Chemex Tips and Tricks with Ariel

[@Jacob_Callahan]

What grind setting should I start at on a Baratza Encore?

[@dreamcity7514]

i started at 15 and have gone up. I would never go courser than 21 tho

[@christophenwang]

4:06 wait, What? How do you know how much coffee you need for this amount water? How do you measure your coffee without scale??

[@xandro2445]

You need a scale to measure beans and water amount.

[@leegollin4417]

Never removed my collar in the last 6 years.....I know. Also a great hack is cutting the filter to make it 2 ply all around for a more consistent brew with less stoppage.

[@smallpp688]

quick question, i've been brewing on my chemex for a while now and all of a sudden no matter what i do my filter seals all the way around and liquid starts to come out of the spout.

[@seanmorris1021]

You can either try to lift and turn the filter a bit in the brewer when this happens or put a chopstick or something between the spout and the filter paper. Basically this happens because there's an airlock, no air is getting into the brew chamber because of the complete seal all around. You need to have a gap over the spout to let air in.

[@MikeFLHT]

Great job on the Chemex instruction. Thank you Ariel.

[@peterstewart1779]

thanks soo much!! i just got my chemex.... what is the brand name of that great kettle you have and where can i buy a scale from? thanks so much Peter

[@seanmorris1021]

I always brew at the same grind coarseness as a v60 - so the finer end of drip/medium. I don't agree that you need to go coarser with a chemex, the thicker paper means that you end up just getting a weaker brew in my experience. So I keep the grind the same and the brew method the same too - it just has a longer draw down time.

[@markowalski1]

@HC-sb1ru Yeah grind size will alter the taste more than anything. Every time I get new beans I haven't tried before I have to make a couple batches to get the grind size right.

[@AlvinFlang69420]

Great! I have a Chemex and I needed some stuff to try out.

[@LilyWillow22]

Have you ever tried the half moon filters?

[@MikeHoncho884]

I’m fairly new to this. Poor over method are use a fellow set up right now not real happy with the price of their filters! Kind of a rip off in my opinion. Is there a less expensive paper available for Chemex?

[@Hollypenopepper]

No. The Chemex filters are key when using the Chemex. They filter out all the oils, sediment, and impurities by design. You're not going to get this kind of filtration with any other brand of filter. The filters pay for themselves when compared to buying coffee at a coffee shop. If you don't get how clean the coffee tastes from the Chemex method, maybe you shouldn't even use it. Don't cut corners. You'll ruin perfection.

[@xjmasterx0907]

@@Hollypenopepper relax lmao

[@parkerbeck9288]

That was actually riveting, believe it or not. Thank you!

[@muerte4kinji]

6 cups it means 1.5L?

[@eBroncos]

What is the 1 to 15 ratio?

[@meshavillar]

Grams of coffee to grams of water. 1 to 15 ratio would mean for every 1g coffee you have, you would use 15g of water

[@paulpetrovich6869]

People always say “medium-coarse” grind but never show it.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

It doesn't really help, unless it has something to compare it to that is standard size. Which again is also still too hard to show over camera. Grind setting on certain grinders is a good starting point though, but even that has some limitations on particle size difference as grinders might have different calibration even if it is the same brand. The only real way is to give micron size, but that is assuming you have methods to measure it on your end.

[@paulpetrovich6869]

@@mixeddrinks8100 true, but I think viewers including myself would like to see a closeup of the grind they chose. I’ve personally been struggling with grind size for chemex and a visual would help. Especially since this is a “chemex 101” type of video where tips and tricks help. This isn’t the only video I’ve seen do something similar. Many do this where they say what it should be and don’t show it. Yes, everyone uses different grinders, but medium coarse should have similarities no matter what grinder you use. Will it be EXACTLY the same? No. Not possible.

[@dvtony]

You should get Chemex brew clip. It speeds up the brew time

[@wildsagesafaris]

Ariel / youre so fun! Thank you for the real tips & tricks

[@Hollypenopepper]

This was a really helpful video! Thank you!!! ❤️ ☕

[@paul6657]

Great info thanks 😊

[@PigRipperLAW]

I clean it like a bong. Just rise it. Then add some salt & pure alcohol; give it a swirl/shake until clean. Lastly I rise again with soapy water. Like brand new again.

[@AyaAhmed..]

Where can i buy a chemex?!

[@AyaAhmed..]

@H C Thank you

[@joymotion21]

Thank you for the great clip :)

[@xjmasterx0907]

I’m surprised no one mentioned the filter water you left in the chemex

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

Excellant!

[@carmen6364]

CHEMEX! - Do Not Buy You are responsible for shipping to receive your package (approx $20) and if you have to exchange/return you are responsible to find a carrier of your choice and pay for shipping going back. When you call Chemex they never answer phone and you will be disconnected after few minutes . All contact is thru emails , if you get lucky .After getting your Chemex you will be spending hundreds of dollars bcuz you will need a Scale, Burr Grinder , Gooseneck Kettle , Filters coffee beans and after all that after brewing the coffee by the time you even finish your cup the coffee that is left in the carafe is COLD , and yes , you will have to buy another Gadget , a warmer to keep your coffee warm.. SMH

[@tommyrq180]

This troll shows up in every Chemex video. Never mind. Either paid troll or very persistent idiot. Too dumb to know everyone knows how a Chemex works and that it makes fabulous coffee! 😊