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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 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
- 04 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
- 05 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
- 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 Bloom and Break bySpecialty Coffee Association Cupping-inspired method for a 3-cup French press. A bloom phase, crust break, and surface skim produce a remarkably clean full cup. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:15 Time 10:20
- 10 Cupping-Style French Press bySpecialty Coffee Association French Press brewed using SCA cupping protocol techniques. No press — just break the crust, skim, and pour carefully. Produces the cleanest possible French Press cup. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 10:10
- 11 Iced French Press bySpecialty Coffee Association Japanese-style flash brew adapted for the French press. Brew a strong hot concentrate and pour directly over ice for a bright, aromatic iced coffee. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:8 Time 4:20
- 12 Quick Classic bySpecialty Coffee Association Classic 4-minute French press method with bloom and stir. Fast and straightforward single cup. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:20
- 13 Single Cup bySpecialty Coffee Association A scaled-down recipe for a single cup in a small French press. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:20
- 14 Floating Plunger byScott Rao Scott Rao's efficient French Press method. All water poured at once, plunger lid placed just below surface for heat retention, gentle press at 4 minutes. Ratio 1:18 for a clean, balanced cup. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:18 Time 5:00
- 15 Two-Stage Fill byStumptown Coffee Roasters Stumptown Coffee Roasters' French Press recipe. Fill halfway first, stir at 1 minute, then add remaining water. Press at 4 minutes. Coarse grind like breadcrumbs. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:16.1 Time 4:15