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Brand | Chemex |
Color | Clear |
Product Dimensions | 6.4"D x 9.7"W x 0.7"H |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
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About this item
- CHEMEX - simple, easy to use with timeless, elegant design
- All CHEMEX Coffeemakers are made of the highest quality, non-porous Borosilicate glass which will not absorb odors or chemical residues
- The patented CHEMEX pour-over design allows coffee to be covered and refrigerated for reheating without losing flavor
- All CHEMEX Coffeemakers are measured using 5 oz. as 1 cup
- Use CHEMEX Bonded Filters FP-1, FC-100, FS-100, FSU-100, Filters not included.
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What makes CHEMEX filter paper the best?
CHEMEX Bonded Filters remove bad fats, bitterness, acidity and sediments that other types of filters leave behind. They are manufactured in the USA from North American materials only and are sustainably harvested.
What makes CHEMEX glass so pure?
CHEMEX coffeemakers are made from the same high quality glass used for lab ware. It is beautifully clear and imparts no flavor or chemicals into your brewed coffee.
What type of roasts can you use?
The CHEMEX can be used for all types of coffee roasts, tea, iced coffee, cold brew and more!
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Pure EleganceThe beauty and functionality of the CHEMEX has been admired by many over the last 80 plus years. The CHEMEX can be found in museums throughout the world such as the Brooklyn Museum, Corning Museum of Glass and MOMA, NY. |
Pure EaseThe inventor of the CHEMEX, Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, set out to make a coffeemaker that anyone could use easily to make consistently good coffee. The result was a vessel that brews the perfect cup of coffee every time. |
Pure TasteThe CHEMEX system brews the perfect cup of coffee using the patented CHEMEX filters along with the pure glass coffeemaker. It provides the proper flow rate for extraction and all important “bloom” while removing bad fats, bitterness, acidity, and sediments that other types of filters leave behind. Light, medium, and dark roast lovers will enjoy the true taste of their beans with the CHEMEX. |
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Price | $41.94$41.94 | $116.38$116.38 | $47.03$47.03 | $48.93$48.93 | $50.83$50.83 | $153.43$153.43 |
Capacity for brewed coffee | 1 Pint | 25 oz | 30 oz | 40 oz. | 50 oz. | 65 oz. |
Series | Classic, Glass Handle, and Handblown | Handblown | Classic and Glass Handle | Classic, Glass Handle, and Handblown | Classic and Glass Handle | Handblown |
A family owned company with a legacy...
The story began in 1941, when the CHEMEX Coffeemaker was invented by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm PhD to brew the PERFECT cup of coffee. Since that time, the CHEMEX has spanned generations and the globe as an icon of American design. History and craft are embedded in our makeup. At the CHEMEX factory located in Massachusetts, we still inspect, polish and hand-tie each coffeemaker and cut every filter - just as we always have. Led by a brother and sister who grew up on the factory floor, CHEMEX Corporation is made up of a team of people who are passionate about bringing superior brewing equipment to the global community.
Pure Design. Pure Flavor...
It has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But imitation can truly be no substitute for the original CHEMEX coffeemaker brewing system. Few products can match the flawless blending of design and function of the CHEMEX. Its visual elegance has earned it a place in the permanent collections in many of the most prestigious museums worldwide. Its functionally has been awarded by the scientific and coffee communities. CHEMEX coffeemakers are made from the same high quality glass used for lab ware. It is beautifully clear and imparts no flavors or chemicals into your brewed coffee. Each coffeemaker is inspected, polished and hand tied by one of our team, before getting boxed up for shipping. CHEMEX Bonded filters are based on laboratory paper and designed to remove bad fats, bitterness, acidity and sediments that all other types of filters leave behind. Each filter is cut in house, on a machine that is operated by one of our team. Our filter paper is manufactured in the USA from North American materials only, adhering to responsible and sustainable practices.
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Product information
Brand | Chemex |
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Capacity | 900 Milliliters |
Color | Clear |
Product Dimensions | 6.4"D x 9.7"W x 0.7"H |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
Material | Borosilicate Glass |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Classic |
Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
Exterior Finish | Glass |
Included Components | Filter, Carafe |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Wattage | 800 watts |
Voltage | 100 Volts |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Manufacture Year | 1941 |
Manufacturer | Chemex Coffee Maker |
Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
ASIN | B000NTMHRW |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | CM-10A |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #96,019 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #133 in Coffee Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 27, 2007 |
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Flavor | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Easy to hold | 4.4 | — | — | 4.8 | — | 4.8 |
Durability | 4.4 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
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capacity | 900 milliliters | 34 ounces | 34 ounces | 30 ounces | 800 milliliters | 8 cups |
material | Borosilicate Glass | Glass | Glass | Glass | Glass | Glass |
input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
wattage | 800 watts | — | 0 watts | — | 0 watts | — |
model name | — | Pour Over Coffeemaker Set | COSORI Pour Over Coffee Maker with Double-layer Stainless Steel Filter, | Chemex 6Cup Classic Series Glass Coffee Maker | Pour Over Coffeemaker Set | — |
weight | 0.7 pounds | 1 pounds | — | 1.35 pounds | 1.5 pounds | 1.3 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of use of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it makes the best possible cup of coffee, it's easy to use and clean. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature and material.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They mention that it makes the best possible cup of coffee, brewing perfect coffee for two years. They say the coffee flavor profiles are more developed and there is almost no acidity. Customers also say the 10 cup Chemex is very good.
