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Blue Bottle Chemex Recipe

Blue Bottle Chemex Recipe

Chemex Chemex recipe by @rbrigleb

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

Source: bluebottlecoffee.com/preparation-guides/chemex

Ingredients
Coffee 42g
Water 700ml
Temperature 93°C
Grind Medium-coarse
Ratio 1:16.7
Time 4:30-5:00
Brewing Steps
0:00
Place Chemex filter with triple-fold facing spout
0:00
Rinse filter thoroughly with hot water, discard rinse water
0:00
Add 42g coffee ground medium-coarse (sea salt texture)
0:45
0:45
Start timer, pour 84g water in spiral for bloom
0:45
1:30
Pour to 200g in slow, steady spiral
0:45
2:15
Pour to 400g maintaining even saturation
0:45
3:00
Pour to 700g for final brew weight
2:00
5:00
Allow complete drawdown (target 4:30-5:00 total)
5:00
Remove filter and serve immediately

Total brewing time: 5:00

5:00

Total Time

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Created 3 months ago

Brewing Details
Method
Chemex
Total Time
5:00
Ratio
42g : 700ml
Updated
Nov 06, 2025

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