Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker - Glass Handle Series - 3-Cup - Exclusive Packaging

Good looking, design item but simply can’t compete against v60, also filters are just too expensive and smell of paper even after rinsing, more of a display piece

I grew up in a house where my parents had used a Chemex coffee maker since 1955. So when my wife moved to 'deplasticise' our kitchen some 8 years ago, we too became avid Chemex users. The simple process produces a clean taste that leaves the 'fancy' machines way behind and with Chemex one never has to worry about contamination from the PET plastics or potentially dirty tubes that you often find in other coffee makers. We chose the Chemex version with a handle due to its convenience, but both the wooden collar and handled versions are icons of style and practicality. However, when I inadvertently broke our Chemex last year we learned that the design to the new models has been ever so slightly changed with a re-shaping of the pour spout. I assume this was done because, with the old design, the wet filter would sometimes block the air gap provided by the pour spout, with a resulting 'burp' as the urn tries to breathe. This would result in a small amount of hot moisture 'spitting' from the spout. Annoying but not tragic, and it was always possible to re-seat the filter so that there would be no spitting. The new design appears to have a deeper spout, making it less likely that the filter will block it and thus the 'spitting' has been remedied. However, another problem has been created as it is almost impossible to pour a full urn without spillage. If one pours too quickly, the coffee surges past the cup. Too slowly and it runs down the side of the urn and spills on the table. There is a 'Goldilocks' angle with no spillage that is possible to achieve, but honestly, I only succeed in getting it right perhaps 10% of the time (and I drink a lot of coffee). Don't get me wrong - I won't be changing my Chemex - the coffee is too good. But I think that the design change has only traded one problem for another. Perhaps it is possible to design a better spout or perhaps there is an option of building ridges into the filter nest to allow the urn to breathe elsewhere.

I purchased a Chemex as I decided I wanted a filter coffee in addition to my daily espresso.The product arrives wrapped tightly in a box just big enough for the Chemex.It is beautifully designed, with a wooden neck collar wrapped around thick glass.I use 84g coffee and this leads to the base being filled up. It makes the cleanest tasting coffee I've ever had in my life. In under 5 minutes you go from bean to cup including grinding time. A coarser grind is best, with the first 45 seconds to allowing the beans to bloom and release all gases. I then pour water over until 3 minutes 30 seconds, when I let any remaining water to filter through.The Chemex paired with the Chemex filters produce one of the finest coffees I have ever had: smooth, crisp, strong and velvety. It allows you to taste all flavours in the roast you are using, and to experiment.I had never used one before purchasing, and whilst daunting to use at first, the process of grinding beans, and pouring over water using a Hario Gooseneck spout kettle over the grinds has become a daily ritual, and one I enjoy greatly as it allows 5 minutes of relaxation and focus, of course followed by delicious cups of brown gold.The only issue you may find it that the coffee does not stay warm for long, but I normally cover the top of the Chemex to keep temperature for longer. I definitely recommend the Chemex filters, as they work best for the product and are still good value.

The Chemex looks great, is easy to use, and I love the coffee that comes out of it. I bought the 3 cup version (as opposed to the 6-cup or larger version) as the intention was just that it would only be used by two people so the 3 cup should've been more than enough. This only holds true if both people like tiny cups of coffee. Ideally it should be marketed as "1 full cup of coffee or 2 small cups of coffee". Great for only one person, a bit inadequate for two people, and no way can you possibly serve three. If you've got 2 or more people using this, spend the extra couple dollars to get the 6 cup version which I regret not getting in hindsight.

Overall a nice product but a bit pricy.I have just one little problem, when I put the filter in and fill up with water it starts to splash hot drops since the air needs to come out some way, hence it gets messy.I will try with different filters, hopefully its just a metter of material that filters are made of.

I bought this for my friend/colleague who has now given it a few test runs and says it's a nice nifty product that brews coffee well (He also owns a coffee shop so coming from him this is ticking the right boxes!) It has a really cool/sleek yet simple design, which is great because you don't really need an extravagant device, you just need good coffee! No downsides thus far, I believe it takes a different filter compared to other Chemex products but if you don't have any other related products I suppose this wouldn't be an issue. Looks good on an office desk!

It's worth rinsing the filters before use to not get its taste in the coffee.It's possible to only use ¼ of the paper with the right folding technique.

Easy to use