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Brand Chemex
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Product Dimensions 6.4"D x 9.6"W x 1.3"H
Special Feature Dishwasher Safe
Coffee Maker Type Pour Over
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  • CHEMEX - simple, easy to use with timeless, elegant design
  • All CHEMEX Coffeemakers are made of the highest quality, non-porous Borosilicate glass which will not absorb odors or chemical residues
  • The patented CHEMEX pour-over design allows coffee to be covered and refrigerated for reheating without losing flavor
  • All CHEMEX Coffeemakers are measured using 5 oz. as 1 cup
  • Use CHEMEX Bonded Filters FP-1, FC-100, FS-100, FSU-100, Filters not included.

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Pure Elegance

The beauty and functionality of the CHEMEX has been admired by many over the last 80 plus years. The CHEMEX can be found in museums throughout the world such as the Brooklyn Museum, Corning Museum of Glass and MOMA, NY.

Pure Ease

The inventor of the CHEMEX, Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, set out to make a coffeemaker that anyone could use easily to make consistently good coffee. The result was a vessel that brews the perfect cup of coffee every time.

Pure Taste

The CHEMEX system brews the perfect cup of coffee using the patented CHEMEX filters along with the pure glass coffeemaker. It provides the proper flow rate for extraction and all important “bloom” while removing bad fats, bitterness, acidity, and sediments that other types of filters leave behind. Light, medium, and dark roast lovers will enjoy the true taste of their beans with the CHEMEX.

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A family owned company with a legacy...

The story began in 1941, when the CHEMEX Coffeemaker was invented by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm PhD to brew the PERFECT cup of coffee. Since that time, the CHEMEX has spanned generations and the globe as an icon of American design. History and craft are embedded in our makeup. At the CHEMEX factory located in Massachusetts, we still inspect, polish and hand-tie each coffeemaker and cut every filter - just as we always have. Led by a brother and sister who grew up on the factory floor, CHEMEX Corporation is made up of a team of people who are passionate about bringing superior brewing equipment to the global community.

Pure Design. Pure Flavor...

It has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But imitation can truly be no substitute for the original CHEMEX coffeemaker brewing system. Few products can match the flawless blending of design and function of the CHEMEX. Its visual elegance has earned it a place in the permanent collections in many of the most prestigious museums worldwide. Its functionally has been awarded by the scientific and coffee communities. CHEMEX coffeemakers are made from the same high quality glass used for lab ware. It is beautifully clear and imparts no flavors or chemicals into your brewed coffee. Each coffeemaker is inspected, polished and hand tied by one of our team, before getting boxed up for shipping. CHEMEX Bonded filters are based on laboratory paper and designed to remove bad fats, bitterness, acidity and sediments that all other types of filters leave behind. Each filter is cut in house, on a machine that is operated by one of our team. Our filter paper is manufactured in the USA from North American materials only, adhering to responsible and sustainable practices.

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Flavor
4.9
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4.6
Easy to use
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Easy to clean
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capacity
8 cups
34 ounces
34 ounces
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30 ounces
800 milliliters
material
Glass
Borosilicate Glass
Porcelain
Glass
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input interface
buttons
touch screen
buttons
buttons
buttons
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wattage
1000 watts
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model name
Pour Over
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weight
1.3 pounds
1.21 pounds
1.35 pounds
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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8,119 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, ease of cleaning, appearance, value, and performance of the coffee maker. They mention that it makes very good coffee, the flavor is delicious, and the resulting brew is very clean. They appreciate the timeless look and the value for money. Customers also mention that the performance is great.

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854 customers mention721 positive133 negative

Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes very good coffee, with a delicious flavor. They also say the coffee is incredibly smooth-tasting and worth the time and attention. Customers also mention the coffee comes out strong and the carafe is beautiful. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...The Chemex holds the coffee indefinitely and when you've poured off the last of the coffee the bottom is clean since only the liquid coffee made it..." Read more

"...But the coffee is simply very good.If you expect coffee to stay hot in a glass beaker, you will not be pleased - it won't stay hot...." Read more

"...I like my coffee strong and I like the fine grind that creates all the flavor I’m looking for as the water quickly passes through the grounds...." Read more

"...-recyclables and plastics from your daily routine and allows you to make coffee powerlessly with a kettle and a hob or campfire?..." Read more

247 customers mention233 positive14 negative

Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention it's sleek, simple, and has a timeless look. They also say it brews beautiful, sediment-free coffee that's sparkling and full-bodied.

