№ 235 Chemex 6 Cup 4:10 1:16.7 James Hoffmann
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James Hoffmann

James Hoffmann's Chemex adaptation of his V60 method: bloom with stir, two main pours, agitation stir, and a gentle shake. Uses medium-fine grind since Chemex's thick filter slows drawdown.

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Parameters

Coffee
30 g
Water
500 g
Ratio
1:16.7
Temp
100 °C
Grind
5 medium fine
Total
4:10
Servings
2
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

4:10 total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Bloom with 60-90g. Stir at 0:10 to wet all grounds.

    +75g 10s slow
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Pour in circles to 300g (60% of total), breaking up clumps.

    +300g 30s circular
  3. 1:15
    Pour

    Pour to 500g.

    +500g 30s circular
  4. 1:45
    Stir

    Stir clockwise then counterclockwise. Give Chemex a gentle shake.

  5. 4:10
    Done

    Brew complete. Target ~4:10.

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Notes

Adapted from the Ultimate V60 Technique. Bloom with stir at 0:10 to wet all grounds. Stir clockwise and counterclockwise after final pour to knock grounds from sides. A gentle shake at the end levels the bed. Water at 95°C. Ratio 1:16.7.

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V60
0:00
Pour 2/5
0:30

100g

+50g Add water

3
Wait 0:45
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