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Anyone here brew coffee with a Chemex? General Coffee Discussion Welcome
Posted on 4/21/16 at 8:51 am
Posted on 4/21/16 at 8:51 am
How is it?
Thinking about going this route and looking for feedback.
I've also heard great things about the Aeroperess.
Does anyone have one of these?
Thinking about going this route and looking for feedback.
I've also heard great things about the Aeroperess.
Does anyone have one of these?
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 3:21 pm
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Posted on 4/21/16 at 9:53 am to CBandits82
I have both and use both. They make a great cup of coffee.
I prefer using the Chemex over the Aeropress for sake of ease and amount produced.
Buy both. They Aeropress is cheap and neither take up much space.
I prefer using the Chemex over the Aeropress for sake of ease and amount produced.
Buy both. They Aeropress is cheap and neither take up much space.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 9:58 am to CBandits82
I also have both. Chemex is nice when you want to serve multiple cups at once, as my Chemex is way bigger than my french press pot. For one person drinking multiple cups, you'll need a tea cozy or similar, or the coffee cools quickly in the glass carafe.
We hardly ever use the aeropress...though if you have to spend more than a day or two without power, it is a damn fine thing to have. A good item if you routinely camp, too.
We hardly ever use the aeropress...though if you have to spend more than a day or two without power, it is a damn fine thing to have. A good item if you routinely camp, too.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 11:19 am to CBandits82
a proper pour over, with a chemex is the best coffee you can make.
Make sure you use a medium grind and watch a video on how to pour it. There is a process and ratio of coffee to water. But its the best.
Make sure you use a medium grind and watch a video on how to pour it. There is a process and ratio of coffee to water. But its the best.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 11:51 am to CBandits82
Aeropress is great.
Crazy easy to clean.
Crazy easy to clean.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 12:02 pm to Hoodoo Man
Been meaning to order a Chemex. I use a French press when I really want a good cup of coffee. Is there really a noticeable difference between French press and a Chemex?
Posted on 4/21/16 at 1:19 pm to Geaux2Hell
The french press will make a very oily cup of coffee. Tends to be a little creamer on the taste. The chemex filter will absorb the oils. The bloom from the chemex has a similar effect on the beans as aerator does on a glass of wine. Make it sharper.
I used to french press. Now, I prefer a Chemex.
On a related note, Reve coffee roasters has some of the best roasted single orgin coffee beans in the area.
I used to french press. Now, I prefer a Chemex.
On a related note, Reve coffee roasters has some of the best roasted single orgin coffee beans in the area.
This post was edited on 4/21/16 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 4/21/16 at 1:38 pm to TheEnglishman
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a proper pour over, with a chemex is the best coffee you can make.
Best is so subjective. I find chemex (and pour overs in general) to produce a thin, light bodied cup. Not my favorite....my all time favorite is the stovetop moka. So I like a "chewier" (some might say over extracted) cup of coffee.
The only thing more tiresome than coffee geeks are beer mavens. Drink what you like, I say.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 1:49 pm to Geaux2Hell
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Been meaning to order a Chemex. I use a French press when I really want a good cup of coffee. Is there really a noticeable difference between French press and a Chemex?
Chemex is supposed to be tGOAT when done right. I have never known anyone that has one.
I just ordered it. I'll post reactions when first cup goes down.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 1:56 pm to MiloDanglers
Anyone have issues with their French press coffee being extremely weak when using more than the recommended grounds and letting it steep for the recommended time? Using a fresh, coarse grind but I have a hard time getting it right.
The bean itself is the only thing I feel can be the issue.
The bean itself is the only thing I feel can be the issue.
This post was edited on 4/21/16 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 4/21/16 at 9:58 pm to Geaux2Hell
Williams Sonoma has them
Posted on 4/22/16 at 7:13 am to Louie T
The only time I have this issue is when my grind is too coarse. Try adjusting your grind. What type of beans?
Posted on 4/22/16 at 9:02 am to CBandits82
I went to a place here in Birmingham last summer that did the pour over method. I had heard of it before, but never had it. I've had French Press many times, and the pour over was slightly different. Hard to pick between the two. Stuff like that is more a special occasion type thing for me though. I brew with my Bunn at the house. I'm too groggy in the morning to deal with all of that for a cup of coffee. But in the middle of the day, or around dinner, I would bust something like that out.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 9:26 am to Geaux2Hell
Not sure. Someone bought the last couple batches for me.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 9:40 am to CBandits82
Posted on 4/22/16 at 9:49 am to lsujro
Why is that automated machine so expensive?
Posted on 4/22/16 at 10:04 am to CBandits82
No I refuse to take any chemicals in my food or drink.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 10:06 am to Cold Cous Cous
Posted on 4/22/16 at 10:07 am to TU Rob
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I went to a place here in Birmingham last summer that did the pour over method.
Revelator started in Birmingham and uses Chemex. They also have a spot in New Orleans. I like their coffee.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 10:19 am to NOFOX
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Revelator started in Birmingham and uses Chemex. They also have a spot in New Orleans. I like their coffee
Yeah, they're good. The place I went to was called Seeds. They're over in Homewood and it was my first experience with it. The two guys I was with, one of them suggested it. And then they order a pitcher of tea to split. It had me questioning the coffee if the guy that recommended it ordered tea, but it was really good.
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