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Brand | Chemex |
Material | Glass |
Color | Clear |
Capacity | 8 Cups |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
About this item
- 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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What makes CHEMEX filter paper the best?
CHEMEX Bonded Filters remove bad fats, bitterness, acidity and sediments that other types of filters leave behind. They are manufactured in the USA from North American materials only and are sustainably harvested.
What makes CHEMEX glass so pure?
CHEMEX coffeemakers are made from the same high quality glass used for lab ware. It is beautifully clear and imparts no flavor or chemicals into your brewed coffee.
What type of roasts can you use?
The CHEMEX can be used for all types of coffee roasts, tea, iced coffee, cold brew and more!
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Pure EleganceThe 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 EaseThe 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 TasteThe 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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Capacity for brewed coffee | 1 Pint | 25 oz | 30 oz | 40 oz. | 50 oz. | 65 oz. |
Series | Classic, Glass Handle, and Handblown | Handblown | Classic and Glass Handle | Classic, Glass Handle, and Handblown | Classic and Glass Handle | Handblown |
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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Product information
Brand | Chemex |
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Material | Glass |
Color | Clear |
Capacity | 8 Cups |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
Style | With Handle |
Product Dimensions | 5"W x 9.13"H |
Included Components | Coffeemaker |
Shape | Round |
Item Weight | 553 Grams |
Model Name | CM-8GH |
With Lid | No |
Item Weight | 1.22 pounds |
Manufacturer | Chemex |
ASIN | B002NLF9D2 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | CM-8GH |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #178,225 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #55 in Pour Over Coffee Makers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 13, 2009 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of cleaning, and appearance of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it makes tasty coffee, is straightforward, and easy to use. Some appreciate the value, and flow of the product. That said, some complain about the durability.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it always makes tasty coffee, the filters produce a great tasting cup of coffee, and the design delivers an almost flawless cup of Coffee. Customers also mention that the unbleached filters are low in acidic taste, while still maintaining the flavor. They also say the coffee brewed is consistently smooth and delicious, and that it makes a fine single cup of great coffee. Overall, customers recommend this coffee maker for its quality and ease of use.
"...Using the Chemex brewer with their filters will make good coffee taste even better, smoother, and will markedly improve mediocre or badly ground..." Read more
"...I recently purchased another Chemex because the coffee brewed is consistently smooth and delicious...." Read more
"...My Aeropress has been outstanding. It makes a fine single cup (or maybe 2 cups) of coffee but, even though I measure and monitor I don't seem to..." Read more
"...You can control the taste with the grind, bloom, etc...." Read more
Customers find the cleaning process of the coffee maker to be easy. They mention that the glass handle makes it easier to pour and clean, and the whole thing can be put through the dishwasher. Customers also say that the coffee is produced with zero residue in the cup and that the grounds are easily disposed of.
"...With unbleached filters, it is less gritty when french press and way easer to clean. You can control the taste with the grind, bloom, etc...." Read more
"Good quality and easy to clean" Read more
"...The Chemex (pronounced: kimex) is simple to use, simple to clean...." Read more
"...French press style with absolutely no grounds or sediment of any kind. Still not recommending it though...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker simple, elegant, and straightforward. They say the band makes it much more convenient. Customers also mention that the process is simple and easy, yielding a great, non-bitter result each time. They also say the handle on this one makes it very easy to pick up, and that it's near perfect for its intended job. Customers say the cleaning is easy with a baby bottle type brush. They mention that there is no mess.
"...Jam the dish sponge in, and go to town. Pretty easy." Read more
"...It's easy to use and I clean it with a long-handled bottle brush that I also use on my large water flask and travel mug...." Read more
"...It's the one I purchased and I love mine.It's a simple product that is near perfect for its intended job - brewing coffee." Read more
"...They are simple to use, easy to clean and attractive. I prefer the taste of the brew compared to machines and other filters...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention that it is awesome looking, has a classic, time-tested design, and is an attractive addition to the stove or counter top. Customers also love the glass and filters, making the purest coffee anywhere.
"...The coffee makers are as elegant as they are practical. Having said that, there are a few caveats...." Read more
"This carafe is so pretty. I can't say that it makes coffee any better than another pourover, but it is perfect for what it is...." Read more
"...The hand blown series is awesome looking, but for every day use, I go with the handle version. I find that this 8-cup size is good for 2 - 4 people...." Read more
"...There is no bitterness. Chemex is elegantly beautiful in its simplicity. I'm happy." Read more
Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say the glass makes it more than worth the price over a cheaper knock off, and it's a great purchase and alternative to coffee making in plastic. Customers also say it'll make a quick, easy, and delicious cup of coffee.