"...It is an attractive device with its smooth simple lines...." Read more

"...I love the simple design - it's basically a very thick beaker with a beautiful wooden wrap-around and a simple leather strap...." Read more

"...It’s an easy, two-minute operation and the results are like new, and sparkling! Easy to wipe the exterior to a sparkle too!..." Read more

"I have been using chemex for around 10 years. The design is sleek and the pot is well made...." Read more

221 customers mention199 positive22 negative

Customers find the coffee maker fairly straightforward, with well-written instructions that provide a fantastic direction for their first brew. They also mention that the set-up is easy, the carafe is easy to handle, and the brewing process is really quite simple. Customers also say that the instructions packaged in the box provide guiding instructions for brewing the perfect cup.

"...Making coffee is simple, but not without work. The steps are simple in principle, add the filter, add the coffee, add the water and wait...." Read more

"...I watched a simple youtube video on use. It's fairly straightforward...." Read more

"Although it was designed in 1941, Chemex coffee pots remain the simplest, most easy to use coffee maker on the market...." Read more

"...That’s where I was at. I am very pleased with the ease of use, cost, and simplicity." Read more

178 customers mention147 positive31 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to clean. They say the glass can handle almost any cleanser, and the resulting brew is very clean and smooth. Customers also say it's impossible to mess up at any stage.

"...The resulting brew is very clean and very smooth. The filters do an amazing job of keeping all the silt out of the drink...." Read more

"...There's nothing to clean - just rinse it out each time and it's good to go. No plastic tubes to worry about...." Read more

"...It’s easy to clean—see my picture above—once a week I put a couple tablespoons of vinegar in and fill it with hot water to let it soak...." Read more

"...Cleanup is easy. Glass washes clean and often I get by with only a rinse. It is glass and will break...." Read more

114 customers mention82 positive32 negative

Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say it's well worth the little extra time and love put into brewing this coffee. The cost is worth it, and the wait for your coffee is worth the wait. The leather accent provides an expensive look to the product, and it'll make a wonderful smooth cup.

"...Its not long, and not hard, but just a different step for this device...." Read more

"...That’s where I was at. I am very pleased with the ease of use, cost, and simplicity." Read more

"...One down side for the Chemex is the filters are relatively expensive...." Read more

"...Definitely worth the purchase." Read more

76 customers mention72 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the coffee maker. They mention that it works well, produces great results, and is a successful product. Some say that the functionality is great and that it's easy to clean.

"...It’s an easy, two-minute operation and the results are like new, and sparkling! Easy to wipe the exterior to a sparkle too!..." Read more

"...fine attention to details because its not perfect but it works perfectly for making coffee!" Read more

"This was fantastic for me and worked really well but then there was a day when the glass was hot it shattered on me...." Read more

"Works great but top too small to make a large cup of coffee" Read more

61 customers mention61 positive0 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the coffee maker. They say it produces smooth coffee every time, with a bloom effect that produces non-bitter, non-acidic, creamy coffee. Some say the coffee is not milder, but crisper.

"...The resulting brew is very clean and very smooth. The filters do an amazing job of keeping all the silt out of the drink...." Read more

"...The improvement in coffee flavor is incredible. Strong, smooth and no bitterness...." Read more

"...The result is smooth, high quality, delicious coffee. If there's some leftover, I will place a tea towel over the top to keep it warm...." Read more

"...drip coffee, but this Chemex reduces the bitterness and leaves you with smooth coffee. I love it! I also love that there is never any build up...." Read more

69 customers mention19 positive50 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the heating of the coffee maker. They mention that the bottom gets quite hot, the wooden neck holder gets a bit warm, and the beaker doesn't hold heat all that well. The coffee gets cold quick and you have to manually heat the water.

