What is the coffee-to-water ratio?

A 1:17 ratio. 45g coffee with 750ml water.

How long does the brew take?

The total brew time is about 4 minutes.

Which dripper do I need?

This recipe is designed for the Chemex dripper.

Counter Culture Chemex

Counter Culture Coffee's official Chemex recipe. 1:17 ratio. Makes two 12oz cups.

Official Recipe

Extraction Info

Dripper

Chemex

Temperature

93°C

Coffee

45g

Water

750ml

Ratio

1:17

Total Time

4:15

Roast

Light

Grind Size

Medium Coarse

Difficulty

Intermediate

Brewing Steps (6)

0:00

Rinse FilterRinse Chemex filter with hot water, discard.

·15 sec

0:15

BloomAt 0:00, pour 100g to wet all grounds.

100ml30 sec

0:45

First PourAt 0:30, circular pour to 200g.

100ml30 sec

1:15

Second PourAt 1:00, circular pour to 300g.

100ml30 sec

1:45

Continue PoursEvery 30s, circular pour until 750g.

450ml90 sec

3:15

DrawdownDrain. Total 4:00-5:00.

·60 sec

4:15Done750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the coffee-to-water ratio?: A 1:17 ratio. 45g coffee with 750ml water.
What water temperature should I use?: We recommend brewing at 93°C.
How long does the brew take?: The total brew time is about 4 minutes.
Which dripper do I need?: This recipe is designed for the Chemex dripper.

Counter Culture Chemex

Extraction Info

Brewing Steps (6)

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