CHEMEX BREW GUIDE: How to Hack and Brew Incredible Coffee on the Chemex

[@PatrickJoannisse]

Forget the recipe...that pouring technique into two cups!? Genius.

[@LanceHedrick]

But the recipe is gold 😭😭😭

[@mikeballmball]

Agreed casual pouring flex 💪 . Thanks for the great content Lance! I don’t have a Chemex, but I’ll share with friends who do!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! That type of support is literally the most important. Sharing, subbing, liking, commenting. It's all we creators can ask! Appreciate you

[@joshguiao4428]

The flexxxx

[@Whatyoutakinbout]

Chill white boi

[@theamazingcoffeebean6408]

I love how he just casually pours into two cups like that wasn't the coolest thing we've ever seen a Chemex do...well played Lance, well played!

[@AdanYDR]

2 years later, IT IS THE COOLEST THING I've even seen in a chemex haha

[@zyzda22]

For my 2 cents having used the chemex daily about 2 years, I don't have any issues with stalling and I've only had the spout clog a handful of times. I grind just barely coarser than a v60, but also make a larger 30:500 batch (in ~5min). You can totally avoid those issues just by using the filter the normal way, and I love how clean the cup is. Totally excited to try these hacks, love the stir stick and the cut filter hack! I just think the chemex deserves more love!

[@LanceHedrick]

You're one in a million if you've not had clogs. Lol it's a ubiquitous complaint globally against the chemex lol.

[@AdventuresinBackpacking]

I don’t have clogs either. If it does happen, it just takes a quick shift of the paper to correct. If it does happen to my brews, it is a simple correction.

[@aprils.]

@@AdventuresinBackpacking Same for me! One tiny clog once, quickly corrected and typically very uniform results.

[@danielsaezv]

@@LanceHedrick I think the reason for all those complaints is because most coffee connoisseurs (or snobs, lol) like to experiment and do their own thing. I have Baratza and Chemex and I do what the instructions say: 18-20 grind setting depending on how light the roast is. I’ve never had an issue with clogging. I do a very gentle pour and a couple of swirls. Love my v60, moka, aeropress, but in the morning for the whole family 60/1000gr is perfect. Cheers!

[@chrismiksworld]

@@LanceHedrick No Clogging for me

[@arvedpi1784]

Don't actually care for the chemex at all, I just love watching Lance tell me about coffee brewing :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Try these steps out with the Chemex. You might enjoy it!

[@arvedpi1784]

@@LanceHedrick would love to give it a try, but I really enjoy my v60 and my Stagg X, I don't think I'll buy a new one soon

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh for sure. If you don't already have one, no worries at all lol

[@kevvsu]

Same here! 🤣

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha y'all rock!

[@Ddiakova]

Ever since taking that home barista course held by a local SCA judge I was immediately hooked to the Chemex and bought it right after the course. And mind you I got the large one…. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into… more than 5 years later and I still use it daily and it is still my preferred method of brewing. I love the clean cup, the sweetness I get.. I feel so passionate about it I defend it left and right xD I am really excited to try your hacks immediately and I am happy I found your channel. I enjoy your clear instructions and tone of voice. Thank your doing this!

[@LanceHedrick]

Wow that's incredible! So glad you're loving the way you brew. Can't get better than that! Appreciate your support

[@GrandStudable]

This is freaking awesome Lance. You have a way of explaining the theory while showing a practical method that is really something to enjoy. I learned so much from watching your channel! Keep up the stellar work king!

[@LanceHedrick]

Awesome! Let me know if you try it. Cheers, friend!

[@bongbongkhu5479]

My g, lance! I have to say this. I dont even know you in real life but! I can notice and feel u r A humble person in first sight, apart from coffee contents i can see your patience, modest behavior and respect towards ppl, such a good energy vibrating out of you! you inspired me in so much way plus, splendid coffee skills, u surprise me each new videos! U r a hope and light in this dark world haha! Ive been complaining on all shit but now time to calm maself down and testing yal chemex guide :) ive learn from you so darn much!! Thx ☺️

[@LanceHedrick]

Wow thank you so much, my friend! This comment made my day

[@db45acp92]

Have had my Chemex for countless years. I solved the vent problem long ago with a simple fix. I have a supply of plastic drinking straws, the ones with a flex joint on one end. I fold the straw down at the flex point to 180 degrees and put a small piece of clear tape right at the bend to hold it in that position. I then place the long portion of teh straw down inside the vent channel and hook it on the pouring lip. It stays, no problem and provides the intended airflow for the pour to go without bubbling or stopping. Reuse many times, wash, rinse, repeat or get a new one.

