Anyone have a Chemex?

aldukes · 09-01-2009, 09:08 AM

Looking to test drive one for a week before I buy. You will be handsomely rewarded for helping me out.

Anyone?

Mister Moo · 09-01-2009, 03:06 PM

I have used one a few times and elected not to buy because I thought press coffee was at least as good; I know a few folks who swear by them. I did pop $8.95 and got a #6 conefilter plastic manual pourover that rests neatly on thermos bottle while dripping.

For ease I prefer the french press; for cleanup I prefer the pourover filter; for quality I'd call the press and a Chemex (or pourover) about a dead heat. You know you have to stand there and dribble water and stir for a few minutes, right?

You can use my pourover filter if you want. Six of one half dozen of the other.... but it has zero glamor factor compared to a nice Chemex.

09-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Now how did I know Dan would have used a Chemex,

Mister Moo · 09-01-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

Now how did I know Dan would have used a Chemex,

I have used aluminum foil, hedgeclippers, a Nikon camera body and a hamburger bun to make coffee in the jungle. Chemex is like Play-Dough in my hands.

I am one with the brew. I am.... Coffee-MacGyver.

floydpink · 09-01-2009, 04:31 PM

I have a similar contraption from Bodum but only used it once.

If I could figure out how to pack it up and not break it, I would send it to you.

The filter without the glass could be used for a pourover,

germantown rob · 09-01-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

but it has zero glamor factor compared to a nice Chemex.

That only holds true if you liked the style of the 70's.

+1 on using a pour over.

aldukes · 09-01-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I have used one a few times and elected not to buy because I thought press coffee was at least as good; I know a few folks who swear by them. I did pop $8.95 and got a #6 conefilter plastic manual pourover that rests neatly on thermos bottle while dripping.

For ease I prefer the french press; for cleanup I prefer the pourover filter; for quality I'd call the press and a Chemex (or pourover) about a dead heat. You know you have to stand there and dribble water and stir for a few minutes, right?

You can use my pourover filter if you want. Six of one half dozen of the other.... but it has zero glamor factor compared to a nice Chemex.

This is for my desk at work- I'm using a french press now, but I'm looking for something that will produce a little less sediment. (I know I know grinder grinder blah blah)

I've been looking at pourovers too, but worried about the mess.Thoughts Senor Moo?

galaga · 09-01-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

.................

You know you have to stand there and dribble water and stir for a few minutes, right?

He's either old enough to be used to this, or it will teach him what geezer-hood has in store for him...

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Originally Posted by aldukes

This is for my desk at work- I'm using a french press now, but I'm looking for something that will produce a little less sediment. (I know I know grinder grinder blah blah)

I've been looking at pourovers too, but worried about the mess.Thoughts Senor Moo?

The same mess as cleaning up a drip maker. Just let the filter/grounds drip dry and toss it in the trash......

Mister Moo · 09-01-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

The same mess as cleaning up a drip maker. Just let the filter/grounds drip dry and toss it in the trash......

That's (dribble) about it. (dribble dribble) A Swissgold filter makes coffee more like a press but is a bit messier than paper filters. (dribble)

09-10-2009, 07:55 AM

I've got a Chemex that I've used a few times, and I think it made the best tasting french roast that I've ever had. But keep in mind that the idea behind the Chemex, is the filter paper...not the vessel. Keeping that in mind, I would think you could use the filters with a Melita one cup (I could be wrong).
I'm a traditionalist...so I bought everything at once. Hand blown 6 cup Chemex, cleaning brush and two boxes of filters. I don't use it as much as I thought I would, but I wouldn't part with it either.

aldukes · 09-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Looks like I'm going with an aeropress instead. And maybe a secondary filter for my frenchie.

germantown rob · 09-10-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by aldukes

Looks like I'm going with an aeropress instead. And maybe a secondary filter for my frenchie.

The Aeropress is a must have for any coffee lover.

Alan Alder who invented of this product made some metal filters to test but has an issue with selling them based on the health concern of non paper filtered coffee so it doesn't look like he will be selling them. A suggestion I am going to try is to cut one of my old gold filters to fit the bottom.

aldukes · 09-10-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by germantown rob

The Aeropress is a must have for any coffee lover.

Alan Alder who invented of this product made some metal filters to test but has an issue with selling them based on the health concern of non paper filtered coffee so it doesn't look like he will be selling them. A suggestion I am going to try is to cut one of my old gold filters to fit the bottom.

The secondary filter is for the frenchie- http://www.sweetmarias.com/frpress_i...on-screens.jpg

Mister Moo · 09-10-2009, 04:10 PM

Well, for low mess and power brew the AeroPress is a great call.

floydpink · 09-10-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germantown rob

The Aeropress is a must have for any coffee lover.

Alan Alder who invented of this product made some metal filters to test but has an issue with selling them based on the health concern of non paper filtered coffee so it doesn't look like he will be selling them. A suggestion I am going to try is to cut one of my old gold filters to fit the bottom.

The same Alan Alder from the old MASH TV program???

germantown rob · 09-11-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

The same Alan Alder from the old MASH TV program???

My bad, Alan Adler.

09-12-2009, 02:12 PM

They're all good. I use aeropress and french press the most. Usually two shots of espresso is more appealing than devouring a pot of coffee before it cools. Cleanup on the aeropress is very convienent. I usually pop the puck in the trash without rinsing or cleaning the actual press. The residue carmalizes on the bottom, and smells quite nice. Dirty coffee gadgets add character to your kitchen.

09-01-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
aldukes Mr. Me Too Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 213 Trading: (3)	Anyone have a Chemex? Looking to test drive one for a week before I buy. You will be handsomely rewarded for helping me out. Anyone?

09-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#2
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? I have used one a few times and elected not to buy because I thought press coffee was at least as good; I know a few folks who swear by them. I did pop $8.95 and got a #6 conefilter plastic manual pourover that rests neatly on thermos bottle while dripping. For ease I prefer the french press; for cleanup I prefer the pourover filter; for quality I'd call the press and a Chemex (or pourover) about a dead heat. You know you have to stand there and dribble water and stir for a few minutes, right? You can use my pourover filter if you want. Six of one half dozen of the other.... but it has zero glamor factor compared to a nice Chemex. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

09-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#3
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? Now how did I know Dan would have used a Chemex,

09-01-2009, 04:31 PM	#5
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? I have a similar contraption from Bodum but only used it once. If I could figure out how to pack it up and not break it, I would send it to you. The filter without the glass could be used for a pourover, __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

09-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#10
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? I've got a Chemex that I've used a few times, and I think it made the best tasting french roast that I've ever had. But keep in mind that the idea behind the Chemex, is the filter paper...not the vessel. Keeping that in mind, I would think you could use the filters with a Melita one cup (I could be wrong). I'm a traditionalist...so I bought everything at once. Hand blown 6 cup Chemex, cleaning brush and two boxes of filters. I don't use it as much as I thought I would, but I wouldn't part with it either.

09-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#11
aldukes Mr. Me Too Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 213 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? Looks like I'm going with an aeropress instead. And maybe a secondary filter for my frenchie.

09-10-2009, 04:10 PM	#14
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? Well, for low mess and power brew the AeroPress is a great call. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

09-12-2009, 02:12 PM	#17
gnarly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have a Chemex? They're all good. I use aeropress and french press the most. Usually two shots of espresso is more appealing than devouring a pot of coffee before it cools. Cleanup on the aeropress is very convienent. I usually pop the puck in the trash without rinsing or cleaning the actual press. The residue carmalizes on the bottom, and smells quite nice. Dirty coffee gadgets add character to your kitchen.