"...coffee to stay hot in a glass beaker, you will not be pleased - it won't stay hot...." Read more

"...Uninsulated, so coffee will go cold without a burner/hotplate..." Read more

"...When I'm ready for a second half cup or cup, it's hot. Very pleased with this purchase." Read more

"...One caveat here: As this coffee maker has no heating elements, there is no way of keeping the coffee warm for an extended period of time...." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
I had originally ordered a different kind of pour-over coffeemaker, but didn't like the look/feel when it arrived. So went for the more recognizable brand and aesthetic shape.

I rarely post a review, but this makes great coffee. I ordered the mid-sized one as it's just my husband and I. I do entertain but have a French press I can use also when I need more servings. So this was bought for a nice AM leisurely coffee.

Not only is the flavor delicious, but also it's actually very easy to keep hot. I put my stove top on low (2 on my stove), and the Chemex has been perfectly fine sitting on there until I want a refill. When I'm ready for a second half cup or cup, it's hot. Very pleased with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
My Mother and I have used this coffee maker since the ‘70!!! With an electric kettle and coffee is moments from the time it takes to boil water! I use a stainless steel filter with this and a regular paper coffee filter to stop the bean sludge that can be at the bottom of a cup. But if you want that strong kick leave out the paper filter.
Please make it with Thicker Glass. These new ones can break easily if they are bobbled in the sink when washing. So beef them up please!! Too fantastic a product to cheap out on.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
This is the best coffee "maker" that I've ever used. This makes the smoothest tasting drip coffees. It's a little slower than a Keurig but that taste is great. Definitely worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Sick of plastic pods? Want something without a digital touchpad and other electronics that can break? This is a great solution for reducing non-recyclables and plastics from your daily routine and allows you to make coffee powerlessly with a kettle and a hob or campfire? That’s where I was at. I am very pleased with the ease of use, cost, and simplicity.
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Sick of plastic pods? Want something without a digital touchpad and other electronics that can break? This is a great solution for reducing non-recyclables and plastics from your daily routine and allows you to make coffee powerlessly with a kettle and a hob or campfire? That’s where I was at. I am very pleased with the ease of use, cost, and simplicity.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
My husband and I have been gradually making less toxic swaps. We got this about a month ago to replace our plastic coffee brewer. Not only do we love the cleaner coffee but the taste has been so much smoother as well. Definitely worth the purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014
In a nutshell, that's the big plus for this. You can control the coffee, the grind, the brew temperature, the beans, you name it. If you have a coffee grinder, great. That is the simplest way to control the grind. Even a whirly bird (blade) grinder should work fine with this coffeemaker. If not, then find a shop that sells fresh beans that will grind them for you. If you buy the canned reground coffee, you probably use an automatic drip maker, so go no further.

I was just in a Whole Foods today that has coffee beans with their roast date on the dispensers. They have a grinder right there. Buy a few ounces of coffee and grind it. Purists say roast beans should be used within 15 days of their roast and within 15 minutes of their grinding. In spite of what I read against it, I find I can extend coffee's life several fold by refrigerating or better freezing it. YMMV, as they say.

You need a thermometer calibrated to the boiling point of water. If you are working in Fahrenheit water will boil at 212° minus 2° for every 1000 ft above sea level you are. I said that because you need to verify the calibration of your thermometer by dipping the tip into actively boiling water.

1. Open the filter and put the 3 layer side against the channel. That channel is there to allow air displaced by incoming water to escape from the brewer so you don't bubble coffee on everything and so you don't build up a positive pressure which would slow filtering.

2. Preheating the Chemex by pouring boiling water through the filter. I like to use at least 12 ounces in my 48 oz Chemex. Don't forget to discard this water before you start filtering. Voice of experience.

3. Measure the volume of water you will be using to brew your coffee and heat in the microwave, in an electric hot pot or on the stove.

4. While the water is heating I grind my coffee. I generally measure my coffee using beans rather than ground coffee. Sometimes I weigh them instead. Go ahead and add the ground coffee to the filter.

