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- 01 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
- 02 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
- 03 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
- 04 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
- 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 Six-Minute Steep byCounter Culture Coffee Counter Culture Coffee's French Press recipe. All water at once, stir at 30 seconds, steep for 6 minutes total. The extended steep with medium-coarse grind produces a sweet, full cup. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:17.9 Time 6:15
- 08 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
- 09 Cold Brew Concentrate bySpecialty Coffee Association Overnight cold brew in a small 3-cup French press. Produces a smooth, low-acid concentrate for one or two iced drinks. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:6 Time 720:30
- 10 Hot Concentrate bySpecialty Coffee Association High-dose concentrate brewed in a small press, diluted with hot water to yield two cups. Excellent for iced lattes when poured over ice and milk. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:8.6 Time 5:30
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 Official byJames Hoffmann James Hoffmann's ultimate French press technique. No plunge — just skim and wait for a clean, sediment-free cup. French Press 3 Cup Ratio 1:16.7 Time 10:30
- 14 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
- 15 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