Tom’s Guide Verdict
The classic glass coffeemaker from Chemex exceeded my expectations.
It brews a deliciously balanced coffee in minutes, is super easy to master, and simple to clean.
I just wish the coffee maker and its filters were both a little cheaper.
The classic pour-over is available in a range of sizes: 3-, 6-, 8-, and 10-cup.
The Chemex isnt just a coffee maker it can also brew tea.
While I mostly made coffee while testing this pour-over, I also steeped black tea leaves.
Spoiler alert: everything I made in the Chemex tasted gorgeous.
Let me tell you, the Chemex truly does make a perfect cup of coffee every time.
Ill explain how to make the perfect coffee in this Chemex Classic Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker review.
I reviewed the 6 cup version, but you might also get 3-, 8-, and 10-cup.
These range from $44-$53, so the price doesnt spike much for the bigger models.
AHario V60will set you back under $10 for the basic model.
you should probably buy the filters separately.
I just wish they were a little cheaper.
But with a higher price usually comes higher quality, and thats definitely the case with Chemexs filters.
The thick filters produce a light, fragrant, and aromatic coffee that makes my mouth water.
To make coffee, I ground light-roasted beans to a medium-coarse texture.
And its as easy as that!
Cleaning is as easy as disposing of your filter and coffee grounds then hand-washing the coffee maker.
Chemex filters are compostable, though, meaning you could nourish your garden with every cup.
The 6-cup style I tested is only 8.5 inches tall; the 10 cup is 9.3.
These coffee makers are nice and compact, small enough to fit inside kitchen cupboards.
If youve not used your Chemex in a while, Id recommend cleaning with some scalding water before use.
Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker review: How does it compare?
Obviously its all down to personal taste.
So for me, a pour-over like Chemex is one of the best ways to brew coffee.
Im also a fan of AeroPress-brewed coffee.
Theres something so fragrant and almost floral about it.
I think every coffee lover should have a Chemex and an AeroPress to complete their collection.
Its easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to enjoy.
For the coffee lovers out there yes, the Chemex is worth the hype.
