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- 01 Concentrate 3-Cup byChemex Strong 1:10 concentrate on the 3-cup Chemex. Dilute with water or ice for a refreshing cup. Chemex 3 Cup Ratio 1:10 Time 2:30
- 02 Dark Roast Gentle byChemex Low-temperature extraction for dark roasts on the 3-cup Chemex. Smooth and rich without bitterness. Chemex 3 Cup Ratio 1:15 Time 3:00
- 03 Pulse Pour byChemex Pulse pour method for the 3-cup Chemex. Consistent 80g pours at 30-second intervals for even extraction. Chemex 3 Cup Ratio 1:15.4 Time 3:00
- 04 6-Cup Concentrate byChemex Chemex 6-cup brewed as concentrate for dilution. Higher 1:9 ratio produces a strong base that can be diluted with hot water (americano-style) or poured over ice for iced coffee. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:9.1 Time 4:00
- 05 Coffee Concentrate byChemex A stronger brew ratio for diluting with hot water or milk. Great as a base. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:10 Time 4:00
- 06 Dark Roast byChemex Adapted for dark roast: lower temperature and faster brew to reduce bitterness. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:17 Time 3:30
- 07 Pulse Pour byChemex A pulse-pour technique for Chemex that allows controlled extraction and a balanced cup. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16 Time 5:00
- 08 Timed Pulses byCounter Culture Coffee Counter Culture Coffee's Chemex guide: 1:17 ratio with bloom and repeated pulse pours every 30 seconds. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:30
- 09 Two Hacks byLance Hedrick Lance Hedrick's approach to making the Chemex actually work — two physical hacks plus a five-pour 1:16 recipe at 40g/650g that reaches 1.25–1.5 TDS and ~18–20% extraction. The Chemex's chute clogs and bypasses are real; Lance fixes them with a refolded filter and a silicone chute cover, then runs a long, low-agitation brew that leans on the deep coarse bed for clarity rather than pour technique. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.3 Time 5:00
- 10 V60 Adaptation byJames 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. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:10
- 11 Spoon-Dug Bloom byScott Rao Scott Rao's Chemex technique: aggressive bloom dig with spoon, then a continuous pour. Rao notes the Chemex makes consistent extraction difficult due to slow drawdown. Ratio 1:17. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:17 Time 4:00
- 12 Oscillating Pour byStumptown Coffee Roasters Stumptown Coffee Roasters' Chemex guide: generous dose, bloom stir, and a wiggling pour technique for even extraction. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:00
- 13 Ca Phe Den (Black) Traditional Vietnamese black coffee (ca phe den). Strong, full-bodied, brewed without milk. Vietnamese Phin Ratio 1:8 Time 5:00
- 14 Coava Specialty Coava Coffee Roasters specialty phin recipe. Concentrated brew with a 1:6 ratio, designed for specialty single-origin beans. Vietnamese Phin Ratio 1:6.3 Time 5:30
- 15 Ca Phe Dua (Coconut) Vietnamese coconut coffee. Strong phin brew mixed with sweetened coconut cream over ice. Vietnamese Phin Ratio 1:8 Time 5:00