George Howell Chemex
George Howell Coffee's Chemex recipe for the 6-cup. Three equal pours of 260g each at 30-second intervals with center-focused technique. Produces a clean, nuanced cup emphasizing terroir.
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- Coffee
- 48 g
- Water
- 780 g
- Ratio
- 1:16.3
- Temp
- 96 °C
- Grind
- 6 medium
- Total
- 5:00
- Servings
- 3
Method
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0:00Pour
First pour: 260g targeting the center of the bed.
+260g 30s slow -
1:00Pour
Second pour: to 520g. Again targeting the center.
+520g 30s slow -
2:30Pour
Third pour: to 780g. Center pour.
+780g 30s slow -
5:00Done
Drawdown complete. Target ~5:00.
Next step
Let Gota run the timer.
Step-by-step coaching with haptics at every pour, and a brew log that remembers the cup.
Notes
George Howell emphasizes water quality and grind consistency. All pours target the center of the bed to create natural agitation. The thick Chemex filter combined with center pours creates an exceptionally clean cup. Allow 30 seconds between pours for partial drawdown.
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