CHEMEX BREW GUIDE: How to Hack and Brew Incredible Coffee on the Chemex

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In this video, I go over the issues typically voiced about the Chemex, as well as how to fix them. Following that, I propose a recipe that will make you incredible coffee in larger batches with great extractions. Feel free to just use the recipe and skip the hacks OR just use the hacks and formulate your own recipe. This is another highly tweakable recipe, so feel free to divide your pours, increase the ratio, etc.
This brewer has (arguably rightly so) been on the receiving end of major criticism from the specialty coffee world. Perhaps this video will be the beginning of healing old wounds.
If you haven't, I implore you to check out my Pourover 101 video as I believe it will greatly elevate your understanding, and subsequent execution, of pourover coffee.
Recipe:
40g coffee at 900 microns, 650g water off the boil (lower temp with darker coffees)
0s- 100g bloom, swirl out clumps
30s- 100g second bloom, swirl out clumps
1m- 200g, soft swirl
2m- 150g, soft swirl (I forgot to swirl here in the video)
3m- 100g, soft swirl
TBT- 4:30-8ish. Don't worry about long brews, especially if they taste good!
Time Cues:
0:00- Introduction & Issues with Chemex
2:24- Materials to Hack Chemex
3:08- Filter Paper Hack
5:22- Chute Hack
6:33- Recipe
14:51- Conclusion
Like and subscribe if you enjoyed, if not, please leave me a comment with critique!
Support the channel on Patreon: / lancehedrick
Find me on Instagram: / lancehedrick
I don't currently have any affiliate links, but here is what I use in the video:
8 cup Chemex
Chemex Square Bleached filters
Acaia Pearl scale (limited gold)
Brewista Kettle
Glass Stir Rods
Couldn't find where I got my silicon, but I read that all silicon is food safe and microwave safe, so phone case will do!

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  • @PatrickJoannisse
    @PatrickJoannisse3 жыл бұрын

    Forget the recipe...that pouring technique into two cups!? Genius.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    But the recipe is gold 😭😭😭

  • @mikeballmball

    @mikeballmball

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed casual pouring flex 💪 . Thanks for the great content Lance! I don’t have a Chemex, but I’ll share with friends who do!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That type of support is literally the most important. Sharing, subbing, liking, commenting. It's all we creators can ask! Appreciate you

  • @joshguiao4428

    @joshguiao4428

    3 жыл бұрын

    The flexxxx

  • @Whatyoutakinbout

    @Whatyoutakinbout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chill white boi

  • @theamazingcoffeebean6408
    @theamazingcoffeebean64082 жыл бұрын

    I love how he just casually pours into two cups like that wasn't the coolest thing we've ever seen a Chemex do...well played Lance, well played!

  • @AdanYDR

    @AdanYDR

    20 күн бұрын

    2 years later, IT IS THE COOLEST THING I've even seen in a chemex haha

  • @GrandStudable
    @GrandStudable3 жыл бұрын

    This is freaking awesome Lance. You have a way of explaining the theory while showing a practical method that is really something to enjoy. I learned so much from watching your channel! Keep up the stellar work king!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Let me know if you try it. Cheers, friend!

  • @tallbenito
    @tallbenito2 жыл бұрын

    dang following this recipe and tips really improved my morning brew. I never thought changing up my default method from the past 4 years would have such an impact! Thanks for the video!

  • @db45acp92
    @db45acp92 Жыл бұрын

    Have had my Chemex for countless years. I solved the vent problem long ago with a simple fix. I have a supply of plastic drinking straws, the ones with a flex joint on one end. I fold the straw down at the flex point to 180 degrees and put a small piece of clear tape right at the bend to hold it in that position. I then place the long portion of teh straw down inside the vent channel and hook it on the pouring lip. It stays, no problem and provides the intended airflow for the pour to go without bubbling or stopping. Reuse many times, wash, rinse, repeat or get a new one.

