Should I get Chemex 6 or 8 cup?

To summarize, if you are a single serving, you will want to use the 3, 6, or 8 cups Chemex. If you are brewing for more than one but less than four people, you should use the 6 or 8 cups Chemex. And if you have more than four coffee drinkers at home, opt for either the 13 or 16 cups Chemex.

Does Chemex size matter?

Except for the three cup, all the Chemex brewers have the same angle cone, so size does determines how much the carafe can hold in my opinion. More glass probably means more cooling, so you probably don’t want to over do it. I’ve had several eight cup and now have a ten cup, the ten really takes up a lot of space.

What is the most popular Chemex size?

But, the most common choice of Chemex enthusiasts is either the 6-cup or 8-cup model. These are large enough to accommodate making coffee for a group of friends but small enough to make coffee for one or two people. That’s the short answer.

How do I know what size Chemex I need?

Chemex Measures a ‘cup’ by 5 US Fluid Ounces. The ‘nipple’ or button on the Chemex brewer represents half of its size. An 8 Cup Chemex can produce a maximum of 40 oz coffee. The button will mark 20 oz of coffee.

How much coffee do you put in a 8 cup Chemex?

Use a brew ratio of one part ground coffee to 16 or 17 parts water to start. Using this ratio, an 8-cup Chemex brewer is ideally suited to a recipe of 45 grams of ground coffee to 720 grams of brew water: Place the Chemex brewer on a scale.

How much water do you put in a 6 cup Chemex?

It’s a good idea to warm your cups with some hot water too. Grind 25g (for 3 Cup Chemex) 44g (for 6 Cup Chemex) of coffee and place it in the filter. Gently tap the Chemex on the bench to settle the grounds into a flat bed. Gently pour in 40g (for 3 Cup Chemex) 80g (for 6 Cup Chemex) water, just off the boil.

How many ounces is a 6 cup Chemex?

30 ounces
Known for its iconic design and the clean, sediment-free coffee it yields, the Chemex 6 Cup Coffee Maker is the perfect mixture of style and chemistry. The six cup model can make up to 30 ounces of coffee and is perfect for brewing for 1-3 people.

How do you use a 8 cup Chemex?

How many Oz is Chemex 6 cup?

30 oz
Capacity: 6 cup/30 oz.

How much coffee do you put in a 6 cup Chemex?

Grind 25g (for 3 Cup Chemex) 44g (for 6 Cup Chemex) of coffee and place it in the filter. Gently tap the Chemex on the bench to settle the grounds into a flat bed. Gently pour in 40g (for 3 Cup Chemex) 80g (for 6 Cup Chemex) water, just off the boil.

What grind is best for Chemex?

medium coarse grind
A | One should use a medium coarse grind. This will allow for the best extraction and flow rate will brewing the coffee.

How much coffee does a 6 cup Chemex make?

For a 6-cup Chemex, measure 45 grams of coffee. Prepare your Chemex filter, fill your kettle with hot water, and then rinse the filter. Make sure to watch the video below for filter tips.