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- 01 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
- 02 Light Roast 6-Cup byChemex Chemex 6-cup optimized for light roasts. Higher temperature and slightly more coffee for a richer extraction from dense, light-roasted beans. The thick Chemex filter highlights the clarity of light roasts beautifully. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.3 Time 4:30
- 03 Classic byChemex A classic Chemex recipe producing a clean, bright cup. The thick filter removes oils for clarity. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:00
- 04 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
- 05 Dark Roast byChemex Adapted for dark roast: lower temperature and faster brew to reduce bitterness. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:17 Time 3:30
- 06 Iced Coffee byChemex Japanese iced coffee method adapted for the Chemex. Brew hot over ice for maximum aroma retention. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:10 Time 3:00
- 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 Three Center Pours byGeorge Howell 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. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:16.3 Time 5:00
- 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 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
- 12 Clever Flash Iced byKaldi's Coffee Flash-brewed iced coffee using the Clever Dripper. Brew hot at double strength, then release directly over ice. The rapid cooling locks in bright aromatics for a refreshing iced coffee. Clever Dripper L Ratio 1:10.7 Time 3:30
- 13 Adjustable Time byCounter Culture Coffee Counter Culture Coffee's official Clever Dripper recipe. Bloom with a stir, then full immersion for 2 minutes before releasing. A clean, repeatable method from one of specialty coffee's pioneers. Clever Dripper L Ratio 1:16 Time 3:00
- 14 Clever Dark Roast byKaldi's Coffee Clever Dripper recipe tailored for dark roast coffees. Lower temperature and coarser grind prevent bitterness. Shorter steep time respects the high solubility of dark roasts. Clever Dripper L Ratio 1:16.7 Time 2:45
- 15 Light Roast Tea-Style byClever A delicate approach for light roasts, emphasizing floral and fruit notes with a long, gentle steep. Clever Dripper L Ratio 1:16.9 Time 4:30