  • @zyzda22
    @zyzda223 жыл бұрын

    For my 2 cents having used the chemex daily about 2 years, I don't have any issues with stalling and I've only had the spout clog a handful of times. I grind just barely coarser than a v60, but also make a larger 30:500 batch (in ~5min). You can totally avoid those issues just by using the filter the normal way, and I love how clean the cup is. Totally excited to try these hacks, love the stir stick and the cut filter hack! I just think the chemex deserves more love!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're one in a million if you've not had clogs. Lol it's a ubiquitous complaint globally against the chemex lol.

  • @AdventuresinBackpacking

    @AdventuresinBackpacking

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t have clogs either. If it does happen, it just takes a quick shift of the paper to correct. If it does happen to my brews, it is a simple correction.

  • @aprils.

    @aprils.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AdventuresinBackpacking Same for me! One tiny clog once, quickly corrected and typically very uniform results.

  • @danielsaezv

    @danielsaezv

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick I think the reason for all those complaints is because most coffee connoisseurs (or snobs, lol) like to experiment and do their own thing. I have Baratza and Chemex and I do what the instructions say: 18-20 grind setting depending on how light the roast is. I’ve never had an issue with clogging. I do a very gentle pour and a couple of swirls. Love my v60, moka, aeropress, but in the morning for the whole family 60/1000gr is perfect. Cheers!

  • @chrismiksworld

    @chrismiksworld

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick No Clogging for me

  • @arvedpi1784
    @arvedpi17843 жыл бұрын

    Don't actually care for the chemex at all, I just love watching Lance tell me about coffee brewing :)

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Try these steps out with the Chemex. You might enjoy it!

  • @arvedpi1784

    @arvedpi1784

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick would love to give it a try, but I really enjoy my v60 and my Stagg X, I don't think I'll buy a new one soon

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh for sure. If you don't already have one, no worries at all lol

  • @kevvsu

    @kevvsu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here! 🤣

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha y'all rock!

  • @noelscruggs5670
    @noelscruggs56703 жыл бұрын

    That double pour.... amazing! Love you stuff thanks!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rnKata89
    @rnKata89 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Wish I discovered this video sooner! Most delicious cup of coffee ☕️ thanks!

  • @josephteifer9714
    @josephteifer97142 жыл бұрын

    Lance. thank you for the filter hack and the recipe. You have a great practical channel

  • @christopherf1217
    @christopherf1217 Жыл бұрын

    Lance, I’ve come to learn about you via other coffee channels, so I decided to finally stop by. As someone who brews a Chemex, as their daily driver, this is perhaps one of the best, (if at least more insightful) videos about this brewer for those of us who use it, love it, and want to get more out of it. I’ve never had a brew stall and part of my routine is to pull the edges of the filter by the spout taught after my post bloom/initial pour draws down. Curious to see how much the 2 sided filter changes the taste in the cup. Excited to try this and some of the other hacks! That double pour was mind blowing and pure Gangsta! SUBSCRIBED!

  • @baristakev5709
    @baristakev57093 жыл бұрын

    Thank you lance for providing accessible amazing content! What a legend

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Appreciate the support thoroughly

  • @p9a9r21
    @p9a9r212 жыл бұрын

    Love the seminar on using Chemex brewer. Another coffee friend suggested I use stainless steel microperforated filters. I also got some glass laboratory stir rods BUT I didn't know about placing them in the filter FIRST then pouring in freshly ground coffee and using the glass rod to make a funnel in the ground coffee to enhance extraction. THANK YOU!

  • @Ddiakova
    @Ddiakova2 жыл бұрын

    Ever since taking that home barista course held by a local SCA judge I was immediately hooked to the Chemex and bought it right after the course. And mind you I got the large one…. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into… more than 5 years later and I still use it daily and it is still my preferred method of brewing. I love the clean cup, the sweetness I get.. I feel so passionate about it I defend it left and right xD I am really excited to try your hacks immediately and I am happy I found your channel. I enjoy your clear instructions and tone of voice. Thank your doing this!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's incredible! So glad you're loving the way you brew. Can't get better than that! Appreciate your support

  • @mikebrich13
    @mikebrich133 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I always love doing the Chemex split pour.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha it's definitely fun! And even better if you don't spill like I did haha

  • @timothylennon323
    @timothylennon3232 жыл бұрын

    I've never subscribed to a station before, but this guys just warrants a like and subscription. Couldn't find Silicon pad around the house so that's on its way, but all of the other steps just gave my morning chemex a boost that I'm proud of. Thanks for sharing Lance

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is huge praise! Thanks for subbing! Really means a lot and I'm so glad you saw immediate results!