[@tallbenito]

dang following this recipe and tips really improved my morning brew. I never thought changing up my default method from the past 4 years would have such an impact! Thanks for the video!

[@larsonl6376]

i hate to disagree with you. i usually love your videos. i've been using a chemex since 1980. water can not bypass the filter on the single fold side, there is glass there. it doesn't get any better than that. as for bypass on the 3 fold side, because of the small pour spout. i have watched for this, and i have barely seen any of this; there are 3 layers of thick paper there. if there is bypass, it is much less than a v60 would have with groves all the way around. in the last 5-10 years, i have noticed the filters appear to have changed. i have never had a filter, 3 plies into the pour spout, plug the spout and cause a jam. but like i said, in the last 5-10 years things changed. i now fold back a portion of the 3 ply side's "ear" down into the spout. this little trick totally solved the issue and i have never had it again.

[@WalkawayyyRenee]

The little pink silicone thingy is what my Dad uses to keep his coffee cup from cooling off too fast. He sits it on top of the cup between sips and it creates enough suction to seal and keep the hot coffee hot longer.

[@liamsamples]

That’s genius!

[@davidjacob2676]

I feel like that’s a nipple cover haha

[@bibbi62113]

Never thought making a coffee could be so difficult silicon and scissors 😂 i am 1962 model and my father used to make coffee the old way. It was quick and easy.

[@MrBogieboy01]

Just found a Chemex at the local Goodwill for $5, this will certainly come in handy to learn how to brew well with it! Thanks for the great content Lance!

[@KyleRowsell]

You're about to bring me back to the Chemex Lance.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! I wanna see it!

[@hodgesmt]

For 2 years I used a Chemex and then switched to espresso or use a technivorm for large batches, Thanks to you I am just now learning that the Chemex can do so much better than I thought. Enjoying your series sooooooo much (and my coffee thanks you for it.) Cant wait to try my chemex again this weekend. After I dust it off :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! I had to dust mine off, too. No shame. Took a while to clean it up as I began experimenting for this lol!

[@sereenity]

The coffee nerd/snob in me found this video so satisfying 😂

[@christopherf1217]

Lance, I’ve come to learn about you via other coffee channels, so I decided to finally stop by. As someone who brews a Chemex, as their daily driver, this is perhaps one of the best, (if at least more insightful) videos about this brewer for those of us who use it, love it, and want to get more out of it. I’ve never had a brew stall and part of my routine is to pull the edges of the filter by the spout taught after my post bloom/initial pour draws down. Curious to see how much the 2 sided filter changes the taste in the cup. Excited to try this and some of the other hacks! That double pour was mind blowing and pure Gangsta! SUBSCRIBED!

[@wisemx]

Lance we're all friends here, go ahead and leave your cape on for the videos. 😎

[@LanceHedrick]

🤣🤣🤣 that's awesome.

[@baristakev5709]

Thank you lance for providing accessible amazing content! What a legend

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Appreciate the support thoroughly

[@noelscruggs5670]

That double pour.... amazing! Love you stuff thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha glad you enjoyed it!

[@DonSWG]

I am a fairly lazy person when I'm not at work (just ask my wife!), so I doubt I'll do that filter hack more than once to try it, but it's a super interesting method that I wouldn't have known about without you bringing it to our attention. I've never really been a big fan of the Chemex after wasting a TON of coffee trying to get a cup I like. I may have to try this recipe now, if I can dig up my silicone jar opener! Thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! The recipe works well without that hack, so no worries. And for the filters, I understand. I would recommend it, though! It will incredibly increase your extraction and consistency. Just make them like once weekly. Knock out a few. Quite easy once you have made a couple

[@DonSWG]

@@LanceHedrick Welllllll I guess I won't be trying it anytime soon, as I dropped my Chemex on the floor just now! RIP :(

[@LanceHedrick]

NOOOOOOO what are the odds?!?

[@joshcook777]

Double cup pour flex! Great video Lance, appreciate the hack!

