The Chemex CM-1GH design coffee dripper is an invention of the German chemist Petr J. Schlumbohm. At first glance, it may look like a vase for flowers or a carafe of water, but the Chemex is a design icon in the world of filtered coffee. The resulting beverage, which flows through a paper filter, is uniquely clean and perfectly reflects all the best characteristics of coffee.
The Chemex CM-1GH is basically a modified Erlenmeyer flask, complete with a glass handle. The main material is borosilicate glass. An interesting fact about the Chemex is that its unique design made it a part of the famous Museum of Design in New York.
Making coffee in a Chemex?
Mr Schlumbohm gave a quote about the Chemex for TIMES magazine: "Even a complete fool can make excellent coffee with Chemex."
Making filtered coffee with the Chemex really is that easy. Insert a paper filter into the upper part, which, thanks to its conical shape, fits into the upper cone very easily. Rinse the filter with hot water, preferably with a kettle with a long spout such as our Brewista (Brewista kettle 1.2 l) or Hario Buona. Then pour in freshly ground coffee (speciality coffee for Chemex) and start pouring it at regular intervals in a circular motion.
The method of preparing coffee using Chemex is very similar to the Hario V60 dripper. Unlike the V60, Chemex has a smooth body, which makes it necessary to grind coffee a little coarser than in the case of the dripper (medium coarseness).