  • @matthewocallaghan3062
    @matthewocallaghan3062 Жыл бұрын

    Learned so so much from the video! Legend

  • @user-jc2fj5hx8s
    @user-jc2fj5hx8s5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate you sharing this. 😊❤

  • @ctaussen
    @ctaussen2 жыл бұрын

    Lance, as always, your videos are enjoyable and educational to watch. I can feel the passion for coffee streaming through my phone.

  • @hodgesmt
    @hodgesmt3 жыл бұрын

    For 2 years I used a Chemex and then switched to espresso or use a technivorm for large batches, Thanks to you I am just now learning that the Chemex can do so much better than I thought. Enjoying your series sooooooo much (and my coffee thanks you for it.) Cant wait to try my chemex again this weekend. After I dust it off :)

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I had to dust mine off, too. No shame. Took a while to clean it up as I began experimenting for this lol!

  • @MrBogieboy01
    @MrBogieboy018 ай бұрын

    Just found a Chemex at the local Goodwill for $5, this will certainly come in handy to learn how to brew well with it! Thanks for the great content Lance!

  • @bongbongkhu5479
    @bongbongkhu54793 жыл бұрын

    My g, lance! I have to say this. I dont even know you in real life but! I can notice and feel u r A humble person in first sight, apart from coffee contents i can see your patience, modest behavior and respect towards ppl, such a good energy vibrating out of you! you inspired me in so much way plus, splendid coffee skills, u surprise me each new videos! U r a hope and light in this dark world haha! Ive been complaining on all shit but now time to calm maself down and testing yal chemex guide :) ive learn from you so darn much!! Thx ☺️

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much, my friend! This comment made my day

  • @larsonl6376
    @larsonl6376 Жыл бұрын

    i hate to disagree with you. i usually love your videos. i've been using a chemex since 1980. water can not bypass the filter on the single fold side, there is glass there. it doesn't get any better than that. as for bypass on the 3 fold side, because of the small pour spout. i have watched for this, and i have barely seen any of this; there are 3 layers of thick paper there. if there is bypass, it is much less than a v60 would have with groves all the way around. in the last 5-10 years, i have noticed the filters appear to have changed. i have never had a filter, 3 plies into the pour spout, plug the spout and cause a jam. but like i said, in the last 5-10 years things changed. i now fold back a portion of the 3 ply side's "ear" down into the spout. this little trick totally solved the issue and i have never had it again.

  • @joshcook777
    @joshcook7773 жыл бұрын

    Double cup pour flex! Great video Lance, appreciate the hack!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure! Stoked you enjoyed it

  • @IvanKustera
    @IvanKustera2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video as always and since we have a guest at home I was brewing 650ml in the mornings using Chemex so it's going to be a perfect opportunity to try out the recipe (it's going to suck to count to 60 with Red Clix though). I liked the filters hack but I have to admit that in my ~5 years of using Chemex daily I got one stalled brew with Ethiopian coffee. Never thought it's a flawed brewer. However, I prefer V60 these days mostly for clarity in the cup and fruity and floral notes.

  • @michaelfree3308
    @michaelfree3308 Жыл бұрын

    Wow just tried this and it produced some amazing coffee! I didn’t have a single piece of soft silicone in my house at all so I used a wooden spoon and put in the he spout, but I want to try to find something what you used. And that pour method 🤯 so cool!

  • @sereenity
    @sereenity6 ай бұрын

    The coffee nerd/snob in me found this video so satisfying 😂

  • @wheelchairboy88
    @wheelchairboy882 жыл бұрын

    I tried the hack with filter this morning and it made such a huge difference in my coffee. I'm going to use my chemex more often now.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah! Stoked you gave it a chance and enjoyed it!