[@LanceHedrick]

For sure! Stoked you enjoyed it

[@danielleonard4404]

The Chemex was my first pour over brewer that I got, and I quickly switched to the V60 after having trouble with smaller brews and wasting large amounts of coffee on brews that didn’t turn out right. Just made a batch brew following this technique and it’s hands down one of the BEST pour overs I’ve ever made!! Loving your videos Lance, feels like I’m taking college courses for coffee and I’m loving every second of it! Keep the recipes coming, your channel is awesome

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for the comment. Means a lot!

[@keithshapiro2487]

Yes! This video was perfect! The only problem is I end up pulling some shots of espresso for my wife and myself instead of grabbing the Chemex. This weekend, I'm on it as well as signing up for your Patreon. Thanks for all the knowledge and good vibes.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much, friend! Appreciate it!

[@cheekster777]

Chemex...now we’re talkin’! 🙂 Cheers Lance and team. 👍🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Happy you're stoked!

[@timothylennon323]

I've never subscribed to a station before, but this guys just warrants a like and subscription. Couldn't find Silicon pad around the house so that's on its way, but all of the other steps just gave my morning chemex a boost that I'm proud of. Thanks for sharing Lance

[@LanceHedrick]

Wow that is huge praise! Thanks for subbing! Really means a lot and I'm so glad you saw immediate results!

[@p9a9r21]

Love the seminar on using Chemex brewer. Another coffee friend suggested I use stainless steel microperforated filters. I also got some glass laboratory stir rods BUT I didn't know about placing them in the filter FIRST then pouring in freshly ground coffee and using the glass rod to make a funnel in the ground coffee to enhance extraction. THANK YOU!

[@DanielMerk23]

Fold the tip of the paper forward on the spout side and no need to use the silicone part. Keeps a nice opening on the spout.

[@mikepanton]

I've literally never had the flute get blocked...how? 😅

[@DemirJPN]

Awesome video as always! There is just one huge issue tough, after convincing my S.O. that I need a V60, 2 moka pots, Aeropress, vietnamese coffee dripper, Ibrik, kalita wave, hario switch and then lastly(i promised) a Breville Barista Express, how the hell am I supposed to convince my wife that I need a Chemex now??

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! Oh no. That is an issue... Ughhhhh say it can hold plants when not being used?

[@DemirJPN]

@@LanceHedrick 🤣

[@LanceHedrick]

Such a fun comment haha

[@davidb7723]

Lance saying "chute" makes me smile for some reason 😁

[@wheelchairboy88]

I tried the hack with filter this morning and it made such a huge difference in my coffee. I'm going to use my chemex more often now.

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Stoked you gave it a chance and enjoyed it!

[@jasonsquiggles7310]

The Chemex was one of my first brewers on my coffee/pour over journey. Sadly I broke my first Chemex but bought the bigger version with the handle. They fixed the air flow issue with a bigger lip. I haven't had clogs with the new version but the filter hack and the stir stick hacks were very useful. Madcap coffee has a recipe that's nice as well and pretty close to yours.

[@rnKata89]

This is amazing. Wish I discovered this video sooner! Most delicious cup of coffee ☕️ thanks!

[@IvanKustera]

Nice video as always and since we have a guest at home I was brewing 650ml in the mornings using Chemex so it's going to be a perfect opportunity to try out the recipe (it's going to suck to count to 60 with Red Clix though). I liked the filters hack but I have to admit that in my ~5 years of using Chemex daily I got one stalled brew with Ethiopian coffee. Never thought it's a flawed brewer. However, I prefer V60 these days mostly for clarity in the cup and fruity and floral notes.

[@AzuritSK]

I just wish I could taste it. 🤤 The pouring into 2 cups at the end was an unexpected additional hack.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha for sure! Thanks for watching

[@caseydavidphillips]

Bro! Shattered my Chemex a few months ago and now I want another one just to try this! Amazing recipe!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Do it! It's a fun few hacks

[@estella_thecreative]

For the silicone I recommend using a silicone food cover. If you have one you don't use, just cut it so that it covers the chute.

[@wwmeades]

I've been wanting to try a chemex for a long while. I usually just use my espresso machine, but it becomes a pain if we have guest over and we are just making coffee. I stopped by an estate sale this morning and picked up an almost new 8 cup chemex with 100 bleached chemex filters for $6. Pulled up your video and gave it a try. Wow! works great, tastes great. I used a silicon straw to place in the channel to keep an air flow going. thanks for sharing this video. It made my first attempt with the chemex a success!

