Chemex Coffee

Sep 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Chemex Coffee in a ceramic mug on an oak café counter

A single serving of Chemex brewed coffee using 30 g of medium-coarse coffee grounds and 16 fl oz of water at 200°F (93°C).

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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30.0 g (30.0 g)medium-coarse coffee
16.0 fl oz (473.0 ml)filtered water

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Instructions

Place a Chemex paper filter in the Chemex brewer and rinse it with hot water to remove paper flavor and preheat the brewer.
Discard the rinse water and add the 30 g medium-coarse coffee grounds to the filter.
Heat the filtered water to 200°F (93°C) and slowly pour about 60 ml over the coffee grounds to bloom for 30 seconds.
Continue pouring the remaining hot water in slow, circular motions until you reach 16 fl oz (473 ml) total, avoiding overflowing.
Allow the coffee to finish dripping through the filter.
Remove the filter and serve the coffee immediately while hot.

Tips

Rinsing the filter before brewing improves flavor by removing paper taste. Use a timer to ensure consistent bloom and pour time.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chemex coffee?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make chemex coffee ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

Is this drink vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.

A single serving of Chemex brewed coffee using 30 g of medium-coarse coffee grounds and 16 fl oz of water at 200°F (93°C).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

1 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

0.1g Carbs

0.0g Protein

0.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~1 cal · 0g fat · 0g carbs · 0g protein · 0g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 1 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
Moderate cycling 1 min·0.2 mi
Swimming laps 1 min
Jogging 1 min·0.1 mi·~150 steps
Stair climbing 1 min·~100 steps
Dancing 1 min
Bodyweight circuit training 1 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 1 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.