"...of time to devote to coffee first thing in the morning but is well worth the effort! You won't be sorry!" Read more
"...with it, but the quality of the coffee they produce makes them worth the investment...." Read more
"...A wonderful way to start my morning. All quality products, very reasonably priced through Amazon." Read more
"The toughness of the chemex glass makes it more than worth the price over a cheaper knock off...." Read more
Customers like the flow of the coffee pot. They say the handle makes pouring easier. They also love the way it pours and the taste of coffee. Customers also say it's simple to clean and much easier than drip coffee makers. Overall, customers are happy with the flow and functionality of the product.
"...The chemex is so simple to clean, much easier than drip coffee makers, which tend to go a long time between cleanings and get pretty gross in all..." Read more
"...handle is the perfect size and position to pour, the hourglass shape never pours too fast or sloshes, and the channel in the glass spout never..." Read more
"...the whole thing can be put through the dishwasher, and the handle is very easy to pour...." Read more
"...I love that this one has a handle which makes for easier pouring; it may not be as nice looking as our other one..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat resistance of the coffee maker. Some mention that they can keep the brewed coffee warm on very low stovetop heat, and the glass handle stays cool. They say that the coffee can be reheated or used later for ice coffee, and that there's no plastic being heated. Others however, say that they cannot keep the coffee warm, and it gets cold really fast.
"...It's is super-easy to clean (as is the steel filter). You can keep the brewed coffee warm on very low stovetop heat and having the Able Brewing..." Read more
"...the low, or simmer setting of your glass-top range, keeping the coffee the perfect temperature without over-cooking it...." Read more
"...a 5 star but the drawback to this coffee maker is that you can't keep the coffee warm...." Read more
"...Even though it is glass it is heat resistant and you can put ice cubes in the bottom of it to have iced coffee...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the kitchen product. They mention that the glass breaks easily, and the handle comes apart. Some say that the product shatters while heating.
"...I mean, it's glass. Glass can break. Still, over the years I've bumped it into things, set it down too hard, and it held up fine...." Read more
"...After a few months of use we began to notice the handle was beginning to crack where it was attached to the base...." Read more
"Worked well but it was very fragile. It broke while I was washing it...." Read more
"...Visible uneven swirls in the glass throughout, prominent mold seams, and a general impression of lacking quality...." Read more
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Cleanup/maintenance is so easy, throw away the grounds/filter (they can both be composted), rinse out/air dry the brewer and you're done.
Get one with the built in glass handle-not the wood collar and I recommend their square white filters (the FS-100 for this model brewer) that are "bleached" with an oxygen cleansing process so there are no chemical or cleaning residues left over in the filters. I do not recommend the unbleached brown filters as they leave a noticeable "paper" taste in the brewed coffee.
**Side notes** I’m in a hurry in the morning to get my lunch/stuff ready and make coffee to take with me in thermos cups for the day. You do not need to overthink and complicate the Chemex brewing process like most articles-YouTube videos show and do not need a scale to weigh the coffee grinds or water.
*How much coffee grinds to water: The following ratios are approximately what Chemex recommends on their website. (2 level tablespoon scoop is 10 grams-1 level tablespoon scoop is 5 grams. A cup is 5 oz. or 142 grams of water). You can start with these and adjust accordingly for a stronger brew.
The 8-cup brewer takes 4 level 2 tablespoon scoops of grinds to 40 oz. of water. The 10-cup brewer takes 6 level 2 tablespoon scoops of grinds to 50 oz. of water.
“Bloom” the grounds first. Pour in just enough water to wet the grounds, let sit for 45 seconds to 1 minute. The grounds will bubble/swell-rise/then sink which allows CO2 gas (that tastes sour) to escape. After bloom time, simply pour water in up to brim 3 or 4 times more to make a full pot. No fancy pouring techniques-equipment or limited water level to soak grounds procedures are required.
* If I have a little too much water to grinds ratio it does not change the flavor much, if at all. Sometimes I deliberately overfill the carafe and essentially turn the 8-cup brewer into 10 cups. The brewed coffee will rise up to and around the grounds filter-close to the brim. Gingerly lift out the filter with soaking/wet grounds (while still brewing) and pour some into a cup to make room in the carafe for the overflow.
*The water needs to be 195 to 205 degrees and I use the Miroco 100% Stainless Steel, 1.7 Liter Temp Control Electric Kettle to heat/keep water heated while brewing. Have also boiled water in stove top kettle, allow to cool for 30 seconds after reaching boil and brewed this way.