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! This makes me so stoked to read! Thanks for sharing

[@YouTuballer]

Been using the Chemex for years and not once has it clogged on me. Just fold and press your filter properly then hold it with your fingers against the glass until you’ve wet a full circle. It’s not going anywhere after that. The chute *is* designed to prevent the paper from clogging it, that’s why (unlike a V60 server for example) the groove goes all the way down into the reservoir.

[@McKullinLuikaus]

Suprisingly the handblown version fixes all the spout problems. The brewcone is actually shaped the same as the filter and spout is more pronounced. No issues with collapsing filters, even tried the one layer on the spoutside.

[@biancacarol5461]

I loved all these tips especially cutting the filter and using a chopstick! I feel slightly less anxiety using my chemex now!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha good! And that recipe will work even if you don't have time for the hacks!

[@josephteifer9714]

Lance. thank you for the filter hack and the recipe. You have a great practical channel

[@Elmusiico]

Hey Lance, awesome video like always! Could we have a French press video. Huge fan here 👌

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! I'll put that in the queue. After next week, I might pivot back to espresso for a bit, but I'll certainly work towards a french press video!

[@michaelfree3308]

Wow just tried this and it produced some amazing coffee! I didn’t have a single piece of soft silicone in my house at all so I used a wooden spoon and put in the he spout, but I want to try to find something what you used. And that pour method 🤯 so cool!

[@jen-freedom-and-peace]

wow - My french press broke - wanted a simple cup of coffee in the morning - didn't know the chemex was this much work! But thanks

[@3omar_a7maad]

I don't actually have a chemex and I cannot get one where I live but damn that pour into 2 cups is something that I need to learn. it's so impressive.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! It is certainly fun! And a cool trick to casually flex on friends lol

[@masamunesword]

I always feel weird that I've heard so much about chemex and stalls and used one for my daily brew for years and never had a particular problem with it. I just do the 3 fold side on the side with the spout and do the divot thing with the bed in this video and it's always worked great.

[@LanceHedrick]

Nice! Well, I promise your extraction will be more even with these hacks, even if you haven't experienced stalls. Stopping the bypass with that silicon hack and, even more importantly, the filter folding trick, will both help increase extraction and I believe your whole experience

[@rigdigwus]

@@LanceHedrick why would he care about those silly hacks when it works just fine. way too complicated doing all these unnecessary extra steps

[@OfficialKeithInTexas]

You can literally find an issue with every single coffee brewer ever made. If you have a Chemex, enjoy it to the fullest!

[@QuinCarter]

Man I'm just watching this. I've been brewing with a Chemex for years. I can make pretty decent cups with it. You totally blew my mind with those hacks! I normally use a chopstick to help the airflow. Also the glass stick thing is interesting. I'm going to try this when I get my next batch of beans!

[@LanceHedrick]

Love it! Do it! Thanks for watching

[@jacquesolivierv]

Hi Lance , Thanks for the video. Should I change the flow with the chemex 3 cups ? Want to mostly do 1 cup only with it Thank you

[@genedumas3956]

I've had a Chemex for over 30 years, never had a problem with the spout, but I use the unbleached filters, maybe they're thicker. You could just fold it over a little, might help. I never weigh the coffee but I have a programmable burr grinder that I can adjust to my preference. I'm not that pedantic.

[@jas0ny88]

Hey Lance, great video and I love the paper trick and the trick with the stick to spread the grounds. Question about the paper trick, Ive noticed while majority of the paper is still 2 and 2, the very bottom of the filter is actually not 2 and 2 due to the 45 degree cut. It's actually 1 and 3 still. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[@arguchik]

I'm not Lance, but I can answer: there's no way to fix it. It's that little bit you leave un-cut that prevents grounds from falling through the filter.

[@JejuneJesuit]

Don't have a chemex. Still learned a lot about brewing! Thanks Lance

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Love to hear that

[@malush1412]

Hey Lance, in your other videos you make a point of not adjusting your grind size until you’ve exhausted all other variables. For Chemex, would you keep the same grind size as you did for your V60 recipe? This was great. Thanks!

