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Remarkable body.

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Blue Bottle Chemex Recipe

by @rbrigleb 5:00

The classic Blue Bottle Chemex method, known for producing a clean, tea-like cup. This recipe highlights delicate flavors and bright acidity.

Ingredients

Coffee 42g
Water 700ml
Temperature 93°C
Grind Medium-coarse
Ratio 1:16.7
Time 4:30-5:00
  1. Total
    Step Instructions
  2. 0:00
    Place Chemex filter with triple-fold facing spout
  3. 0:00
    Rinse filter thoroughly with hot water, discard rinse water
  4. 0:00
    Add 42g coffee ground medium-coarse (sea salt texture)
  5. 0:45
    0:45 Start timer, pour 84g water in spiral for bloom
  6. 1:30
    0:45 Pour to 200g in slow, steady spiral
  7. 2:15
    0:45 Pour to 400g maintaining even saturation
  8. 3:00
    0:45 Pour to 700g for final brew weight
  9. 5:00
    2:00 Allow complete drawdown (target 4:30-5:00 total)
  10. 5:00
    Remove filter and serve immediately
More about this coffee
Process Washed, Anaerobic Fermentation
Varieties Caturra
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1750-1850m
Source Finca El Diviso
First noted
Jun 04, 2026
Last tasted
Jun 04, 2026
1 cupping
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Brew Date

Jun 4

Roast Date

May 17

Created 1 month ago

Cupping Details
Method
Chemex
Tasted by
@rbrigleb

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