  • @braxtonjens7839
    @braxtonjens78393 жыл бұрын

    Due to the shortage of Chemex filters these days, I haven’t brewed chemex in a while, since I’m out of filters. I really enjoy brewing with it, I enjoy the clean cup. Great video! I’ve been loving the content!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I wasn't aware of chemex filter shortage! We have loads if they're listed on our site. Onyx coffee lab.com

  • @hodgesmt

    @hodgesmt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your comment made me think.... I have the Able Kone metal filter for the chemex, wonder what Lance thinks of those?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep that able kone for my video next week. It's gonna Blow YOUR MIND

  • @braxtonjens7839

    @braxtonjens7839

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick Yeah, chemex filters were on back order because they couldn’t keep up with demand. I’ll check out the onyx website to make an order. Thanks Lance!

  • @cheekster777
    @cheekster7773 жыл бұрын

    Chemex...now we’re talkin’! 🙂 Cheers Lance and team. 👍🏻

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy you're stoked!

  • @biancacarol5461
    @biancacarol54613 жыл бұрын

    I loved all these tips especially cutting the filter and using a chopstick! I feel slightly less anxiety using my chemex now!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha good! And that recipe will work even if you don't have time for the hacks!

  • @davidb7723
    @davidb7723 Жыл бұрын

    Lance saying "chute" makes me smile for some reason 😁

  • @jonathanwhalen7076
    @jonathanwhalen70763 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Silicone is such a good idea, cant wait to try tomorrow morning :)

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?!

  • @keithshapiro2487
    @keithshapiro24873 жыл бұрын

    Yes! This video was perfect! The only problem is I end up pulling some shots of espresso for my wife and myself instead of grabbing the Chemex. This weekend, I'm on it as well as signing up for your Patreon. Thanks for all the knowledge and good vibes.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, friend! Appreciate it!

  • @jasonsquiggles7310
    @jasonsquiggles731010 ай бұрын

    The Chemex was one of my first brewers on my coffee/pour over journey. Sadly I broke my first Chemex but bought the bigger version with the handle. They fixed the air flow issue with a bigger lip. I haven't had clogs with the new version but the filter hack and the stir stick hacks were very useful. Madcap coffee has a recipe that's nice as well and pretty close to yours.

  • @QuinCarter
    @QuinCarter3 жыл бұрын

    Man I'm just watching this. I've been brewing with a Chemex for years. I can make pretty decent cups with it. You totally blew my mind with those hacks! I normally use a chopstick to help the airflow. Also the glass stick thing is interesting. I'm going to try this when I get my next batch of beans!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Do it! Thanks for watching

  • @WalkawayyyRenee
    @WalkawayyyRenee2 жыл бұрын

    The little pink silicone thingy is what my Dad uses to keep his coffee cup from cooling off too fast. He sits it on top of the cup between sips and it creates enough suction to seal and keep the hot coffee hot longer.

  • @ItsCrisp_

    @ItsCrisp_

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s genius!

  • @davidjacob2676

    @davidjacob2676

    4 ай бұрын

    I feel like that’s a nipple cover haha

  • @caseydavidphillips
    @caseydavidphillips3 жыл бұрын

    Bro! Shattered my Chemex a few months ago and now I want another one just to try this! Amazing recipe!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Do it! It's a fun few hacks

  • @pip5461
    @pip54613 жыл бұрын

    Interesting method of preparing the paper filter... I just buy "cone" filter papers...but I liked the use of the silicon, and stirring stick placement.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure. You can use cone, but the chemex filter is actually quite good. Thick and sturdy. I like using them for big brews much more than thin cone filters

  • @champganjah5944

    @champganjah5944

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick I wonder how would a double cone filter compare to a chemex filter? i think it is worth a try.