*Type of grind: Chemex recommends a medium coarse grind. Best extraction/grounds soak time should be about 4 minutes according to experts. I usually grind the beans with a Baratza Encore electric grinder set on 22. Sometimes use the Hario Skerton Pro hand grinder. Have also tried a cheap ordinary blade grinder. The Chemex filtering system will still make great tasting coffee even with blade ground coffee. Interestingly, America’s Test Kitchen did a taste test with burr ground coffee vs ordinary blade ground coffee, the tasting experts had a hard time detecting the difference.
*The Chemex carafe is glass (tough, durable, borosilicate glass) so naturally it can and will break if you drop it or bump it hard. This is a con, not much to say about this. Once upon a time, a long ago, I dropped a stainless-steel electric percolator and it broke-quit working. In 5 years of using a Chemex I’ve only broken 1 carafe. I always have a spare carafe on hand in case I crack or break it. The added cost of having an extra carafe is worth it so I can always have the superior coffee the Chemex brews.
I have several of these, and yes I broke my 8-cup, my fault, so I bought this one. I mean, it's glass. Glass can break. Still, over the years I've bumped it into things, set it down too hard, and it held up fine.
The hand blown series is awesome looking, but for every day use, I go with the handle version. I find that this 8-cup size is good for 2 - 4 people. Typically I do about 50 grams coffee, and end up with 28-ish ounces of coffee. That's a bigger cup for me, and a smaller cup for my GF. If you like bigger "American" sized cups, keep in mind that this would max out at 3 16-ounce cups.
For cleaning, get an all-bamboo utensil with a long handle, like a wok spoon. Jam the dish sponge in, and go to town. Pretty easy.
It will take some getting used to. If you are one of those that have to rush out the door 5 minutes after you wake up, then it will be best to wait until the weekend when you have time to get to know your Chemex & set up your own routine. Yes, it is slower than a drip coffee pot is, but hey, those drippers start getting slow in a couple of months anyway.
The couple of extra steps will be worth it when you taste that cup of wonderful coffee.
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Look on youtube for " Using a Chemex coffee maker" - there are many videos out there to get you familiar with the process.
Purchase a box of the Chemex filters....others will just not do - maybe you better purchase 2 boxes & get it over with...some folks said they were hard to find. WARNING - there are no "freebie" filters enclosed with the coffee pot!!!
You will need some sort of "long spout" pouring vessel to pour your hot water over the grounds...I am using a little plant watering can until my Hario water kettle arrives...did not like to pay the high price for it, but I am committed to using my Chemex coffee pot for a very long time, so I just broke down & bought a Hario water kettle. The you tube videos shows folks using this pot, it is for sale here on Amazon.
You will find other sites selling the Chemex pot a few dollars cheaper, but then you have to pay for postage, Amazon has free postage on this item & I have had very good luck purchasing things here.
Be careful with the pot, it is glass & I can see how it could easily break if you are still sleepy & not too coordinated when you first wake up. You can purchase a hand blown pot, but it only comes with the leather collar....not with the glass handle. I really wanted the hand blown pot, but I did not want the leather collar thing...I just wanted to keep it as simple as possible & other reviews said the leather collar starts fading after awhile. The only purpose of the collar is to have a place to grab a hold of the pot without burning yourself. The other option is a pot with a glass handle, which is what I got. Glad I got that one, even though I liked the original look.
Ebay has some old Pyrex ones made in the US, but they are going for high prices & of course, they will have the original collar. The new ones are not made in China, but don't remember exactly where. Also, the new ones are not Pyrex.
Bottom Line:
Very happy with my Chemex...I will NEVER go back to a drip pot..
I must say, I could only give the flavor or the item 3 stars. In truth, it didn't have much flavor at all. A neutral "glean glass" taste, if that's even a thing.
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You can make 2 standard cups of coffee with a single pouring, which is generally one serving for me. Generally my wife and I end up pouring 2 times (to get near the top), which lines up with the middle of the dot. I use a standard electric kettle and am happy with the results. It really only takes a few minutes to make coffee, and really the rate limiting step is having the near boiled water.
Picked this unit up in December 2013 and have been more than satisfied with it.
It is easy to use.
Boil some water
Stick a filter in the top (I have only used the unbleached ones so far)
add your grounds
pour a mug of hot water in the top
Wait for it to drain (20 seconds?)
Add another mug of hot water.
repeat as needed
It is easy to clean.
Best of all, not sure if it is this, organic coffee, or a combination of the two, but I do not feel sick anymore after drinking a cup of coffee.
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I have a glass top stove that i boil water on. after the coffee is made, I set this unit on the residual heat of the element i used to boil the water to keep my coffee warm.
These are not fradgile but can break, I have gone through 3 in 3 years however I use it every day and would not switch to an alternative brewing method. My wife now uses the last one as a flower vase :-D
Chemex generally gives a cleaner taste than v60 due to its thicker papers. If you want a filter coffee that is a bit more acidic go for v60.