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Chemex Grind Size: A Guide to the Perfect Brew

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You buy a beautiful bag of fresh coffee. You set a Chemex on the counter. You heat the water, pour carefully, and expect a cup that tastes clear, sweet, and polished. Then the coffee lands flat. Sometimes it’s thin and sour. Sometimes it’s harsh and drying. Most of the time, the problem isn’t the bean.
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Finding the Perfect Chemex Coffee to Water Ratio

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The secret to a phenomenal Chemex brew begins with what we call the 'golden ratio,' a sweet spot between 1:15 and 1:17. This simply means for every 1 gram of specialty coffee, you'll use 15 to 17 grams of water. If you're just starting out, lock in a 1:16 ratio. It's our go-to foundation at
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