor? This is not the coffee maker for you if, like me, you can hardly function in the morning without your morning coffee. It takes just a bit longer to brew.... because you have to carefully and slowly pour the hot water over the grounds. You can't just make it and leave it like you would with a coffee maker. The wait can be excruciating if you are really dragging. But if you are a bonafide coffee snob, this painful process is what makes the coffee WORTH IT. That's what I hear anyway. Enjoy!

Trying to reduce plastic in your life? Then try this. The design for pouring is excellent, make great coffee, but you will need to be patient. Highly recommend purchasing the filters designed to go with it. Had to purchase anther one due to breaking the other I had for years and starting using again. Glad that Chemex is still making these.

My favourite pot. Coffee always comes out perfect and I love the design

Orjinal chemex ürünü ve camı..

Produto sensacional. Recomendo. Usado juntamente com o filtro apropriado da chemex, faz um ótimo café. Não sou expert no assunto, mas é nítido que o sabor fica mais límpido, acho que retém um pouco do amargor. Bonito, prático, e fácil de limpar.

Amazing product! I was introduced to this item on my travels to Joshua Tree at an air BnB! It’s a game changer for any coffee lovers. It’s almost ritualistic! Super durable in and out of the dishwasher no problem! The wood and leather binding obviously do lighter through dishwashing but that’s part of the charm! It’s used and used a lot and I wouldn’t make coffee in any other format! The slow drip style gives you time to stand still in this very busy world, I can take a moment to look out of my window on a morning and wake up without the speed we live at! Big enough for around 6 cups but I only fill it to the bevel which does 3. It doesn’t keep warm- but that’s fine as I like my coffee fresh and don’t want it sat around. The amazing smell that fills the room is incredible! I always used the branded chemex filters too! I realise it’s waste but the coffee that filter through this is far better than stainless steel as I’ve tried both! I would also recommend grinding your own beans for that truly beautiful morning experience!

The brand is not the original Chemex