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Chemex Size Guide: Choosing the Best Model for Your Brew

SUMMARY: For most coffee lovers, I recommend the 6-cup or 8-cup as the best size Chemex because they offer the best brewing flexibility—small enough for 1-2 people and large enough for 3-4 people. However, there is also a 3-cup model that caters to individual brewing and larger 10 to 13-cup…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Best Coffee Grinder For Chemex: 5 Fantastic Burr Grinders

MY VERDICT: Coffee grinding can get complicated. So in this search, I found the best Chemex coffee grinder by focusing on affordability and fantastic coarse grind consistency. As such, I found the Baratza Virtuoso+ to be the overall best coffee grinder for Chemex, closely followed by the Baratza Encore. If…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Why Does My Pour Over Coffee Take So Long? 5 Reasons & Fixes

After buying pour over coffee equipment and fancy beans and investing the time to learn the proper brewing skills, why is your pour over coffee still taking too long? Even after doing everything correctly, why is it draining so slowly? The most common reason is too fine a grind. Another…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

What Is The Best Water Temperature For Pour Over Coffee?

Making delicious coffee is a science and an art, and the pour-over method is one of the most popular choices for coffee enthusiasts. Many factors such as the coffee grind, ratio, and filter affect the flavor. However, finding the best water temperature for your pour over coffee can greatly affect…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts, Brewing

French Press vs. Pour Over Coffee: Which Is Better For You?

SUMMARY: I regularly brew French Press coffee at home and love the method. As a full immersion method, it has a characteristic depth of flavor. However, I also love making pour over coffee. For me, the difference between a French Press and pour over coffee comes down to the body…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts, Coffee Culture

Is The Chemex Worth It? My 2025 Chemex Coffee Maker Review

When the inventor of the Chemex Dr. Peter Schlumbohm showed off his pour-over coffee brewer at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, he later bragged that it would allow "even a moron to make good coffee." I'd say that's a pretty good Chemex Coffee Maker review already! However, is the…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

Tested & Reviewed: The Best Pour Over Coffee Makers In 2025

Whether one is new to specialty coffee or a seasoned coffee lover, a manual drip coffee maker is a must-have brewer at home. Automatic drip machines are super convenient, however, the result is rarely as delicious as manual pour-overs. So, with so many online options in 2025, I tried to…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Buying Guides

How To Make Chemex Coffee: My Favorite Chemex Pour Over Recipe

The Chemex pour over has been popular since 1941. Chemex coffee is known for its clarity of taste and with this recipe, you'll make delicious coffee every time.

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing