The Chemex has barely changed since 1941, and it has earned its place in design museums and on coffee counters alike. It is a single piece of non-porous borosilicate glass with a wood collar and leather tie, so it adds no flavors of its own. Paired with Chemex bonded filters, which are thicker than standard paper filters, it brews an exceptionally clean, bright, sediment-free cup. The 8-cup size holds up to 40 oz, enough for two to four mugs.
Category: Pour-Over
Brand: Chemex
Model Number: CM-8A
Price Tier: Mid-range ($50 to $150)
Brew Capacity (cups): 8
Brew Methods:
- Pour-Over
Dimensions: 5.25 in diameter x 9 in tall
Pros:
Exceptionally clean, bright cup with no sediment
All glass, so it never adds odors or flavors
Timeless design that doubles as a serving carafe
Cons:
Requires proprietary Chemex filters
Manual pour-over takes practice and attention
Glass is fragile and hard to clean by hand
Our Rating: 8.2
