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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 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
- 04 Dark Roast byChemex Adapted for dark roast: lower temperature and faster brew to reduce bitterness. Chemex 6 Cup Ratio 1:17 Time 3:30
- 05 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
- 06 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
- 07 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
- 08 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
- 09 Partial Press byBlue Bottle Coffee Blue Bottle Coffee's French Press method. Bloom first, then add water to full. Press to just above the grounds — not all the way down. This gentle approach produces a cleaner French Press cup. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:11.7 Time 4:20
- 10 Iced Batch French Press byBlue Bottle Coffee Flash-brewed iced French Press for a group. Brew at double strength then pour over ice. The French Press's full-bodied extraction stands up well to dilution from ice. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:12.5 Time 4:15
- 11 Classic bySpecialty Coffee Association The traditional French press recipe: coarse grind, 4-minute steep, plunge. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:30
- 12 Cold Brew bySpecialty Coffee Association Overnight cold brew in a French press. Smooth, low-acid, and naturally sweet. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:8.3 Time 720:00
- 13 Coffee Concentrate bySpecialty Coffee Association A strong concentrate from the French press, ideal for lattes, iced coffee, or diluting to taste. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:8 Time 5:05
- 14 Clean Decant byBarista Hustle French press brewed like a cupping bowl. No plunge, maximum clarity. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 9:00
- 15 Dark Roast bySpecialty Coffee Association Adapted for dark roast: lower temperature, shorter steep, and coarser grind. French Press 8 Cup Ratio 1:17.9 Time 3:05