  • @pedro_gott
    @pedro_gott2 жыл бұрын

    that pouring technique was amazing

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Try it out and let me know your thoughts

  • @coocooforcoffee4248
    @coocooforcoffee42482 жыл бұрын

    I don’t have Chemex but I do enjoy your videos, keep up with good work 👍

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much for watching even though it doesnt really apply to you! Appreciate the support

  • @Elmusiico
    @Elmusiico3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lance, awesome video like always! Could we have a French press video. Huge fan here 👌

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! I'll put that in the queue. After next week, I might pivot back to espresso for a bit, but I'll certainly work towards a french press video!

  • @sdjohnston67
    @sdjohnston672 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous!

  • @JejuneJesuit
    @JejuneJesuit3 жыл бұрын

    Don't have a chemex. Still learned a lot about brewing! Thanks Lance

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah! Love to hear that

  • @doylelacrua
    @doylelacrua9 ай бұрын

    Wow. There are levels to this.

  • @wisemx
    @wisemx3 жыл бұрын

    Lance we're all friends here, go ahead and leave your cape on for the videos. 😎

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣 that's awesome.

  • @AzuritSK
    @AzuritSK3 жыл бұрын

    I just wish I could taste it. 🤤 The pouring into 2 cups at the end was an unexpected additional hack.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha for sure! Thanks for watching

  • @BrianRenshaw
    @BrianRenshaw3 жыл бұрын

    As always, good stuff and very clear! Does seem a bit labor intensive with cutting up the filters but will definitely have to try this out

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's really not that bad, especially if you're someone worried about bypass. If so, you're probably already taking a bit to situate filters perfectly to optimize extraction. Also, can easily do quite a few in one sitting to set yourself up

  • @BrianRenshaw

    @BrianRenshaw

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick makes sense…also, probably if you’re watching this video you’re already in the upper tier of those that care about your brews and willing to do that!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure. And the hacks aren't imperative. The recipe still is optimal imo for chemex brewing

  • @KugoVolarus
    @KugoVolarus3 жыл бұрын

    Love the content! Could you do a cold brew video?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    At some point I absolutely will!

  • @wwmeades
    @wwmeades2 жыл бұрын

    I've been wanting to try a chemex for a long while. I usually just use my espresso machine, but it becomes a pain if we have guest over and we are just making coffee. I stopped by an estate sale this morning and picked up an almost new 8 cup chemex with 100 bleached chemex filters for $6. Pulled up your video and gave it a try. Wow! works great, tastes great. I used a silicon straw to place in the channel to keep an air flow going. thanks for sharing this video. It made my first attempt with the chemex a success!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! This makes me so stoked to read! Thanks for sharing

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing explain 🥰🥰🥰

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @3omar_a7maad
    @3omar_a7maad2 жыл бұрын

    I don't actually have a chemex and I cannot get one where I live but damn that pour into 2 cups is something that I need to learn. it's so impressive.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha! It is certainly fun! And a cool trick to casually flex on friends lol

  • @DonSWG
    @DonSWG3 жыл бұрын

    I am a fairly lazy person when I'm not at work (just ask my wife!), so I doubt I'll do that filter hack more than once to try it, but it's a super interesting method that I wouldn't have known about without you bringing it to our attention. I've never really been a big fan of the Chemex after wasting a TON of coffee trying to get a cup I like. I may have to try this recipe now, if I can dig up my silicone jar opener! Thanks!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! The recipe works well without that hack, so no worries. And for the filters, I understand. I would recommend it, though! It will incredibly increase your extraction and consistency. Just make them like once weekly. Knock out a few. Quite easy once you have made a couple

  • @DonSWG

    @DonSWG

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick Welllllll I guess I won't be trying it anytime soon, as I dropped my Chemex on the floor just now! RIP :(

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    NOOOOOOO what are the odds?!?

  • @user-do5hd7zb4x
    @user-do5hd7zb4x6 ай бұрын

    Excellant!

  • @Bauderjoh
    @Bauderjoh Жыл бұрын

    jeeezzzz the double pour!!!