[@drunkaviator81]

Never had an issue with bypass using any of the Chemexes, or even a V60. With proper pouring technique it simply doesn't occur; there's even a video with James Hoffman pouring directly on the filter, and still the water travels down (not out) the side of the paper and into the coffee (actually giving more, but a worse tasting extraction). Secondly I've never had an uneven extraction due to the 3 ply on one side. Water doesn't leave through the side of the filter so it's irrelevant; with the Chemex filters it leaves only through the tip of the cone, after filtering through the coffee bed. Extraction is more even generally than with say a V60.

[@pedro_gott]

that pouring technique was amazing

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Try it out and let me know your thoughts

[@chrisward2k]

This changed my experience with the chemex

[@coocooforcoffee4248]

I don’t have Chemex but I do enjoy your videos, keep up with good work 👍

[@LanceHedrick]

thanks so much for watching even though it doesnt really apply to you! Appreciate the support

[@streetcrab875]

About the filter hack, don’t you still have 3 plys at the base of the cone on one side ? It still drips 3 something sides to one , no?

[@doylelacrua]

Wow. There are levels to this.

[@braxtonjens7839]

Due to the shortage of Chemex filters these days, I haven’t brewed chemex in a while, since I’m out of filters. I really enjoy brewing with it, I enjoy the clean cup. Great video! I’ve been loving the content!

[@LanceHedrick]

Nice! I wasn't aware of chemex filter shortage! We have loads if they're listed on our site. Onyx coffee lab.com

[@hodgesmt]

Your comment made me think.... I have the Able Kone metal filter for the chemex, wonder what Lance thinks of those?

[@LanceHedrick]

Keep that able kone for my video next week. It's gonna Blow YOUR MIND

[@braxtonjens7839]

@@LanceHedrick Yeah, chemex filters were on back order because they couldn’t keep up with demand. I’ll check out the onyx website to make an order. Thanks Lance!

[@elevatedthinking]

Followed your directions to the letter, used my brand new grinder (Christmas present from the wife) and I don't know if I should be scared or happy becuase I'm drinking it black and darn, if it don't taste good. Thanks for the video! Cheers!

[@declanburke6579]

Genius hack with the filter paper!!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Right?! I absolutely love it

[@declanburke6579]

@@LanceHedrick This has solved a major issue I’ve had with the Chemex! Thanks again!

[@LanceHedrick]

Wonderful. So glad to be a conduit to better coffee!

[@matthewocallaghan3062]

Learned so so much from the video! Legend

[@user-jc2fj5hx8s]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing this. 😊❤

[@demetergrasseater]

WTF WAS THAT POURING FLEX I LITERALLY SHOUTED AT THE SCREEN

[@thiagotiberio838]

Thanks for another great lesson, Lance! Instead of the silicone, you could try sitting a metal straw or glass pipette right into the spout: it would provide a wall for the paper filter and breathing hole for the container, and do away with plastics... Talk about metal, any word on stainless steel filters?

[@LanceHedrick]

You could but it would solve the bypass that happens there! And I don't enjoy metal filters. They allow too many insolubles through to the final cup. I prefer clean cups where the acidity isn't overrun by the cell wall fragments, oils, etc, that make it through. But, everyone is different!

[@Jarvis4889]

Does the straw method work for you? I had that same idea and then saw your comment.

[@joshenyou360]

WAIT WHAT!!!!!! Get outa town. I came here to learn how to use a Chemex and finished as a chemist 🤣🤣🤣 No really, I am just now looking in to getting my first Chemex pour over and had loads of questions. I didn't know of all the steps you go through to make a pot. I bet it tastes fabulous. I see that you must have patience when using a Chemex. Question, how do you keep your coffee hot? Can you put it on the stove?

[@joshvooris5387]

Chemex says you can place it on a glass top stove to keep warm. I place mine on a burner set to the lowest setting and it stays plenty hot.

[@irunchef752]

mine broke a year or so ago and I've stuck with the v60 since. making me want to get a new one. first of all to try the hacks, and secondly, so I can pour two cups and drink em both

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! The split pour is super fun. And do it! Would love to hear your thoughts on the hacks

[@pvl256]

I've never had a problem with the filter blocking the chute - I just jigger it a bit after the rinse, if necessary. I always figured that the three layer side of the filter in conjunction with the chute, would ensure that the water passed through the three layers rather than going out elsewhere. Hmmm .... Maybe if the chute is taken out of play entirely like this with the silicone then water can ONLY exit into the carafe at the bottom tip of the filter, after it has also passed through the coffee.