5. When the water boils, I remove it from the heat and begin measuring its temperature. The "standard" brewing temperature is 195 to 205 degrees F. If my beans were frozen, I'll cheat a little to the high side. This is one area where you can "break the rules" to get a coffee you like. Some say brew a darker roast at a lower temperature and a lighter roast at a higher temperature. You're the boss.

6. Discard preheat water and begin by pouring a small amount over your grounds. If your beans are good and fresh they will bubble ("bloom") when you pour that first water. The general idea is to get all the grounds wet before you begin the Pour.

7. The Pour. Note the time or start a timer. Fill the V nearly full. I like to pour away from the center and track that around nearer the circumference. I almost always will stir using a spoon or whatever implement is handy. Keep the V nearly full either by pouring frequently or very slowly, distributing the water around more or less evenly.

8. If all went well, somewhere around 4 minutes just about all the coffee has dripped through. Enjoy your coffee!

If your coffee finishes through the filter in less than 4 minutes, you want a finer grind coffee. If it takes too long, you want a coarser grind.

I generally pour my coffee into a vacuum bottle so I can enjoy it over the next few hours. Rather than discarding my Chemex preheat water I simply use it to preheat my thermos.

Cleanup is easy. Glass washes clean and often I get by with only a rinse. It is glass and will break. I avoid following hot coffee with cool rinse water. One down side for the Chemex is the filters are relatively expensive. I often will get multiple uses from my filters by rinsing them in hot tap water and allowing them to air dry. I notice no ill affects on flavor by doing this but your experience may be different. There are cloth and metal alternatives to the filter paper. Both of these allow more sediment into your cup than does paper. Coffee presses allow for similar level of control as the Chemex. When I want clean coffee I use the Chemex with paper. If I don't mind the sediment I use the press.
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Ana Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico
Reviewed in Brazil on February 19, 2023
Chemex dispensa maiores comentários. Entrega bem protegida e recipiente no tamanho ideal para 4 pessoas, essa chemex torna ainda mais prazeroso o processo para os apreciadores de café especial.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect americano pour-over!
Reviewed in Italy on March 24, 2024
I purchased this item for use while on vacation in Italy this spring. It is an easy way to have my café americano every morning without the commitment of another appliance on the counter. Everyone has a hot water kettle, which is all I need to make my perfect coffee! I have used the Chemex for years at home and love it!
robin.ki
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schöner Kaffeezubereiter
Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2021
Nach der V60 wollte ich Mal ein bisschen Abwechslung, also muss eine Chemex her!

Optisch top! Dickes Glas , schöner Griff und leicht zu Schnüren. Alles sehr hochwertig und sieht mega gut aus. Richtig zubereitet schmeckt der Kaffee hervorragend, etwas milder wie mit der V60.
Leider sind die Filter sehr groß was sehr viel Müll macht aber dass ist dem Design verschuldet. Zumindest lohnt es sich nicht damit nur einen Kaffee zu machen.

Trotzdem Kaufempfehlung!
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Luke spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2020
Great product
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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes the best filter coffee in the world
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2016
I purchased a Chemex as I decided I wanted a filter coffee in addition to my daily espresso.

The product arrives wrapped tightly in a box just big enough for the Chemex.

It is beautifully designed, with a wooden neck collar wrapped around thick glass.

I use 84g coffee and this leads to the base being filled up. It makes the cleanest tasting coffee I've ever had in my life. In under 5 minutes you go from bean to cup including grinding time. A coarser grind is best, with the first 45 seconds to allowing the beans to bloom and release all gases. I then pour water over until 3 minutes 30 seconds, when I let any remaining water to filter through.

The Chemex paired with the Chemex filters produce one of the finest coffees I have ever had: smooth, crisp, strong and velvety. It allows you to taste all flavours in the roast you are using, and to experiment.

I had never used one before purchasing, and whilst daunting to use at first, the process of grinding beans, and pouring over water using a Hario Gooseneck spout kettle over the grinds has become a daily ritual, and one I enjoy greatly as it allows 5 minutes of relaxation and focus, of course followed by delicious cups of brown gold.

The only issue you may find it that the coffee does not stay warm for long, but I normally cover the top of the Chemex to keep temperature for longer. I definitely recommend the Chemex filters, as they work best for the product and are still good value.
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