  • @marcmazer6755
    @marcmazer67552 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! What grind setting would you recommend for the Baratza Encore?

  • @brucevodka
    @brucevodka Жыл бұрын

    GENIUS!!

  • @estella_thecreative
    @estella_thecreative Жыл бұрын

    For the silicone I recommend using a silicone food cover. If you have one you don't use, just cut it so that it covers the chute.

  • @mdunu
    @mdunu Жыл бұрын

    Great video Lance! Can we use the silicone hack when brewing with an Able Kone? Or is there no point?

  • @DanielMerk23
    @DanielMerk232 жыл бұрын

    Fold the tip of the paper forward on the spout side and no need to use the silicone part. Keeps a nice opening on the spout.

  • @jas0ny88
    @jas0ny882 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lance, great video and I love the paper trick and the trick with the stick to spread the grounds. Question about the paper trick, Ive noticed while majority of the paper is still 2 and 2, the very bottom of the filter is actually not 2 and 2 due to the 45 degree cut. It's actually 1 and 3 still. Any ideas on how to fix this?

  • @arguchik

    @arguchik

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm not Lance, but I can answer: there's no way to fix it. It's that little bit you leave un-cut that prevents grounds from falling through the filter.

  • @shammimi4858
    @shammimi48582 жыл бұрын

    Great job,thanx

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @McKullinLuikaus
    @McKullinLuikaus2 жыл бұрын

    Suprisingly the handblown version fixes all the spout problems. The brewcone is actually shaped the same as the filter and spout is more pronounced. No issues with collapsing filters, even tried the one layer on the spoutside.

  • @topjets5616
    @topjets56163 жыл бұрын

    I don't do pour overs but it's fun to watch :)

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Thank you for watching regardless!

  • @jacquesolivierv
    @jacquesolivierv Жыл бұрын

    Hi Lance , Thanks for the video. Should I change the flow with the chemex 3 cups ? Want to mostly do 1 cup only with it Thank you

  • @sammylove14
    @sammylove142 жыл бұрын

    This is interesting how different it is than what I usually do, and I’ll be trying your techniques to see if it improves the taste.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great!

  • @mikepanton
    @mikepanton2 жыл бұрын

    I've literally never had the flute get blocked...how? 😅

  • @declanburke6579
    @declanburke65793 жыл бұрын

    Genius hack with the filter paper!!!!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right?! I absolutely love it

  • @declanburke6579

    @declanburke6579

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick This has solved a major issue I’ve had with the Chemex! Thanks again!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. So glad to be a conduit to better coffee!

  • @elevatedthinking
    @elevatedthinking5 ай бұрын

    Followed your directions to the letter, used my brand new grinder (Christmas present from the wife) and I don't know if I should be scared or happy becuase I'm drinking it black and darn, if it don't taste good. Thanks for the video! Cheers!

  • @shirazkasim1230
    @shirazkasim12302 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lance I think u r one of the best people to learn about Coffee. Lance the Chemex, Aeropress, V60 and other filter methods, what do they each represent, do each have that uniques about them?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    For sure! In short, Chemex tends to have a very low body and high acidity/clarity, though uneven extraction. Aeropress tends to have a huge body, low clarity, and medium acidity. V60 tends to have high clarity, average extraction, and medium sweetness. of course, these are over simplifications but they all brew the coffee extremely differently.

  • @Robert-yj2fu
    @Robert-yj2fu3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lance, will try if I have a chemex one day 😉

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha! Thanks for watching even without having chemex lol

  • @kathleenscheidt7339
    @kathleenscheidt73399 ай бұрын

    Love mine!

  • @danielleonard4404
    @danielleonard44042 жыл бұрын

    The Chemex was my first pour over brewer that I got, and I quickly switched to the V60 after having trouble with smaller brews and wasting large amounts of coffee on brews that didn’t turn out right. Just made a batch brew following this technique and it’s hands down one of the BEST pour overs I’ve ever made!! Loving your videos Lance, feels like I’m taking college courses for coffee and I’m loving every second of it! Keep the recipes coming, your channel is awesome

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thanks so much for the comment. Means a lot!