[@OGianmarcO]

I have done the trick for the filter, but you still end up with the tip of the cone being 3 flap on one side and one on the other side, so still some uneven extraction right at the tip, where most extraction happens, right?

[@topjets5616]

I don't do pour overs but it's fun to watch :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Thank you for watching regardless!

[@ajc5869]

Honestly i’ve been brewing with a Chemex almost daily for 5 years and never one time had the filter collapse in on the spout…

[@LanceHedrick]

Cool!

[@jonathanwhalen7076]

Love this! Silicone is such a good idea, cant wait to try tomorrow morning :)

[@LanceHedrick]

How did it go?!

[@althe]

Not sure if the three-layer filter side filters are any different than the one-layer filter. Because the filter is not filtering much pass-thru down its sides, we hope. It filters only through the bottom one-inch or so diameter bottleneck hole, so the filtration difference from three sides versus one side is only after the bottleneck hole. There is a difference, which you can check by tilting your Chemex one way or the other and you will see flow rate change. Once the filter is wet against the smooth glass cone above the bottleneck, no brew gets through until it reaches down into the bottleneck. Right? Now consider if I am wrong about that. Then the Chemex engineers would have made the triple-fold side filter 1/3 the amount of the single-fold side and the single-fold side filter three times the amount of the three-fold side with neither side's flow-through being optimal. That's not impossible; they would have made the filter's pass-through holes to allow an optimal average with a 3 to 1 ratio. Saying it differently, the thick side would filter three times slower than optimal and the thin side would filter three times faster than optimal. Together they would add up to Optimal. A tapered chopstick (Japanese style) is excellent to hold the funnel open, if necessary. A red one works best. That pink thing destroys the Chemex, I doubt you'd find that in the Museum of Modern Art.

[@ctaussen]

Lance, as always, your videos are enjoyable and educational to watch. I can feel the passion for coffee streaming through my phone.

[@dreamcity7514]

I have a breville pro grinder and i can never seem to find the right grind size.... any tips for that grinder?

[@hanzohcafe.]

I don't own a chemex but very informative video as always! ☕

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Thanks for watching regardless

[@Bauderjoh]

jeeezzzz the double pour!!!

[@user-do5hd7zb4x]

Excellant!

[@pip5461]

Interesting method of preparing the paper filter... I just buy "cone" filter papers...but I liked the use of the silicon, and stirring stick placement.

[@LanceHedrick]

For sure. You can use cone, but the chemex filter is actually quite good. Thick and sturdy. I like using them for big brews much more than thin cone filters

[@champganjah5944]

@@LanceHedrick I wonder how would a double cone filter compare to a chemex filter? i think it is worth a try.

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Amazing explain 🥰🥰🥰

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you!

[@ryanh4551]

Don’t like idea of silicone and hot things is there another option for that chute ? Thanks

[@praland]

Man - you mean I can actually use my chemex for something other than a show piece on my coffee bar? SWEEET

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! Right?! Take the flowers out of your pot and use it for brewing once more!

[@zyzda22]

Damn its pretty tho, right?

[@54lvl37]

The silicon you have laying around is a cup cover 🤣

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Had no clue what it was 🤣

[@54lvl37]

@@LanceHedrick great tips and tricks as always but pouring two cups at the same time is another level 😎

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Love how that is the big takeaway lol

[@sammylove14]

This is interesting how different it is than what I usually do, and I’ll be trying your techniques to see if it improves the taste.

[@LanceHedrick]

Sounds great!

[@DCI_LeoDan_]

Can this same method and setup be used with loose leaf tea?

[@Cherokie89]

The Chemex was my first pour over brewer and it almost put me off the practice entirely way back when

[@moneymaker22ish]

This is a great video Lance. I have been enjoying the Chemex for about a year now and this video has definitely upped my game. I have explored the Chemex, French press, and deeply into the world of espresso. I am wondering what I should get next. V60, Aeropress, or something else you suggest?

[@LanceHedrick]

V60 is great! And I already have a video on it up haha

[@carrscoffee]

I brew using the Bodum while using a origami. It's a cheap knockoff of the chemex but it's exactly the same. I use the kalita papers tho. Works great

[@TheStrandrew]

Why not use a metal straw or chopstick in the spout to prevent blockage?

