Wondering how to make coffee in a Chemex coffee maker? All you need is that Chemex ratio, which makes a perfect cup of coffee every time. Here is is:
Chemex ratio: 1 gram coffee to 15 grams water
This Chemex ratio doesn’t meant much until you understand how many grams of coffee make 1 cup of coffee! Here are a few more things to keep in mind:
1 cup of Chemex coffee: Use 20 grams of coffee beans (about 3 tablespoons) and 300 grams water. (20 x 15 = 300) 2 cups of Chemex coffee: Use 34 grams coffee beans and 510 grams water. (34 x 15 = 510) 3 to 4 cups of Chemex coffee (max): The maximum grams of coffee you can use in a standard 6-cup Chemex is 50 grams, which makes about 3 to 4 cups, depending on how large your cups are. Use 50 grams coffee and 750 grams water. (50 x 15 = 750)
Keep in mind, you can flex between 15 to 16 grams water per gram coffee depending on your taste in coffee. Use whatever fits your personal taste! Alex and I have found that our perfect Chemex recipe is the ratio of 34 grams coffee and 520 grams water — which you’ll see in the recipe below. Note: You can use a Chemex to make our Chemex Iced Coffee or Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee, too!
Need a Chemex recipe?
The Chemex ratio table above is great if you’re a seasoned Chemex pro and you don’t need a recipe for how to use it. But what if you’re just starting out? Don’t worry: we’ve got a full recipe AND a video to show you how it’s done — scroll down! And for more detailed information, see How to use a Chemex Coffee Maker.
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Outside of how to use a Chemex coffee maker, we’ve got a series on how to make coffee using all sorts of gadgets!
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Last updated: December 2020 5 from 1 review
