Chemex Coffee Changed Me

Since I call myself a coffee connoisseur, I decided to take my coffee home. I have always wanted to buy a Chemex, a famous pour-over deceive to make my favorite type of coffee. Chemex is a little more on the middle to expensive side (depending on your budget.) If your the type to just have a coffee maker, this is a bit more time-consuming.

If I ever made coffee at home, I used to french press. It wasn’t great, but over time I perfected it. It only took about four minutes and it was easily accessible for my morning routine. Then I learned that the metal in a french press increases the cholesterol in the coffee. Weird fact, but still a fact. I took the plunge and bought a coffee grinder, filters, and a Chemex and it changed my routine. I thought I would have to get up earlier, but I just start the water when I get up. The difference between the french press and a Chemex (other than a smoother taste) is the way in brews. A french press needs to sit while a Chemex is ready once it goes through the filter.

There is a lot of science behind the coffee phenomenon. I still need to buy a food scale and measure the coffee and water, right now I just guess, but I rarely have a bad cup with a Chemex. The Chemex is the best pour-over you can buy that is reasonably priced but I recommend a Burr grinder if you are really serious about coffee. Right now, I only have a cheap Target branded one, but I will definitely invest soon.