[@shirazkasim1230]

Hey Lance I think u r one of the best people to learn about Coffee. Lance the Chemex, Aeropress, V60 and other filter methods, what do they each represent, do each have that uniques about them?

[@LanceHedrick]

For sure! In short, Chemex tends to have a very low body and high acidity/clarity, though uneven extraction. Aeropress tends to have a huge body, low clarity, and medium acidity. V60 tends to have high clarity, average extraction, and medium sweetness. of course, these are over simplifications but they all brew the coffee extremely differently.

[@sciencescience9102]

The pink silicone you have is the cup cover 😂 I have a couple of those at home.

[@vagnsteen5130]

so if I need these several hacks, why is this device so loved? Also, why not just use a Melita style cone and filter on top of the Chemix? No stalls. Great video and sound quality and coffee knowledge. ty

[@LanceHedrick]

You are absolutely correct. Though, many love the look, the tradition, and the volume it can brew

[@felipemotorhead]

I have never had clog issue, I think that may happen if you place the paper in the wrong orientation, I loved the even sides hack though!

[@ToddParker]

Hi Lance, I have a full pour over bar and manually brew every morning. However, I have a bonavita coffee brewer for those mornings I want to check out and be lazy. Thinking of upgrade on bonavita and in 2023 Wilfa Precision has been redesigned for US market through Lardera. Then I think of the Moccamaster and the Chemex ottomatic. In short, I wonder what you might recommend? The Chemex Ottomatic to me has special appeal because you get a Chemex 6 cup and so it gives me another pour over device manually. I have had Chemex 3 and 8 cup for years and had to keep replacing as young children broke the glass. This would allow me to get Chemex in my game again.

[@BrianRenshaw]

As always, good stuff and very clear! Does seem a bit labor intensive with cutting up the filters but will definitely have to try this out

[@LanceHedrick]

It's really not that bad, especially if you're someone worried about bypass. If so, you're probably already taking a bit to situate filters perfectly to optimize extraction. Also, can easily do quite a few in one sitting to set yourself up

[@BrianRenshaw]

@@LanceHedrick makes sense…also, probably if you’re watching this video you’re already in the upper tier of those that care about your brews and willing to do that!

[@LanceHedrick]

For sure. And the hacks aren't imperative. The recipe still is optimal imo for chemex brewing

[@marc-andrelanglais9506]

What ever you do Lance, there is ALWAYS something I learn. Can’t wait to try your filter hack and perhaps the pouring technique... always amazes me! Few questions: 1- is the only reciepe you do or do you have one with less coffee? 2- when you refer to a grinder, it would help (me at least) to know the full range of the grinder (i.e. 24 clicks on a range of 100 or 25?). It would help to set on my grinder 3- i had seen the chopstick in the funnel hack, have you tried it and how does it compare to your silicone hack? Thanks again!

[@LanceHedrick]

1- you can scale this down no problem! If doing less than 32ish grams, I'd recommend going down to a V60 anyway. But just scale everything down no problem! 2- I say 24 clicks because it refers to microns. Every click on a c40 is 30 microns. So, about a 12 on an encore grinder. You can also get a kruve ruler that does microns and you can put it beside the grounds. 3- yeah I have. It does an OK job, but I prefer the silicon because it decreases the localized bypass even more

[@marc-andrelanglais9506]

@@LanceHedrick yeah, I went the chemex way as I wanted the “less oily” taste vs V60... but as I most of the time end up drinking 300-400ml, perhaps I should have gone v60 way... learning at all ages.

[@LanceHedrick]

The amount of oils in a V60 should be extremely minimal. Especially if using hario untabbed filters. Would love for you to give my v60 approach a try! I'm thinking you may end up preferring it. Plastic v60 is cheap

[@marc-andrelanglais9506]

@@LanceHedrick I know, I know... price is not the issue, kitchen realestate for “coffee stuff” is negociated in my house 😂😂😂. Another reason for Chemex is that I’ve seen v60 filter holders that fit into a chemex... you may have convinced me... or perhaps will drink just continue drink more coffee on my chemex 😂😂

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! Plastic, though, is a much better insulator than glass. Your extractions will vastly improve

[@benfanman]

14:32 is incredible pouring tech