What is the coffee-to-water ratio?

A 1:16.7 ratio. 30g coffee with 500ml water.

How long does the brew take?

The total brew time is about 5 minutes.

Which dripper do I need?

This recipe is designed for the Chemex dripper.

James Hoffmann Chemex

James Hoffmann's large batch Chemex recipe. Perfect for parties or brunch.

Official Recipe

Extraction Info

Dripper

Chemex

Temperature

94°C

Coffee

30g

Water

500ml

Ratio

1:16.7

Total Time

5:00

Roast

Medium

Grind Size

Medium Coarse

Difficulty

Intermediate

Brewing Steps (6)

0:00

BloomBloom with 2x coffee weight.

60ml45 sec

0:45

1st PourSpiral pour up to 200ml.

140ml60 sec

1:45

WaitBrief pause.

·30 sec

2:15

2nd PourSpiral pour up to 350ml.

150ml60 sec

3:15

3rd PourFinish up to 500ml.

150ml45 sec

4:00

DrawdownFull drawdown.

·60 sec

5:00Done500ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the coffee-to-water ratio?: A 1:16.7 ratio. 30g coffee with 500ml water.
What water temperature should I use?: We recommend brewing at 94°C.
How long does the brew take?: The total brew time is about 5 minutes.
Which dripper do I need?: This recipe is designed for the Chemex dripper.

James Hoffmann Chemex

Extraction Info

Brewing Steps (6)

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