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Chemex 6 Cup

V60 Adaptation

Chemex 6 Cup Chemex by James Hoffmann

James Hoffmann adapts his V60 technique to the Chemex with a stirred bloom, 2 count principal pours, controlled agitation, and a final shake. The method seeks even extraction while preserving the brewer's clear, refined cup profile.

1:16.7 Ratio
4:10 Total
30g Dose
100°C Temp
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Parameters

30 g
Coffee
500 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
100 °C
Temp
5 medium-fine
Grind
4:10
Total
~500 ml
Yield
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

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Method

4:10 · total
  1. Bloom 1 / 6
    0:00
    16s

    Pour 75g.

    +75g→ 75g 6.3g/s 12s 100°C
  2. Swirl 2 / 6
    0:16
    29s

    Stir gently. Let it bloom.

    4s
  3. Pour 3 / 6
    0:45
    45s

    Pour in a spiral to 300g.

    +225g→ 300g Spiral 5.9g/s 38s
  4. Pour 4 / 6
    1:30
    40s

    Finish in a spiral to 500g.

    +200g→ 500g Spiral 6.1g/s 33s
  5. Swirl 5 / 6
    2:10
    2m

    Stir gently to settle the bed flat.

  6. Done 6 / 6
    4:10

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

Use a medium-fine starting grind, but watch the drawdown because bonded Chemex paper can choke on fines. Stir through the bloom, then stir gently in both directions after the final pour and finish with a small shake to flatten the bed. Use 100°C water.

Original source

Recipe by James Hoffmann, published at youtube.com.

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