  • @bibbi62113
    @bibbi621132 ай бұрын

    Never thought making a coffee could be so difficult silicon and scissors 😂 i am 1962 model and my father used to make coffee the old way. It was quick and easy.

  • @adamdavid8207
    @adamdavid82072 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! Some really interesting stuff, but with some of the subtle coffee hacks I always wonder about real differences; the change in filter folding makes sense, but have you done any blind tastings to see if it makes a detectable difference? Or even just measured for TDS differences?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course! Have done both. Many times. Lol

  • @willhomerrr
    @willhomerrr3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely gonna take some pointers from this and apply it to the v60 technique you showed, esp regarding spin and agitation - I would try this on my 3 cup chemex but I'm just too lazy to calculate appropriate origami for the half moon papers!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahaha! Yeah. I haven't done anythign for the 3 cup, either. Maybe that is another video another day

  • @ryanh4551
    @ryanh455111 ай бұрын

    Don’t like idea of silicone and hot things is there another option for that chute ? Thanks

  • @jen-freedom-and-peace
    @jen-freedom-and-peace Жыл бұрын

    wow - My french press broke - wanted a simple cup of coffee in the morning - didn't know the chemex was this much work! But thanks

  • @amgottli
    @amgottli Жыл бұрын

    @lance - what are your thoughts on replacing the paper filter with a reusable one like the Barista Warrior. The air issue becomes non-existant and it saturates everything evenly.

  • @HC-sb1ru
    @HC-sb1ru2 жыл бұрын

    youd have to do multiple taste tests with the 2 filters to judge a difference. Something a coffee pro might do. Id never bother rand just use the brewer as designed which to me is as a batch brewer. the tip with spiraling the bed is a good idea! the swirl at the bloom too!

  • @TheWorldViewBros
    @TheWorldViewBros Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. What about using a cone filter?

  • @thiagotiberio838
    @thiagotiberio8383 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great lesson, Lance! Instead of the silicone, you could try sitting a metal straw or glass pipette right into the spout: it would provide a wall for the paper filter and breathing hole for the container, and do away with plastics... Talk about metal, any word on stainless steel filters?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could but it would solve the bypass that happens there! And I don't enjoy metal filters. They allow too many insolubles through to the final cup. I prefer clean cups where the acidity isn't overrun by the cell wall fragments, oils, etc, that make it through. But, everyone is different!

  • @Jarvis4889

    @Jarvis4889

    10 ай бұрын

    Does the straw method work for you? I had that same idea and then saw your comment.

  • @johnpearson7815
    @johnpearson7815 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Lance, trying to follow this with my C40 but getting longer brew times 10min+ sometimes. How are you locating your zero on the C40? (I'm doing it from where the crank sticks when holding the grinder horizontal - e.g. not where the burr is screwed in as tightly as it can be with the click mech)

  • @leftiesrule
    @leftiesrule3 жыл бұрын

    I'm really digging your latest videos. A lot of KZread videos have hand-wavy statements so I appreciate your thoughtful explanations. Curious which cone dripper you'd choose for a 500g batch (30g coffee) v60 or chemex or???

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    V60! For sure. For something that big, I'd do a plastic v60 or plastic cafec Flower. And thank you!

  • @VinceMGuitar
    @VinceMGuitar3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Lance!! Can you explain the logic in using discrete pours? I understand the discrete bloom pours but why divide the remainder and wait for the draw down and pour again? As opposed to just keeping it topped off? And how do you decide how many discrete pours to divide it into?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Good question. Pouring is one of the most insane ways to introduce agitation. Bare kettle pouring causing insane movement and can discharge fines. Anyway, the more pours, the more agitation. You could keep topping it off to maintain high thermal mass, but I think it is more important to add judiciously based off what you're targeting in the extraction and when.

  • @chrisward2k
    @chrisward2k Жыл бұрын

    This changed my experience with the chemex

  • @Jwheels89
    @Jwheels899 ай бұрын

    Lance do you have reccomended timemore v3 click setting for chemex.

