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- 01 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
- 02 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
- 03 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
- 04 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
- 05 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
- 06 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
- 07 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
- 08 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
- 09 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
- 10 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
- 11 The Bypass byOrea Matteo D'Ottavio's UK Brewing Championship recipe with post-brew dilution. Orea V4 Narrow Ratio 1:16.1 Time 3:00
- 12 WBrC 2024 byMartin Wölfl Martin Wölfl's 2024 World Brewers Cup Championship recipe using the OREA V4 Narrow with Sibarist FAST filter. Orea V4 Narrow Ratio 1:15.9 Time 2:25
- 13 V4 Narrow Competition byOrea High extraction competition recipe. The narrow spout extends contact time. Orea V4 Narrow Ratio 1:16.7 Time 3:30
- 14 Dara For Two byOrea Two-cup Dara with four spiral pours. V4 Narrow with Open Bottom and Flat paper with Negotiator. Orea V4 Narrow Ratio 1:16.7 Time 3:30
- 15 The Dara byOrea Four evenly spaced spiral pours for a balanced, sweet cup. V4 Narrow with Open Bottom and Flat paper with Negotiator. Orea V4 Narrow Ratio 1:16.7 Time 3:00