Chemex (1-3 cup)

The Chemex coffee maker is an object that perfectly combines functionality and design. The coffee maker is hourglass shaped and is  made of glass , a non-porous material that does not absorb flavors and odors after each extraction. Also, it presents  a handle  very particular  consisting of wooden rings  linked by a leather strap, elements which, in addition to giving a unique aesthetic, also have a practical value and allow you to pour coffee without burning yourself. On the market there are coffee makers with different capacities, based on the number of cups to be obtained, in this case it is available in the 1-3 cup version.
 
 How is it prepared?
 To best prepare a coffee with the Chemex method, you need to follow some precise steps. 
 Useful tools: 
 Chemex with paper filter
 Coffee grinder (or already ground coffee)
 Balance 
 Timer
 Kettle for water
 
 Ingredients for 2 cups:
 about 30 g of coffee (we recommend 60 g of coffee per 1 liter of water)
 500 grams of water at 92 ° - 96 ° C
 
 Method:
 First, you have to  insert the paper filter  in the opening of the coffee maker e  wet it with hot water  using the kettle (the ideal is to use a gooseneck kettle). This is to eliminate the scent of paper and to heat the Chemex itself (the water used in this phase will then be eliminated by emptying the coffee maker).
 Weigh the quantity of coffee to use and, after grinding it ( the grain size must be medium-large ), pour it into the filter and level it. 
 Now it's time to add the water.  Pour in a first part of water  at 92 ° - 96 ° C (for 30 grams of coffee, about 90 grams of water will be needed in this phase) making a circular motion, until all the ground coffee is wet. Then begins the so-called  “Blooming” , that is the pre-infusion.
 Blooming lasts about 30 seconds : after this time interval, you can add the remaining water up to a total of 500 grams.
 Wait for the percolation to finish, remove the filter and serve the coffee.