  • @felipemotorhead
    @felipemotorhead Жыл бұрын

    I have never had clog issue, I think that may happen if you place the paper in the wrong orientation, I loved the even sides hack though!

  • @ToddParker
    @ToddParker Жыл бұрын

    Hi Lance, I have a full pour over bar and manually brew every morning. However, I have a bonavita coffee brewer for those mornings I want to check out and be lazy. Thinking of upgrade on bonavita and in 2023 Wilfa Precision has been redesigned for US market through Lardera. Then I think of the Moccamaster and the Chemex ottomatic. In short, I wonder what you might recommend? The Chemex Ottomatic to me has special appeal because you get a Chemex 6 cup and so it gives me another pour over device manually. I have had Chemex 3 and 8 cup for years and had to keep replacing as young children broke the glass. This would allow me to get Chemex in my game again.

  • @leegollin4417
    @leegollin44173 жыл бұрын

    Filter hack is great!!

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it! Hope you enjoyed the video

  • @leegollin4417

    @leegollin4417

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick just made one of the best brews ever from chemex. I also believe in your second bloom phase. Really great. Im going to try the chemex filters on a V60 next. I have a hard time finding hario filters.

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So stoked you're enjoying it

  • @pvl256
    @pvl256 Жыл бұрын

    I've never had a problem with the filter blocking the chute - I just jigger it a bit after the rinse, if necessary. I always figured that the three layer side of the filter in conjunction with the chute, would ensure that the water passed through the three layers rather than going out elsewhere. Hmmm .... Maybe if the chute is taken out of play entirely like this with the silicone then water can ONLY exit into the carafe at the bottom tip of the filter, after it has also passed through the coffee.

  • @murrayriver12260
    @murrayriver122603 жыл бұрын

    Great tips as always! But which one is better to use, a paper filter or the metal filter that came with my chemex?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is personal preference. I don't enjoy metal filters because too many insolubles make it to the final cup. Paper filters produce much cleaner cups of coffee.

  • @hanzohcafe.
    @hanzohcafe.3 жыл бұрын

    I don't own a chemex but very informative video as always! ☕

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Thanks for watching regardless

  • @stuartcampbell114
    @stuartcampbell1143 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to leave a msg of support.....more more more thanks

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you so much !

  • @kalaribabak9006
    @kalaribabak9006 Жыл бұрын

    Hi,lance What is the thickness of the silicon diameter? Should it be thin?

  • @redbirdjazzz
    @redbirdjazzz10 ай бұрын

    Very late to the party here, obviously, but have you tried the Sibarist Fast Cone XL filters in a Chemex?

  • @moneymaker22ish
    @moneymaker22ish3 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video Lance. I have been enjoying the Chemex for about a year now and this video has definitely upped my game. I have explored the Chemex, French press, and deeply into the world of espresso. I am wondering what I should get next. V60, Aeropress, or something else you suggest?

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    V60 is great! And I already have a video on it up haha

  • @HC-sb1ru

    @HC-sb1ru

    Жыл бұрын

    April brewer if you like light roasts and clean finish cup.

  • @streetcrab875
    @streetcrab8752 жыл бұрын

    About the filter hack, don’t you still have 3 plys at the base of the cone on one side ? It still drips 3 something sides to one , no?

  • @dreamcity7514
    @dreamcity75142 ай бұрын

    I have a breville pro grinder and i can never seem to find the right grind size.... any tips for that grinder?

  • @DemirJPN
    @DemirJPN3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always! There is just one huge issue tough, after convincing my S.O. that I need a V60, 2 moka pots, Aeropress, vietnamese coffee dripper, Ibrik, kalita wave, hario switch and then lastly(i promised) a Breville Barista Express, how the hell am I supposed to convince my wife that I need a Chemex now??

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha! Oh no. That is an issue... Ughhhhh say it can hold plants when not being used?

  • @DemirJPN

    @DemirJPN

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LanceHedrick 🤣

  • @LanceHedrick

    @LanceHedrick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such a fun comment haha

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