"...Quality of item - It is very high quality and has held up very well. BE SURE that you buy a genuine Chemex brand and NOT a cheap knock off!..." Read more
"...But the coffee was nothing short of amazing! No off flavors from a plastic filter basket or built up residue from a pot that was difficult to clean..." Read more
"...The glass is good quality however and since the filters have removed anything from the coffee that would cause staining of the glass in the short..." Read more
"...POSITIVES**Delicious tasting coffee. I purchase whole beans at my favorite coffee shop...." Read more
Customers find the appearance of the coffee maker attractive, pleasing to the eye, and iconic. They also appreciate the clean lines and simple perfection of the vessel. They say the coffee is clean, crisp, and elegantly simple. Customers also mention that the wood collar and leather lace are a cool touch. They find the wood and leather very earthy and interesting.
"...Love the smell! AWESOME looks in the kitchen! NO MORE "vinegar clean out, stinking up the house - finally self-destructs" coffee makers!..." Read more
"...The Good:* Chemex coffee is clean and crisp. Full flavor, zero bitterness, and no sludge.*..." Read more
"...For this reason alone I give it 5 stars. It’s also an attractive design, that is a beauty Queen compared to most other coffee brewing alternatives...." Read more
"...'re for someone who's ready to craft a cup of coffee with an elegantly simple tool.Towards that end, this is The One...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention that the process is truly easy, fast, and produces a nice cup of coffee. Some say that the extra effort is totally worth it, since the Chemex really does bring the best coffee.
"...For me, this coffee maker is entirely worth the extra trouble because the coffee tastes so incredibly good. I wish I had discovered it sooner." Read more
"...But, trust me, it's worth the extra effort. Every cup tastes just as good as my favorite coffee bistro, hands down!..." Read more
"...Not interested in making coffee any other way. The process is truly easy, fast and the results are just too good." Read more
"...Therefore, the process IS different and it DOES take some getting used to. This is why I waited nearly 2 months to write this review...." Read more
Customers like the cleanability of the coffee maker. They mention that it doesn't drip, and cleans up easily. They appreciate that the grinds can be removed for cleaning, and that it's dishwasher safe.
"...I love that this coffee maker is so easy to clean. I have a rounded brush that works perfectly that I bought at Wal Mart...." Read more
"...I love the fact that it's easy to clean, there's no spare parts or hard-to-reach nooks and crannies where mold loves to fester...." Read more
"...It takes less than a minute. For the ease of cleaning alone, I love this thing. I bought the scrubber brush but still have not used it...." Read more
"...Easy to clean! Skip the special $8 bottle brush. I'm using a $2 bottle brush from WalMart and it works fine.The Bad:* Time...." Read more
Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say that it's affordable, saves money in the long run, and the filtering alone is worth the extra investment. Some say that the coffee is great tasting and cheaper to use than drip maker. Overall, most are happy with the value and recommend it as an excellent buy.
"...Talk about saving $$$!!! Is it worth the upfront costs, and spending 5 more mins to make coffee, and feeding the maker as opposed to automatically..." Read more
"...with the new filters, but for the flavor of the coffee it's so worth the extra time...." Read more
"...The fluting alone is worth the extra investment since without it you'd either have a small amount of liquid stuck in the bottom, or you've to turn..." Read more
"...And yes, avoid wetting the leather strap; it hardens it.**Affordable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the coffee maker. Some mention it's earnest, dependable, and keeps the coffee hot, while others say it'll cool quickly and breakable if dropped. The handle gets really hot and it'd be hard to hold.
"...The only drawback for me is that the coffee doesn't stay hot like in a thermal coffee maker, and when I get down to the third or forth cup I have to..." Read more
"...Keeping coffee hot - When we brew a pot in the Chemex, we immediately transfer it from the Chemex to a thermos type coffee carafe...." Read more
"...NEGATIVES**Gets cold easily. Yes, the open glass of the Chemex allows head to escape and rapidly cools down the coffee...." Read more
"...The wooden handle wrapping this carafe never gets hot, fits the carafe perfectly, and is made of two wooden pieces held in place by the leather cord..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the material of the coffee maker. Some mention that it's made of heaver glass than the one it''s replacing, and that it is all glass with no plastic. However, others say that the glass is just so thin at the top, it is very fragile.
"...Using the traditional papers filters was rather time consuming. They are thick and, while they do produce an amazing coffee, they are very slow...." Read more
"...It's strange, the Chemex filters feel thicker, but the coffee flows through them more quickly...." Read more
"...Finally, the filters. The filters are thick - probably wet the filter before pouring in the grounds...." Read more
"...The filters are much thicker than most and come in a few different varieties...." Read more
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Quality of item - It is very high quality and has held up very well. BE SURE that you buy a genuine Chemex brand and NOT a cheap knock off! They exist out there. A friend of ours mistakenly bought a knock off, and its quality is no where near the quality of Chemex. The knock off is too thin and easily cracks and breaks. Beware! As for this brand, no complaints at all. It has held up beautifully, and we make at least 1 pot a day.
Time it takes to brew - Ok, the MAIN thing is that you have to boil water in a kettle, and manually feed it water of course. So, whatever time that takes on your stove to boil a kettle, that's the time you can add to what it would normally take you to make coffee in an electric maker. For us, we timed both. What we found is that it takes us approximately 5 minutes longer to make a pot of coffee in the Chemex, due to the time it takes to boil the water, mostly. Manually pouring it is a sunk cost, obviously. As for the maker itself, it takes about the same time as an electric maker, or perhaps even less. BUT, the difference in the quality of coffee is AMAZING! We use Folgers Columbian and when brewing via the Chemex, it tastes, smells, and "feels" like Starbucks! No joke. Never got that quality out of an electric maker, ever. So, is it worth the extra 5 mins and a bit of labor? YEP!
Filters and such - When we bought this maker, we also bought the traditional Chemex paper filters to go with it. We also took the advice of others and bought the metal mesh filter for it too, which is a bit costly. Using the traditional papers filters was rather time consuming. They are thick and, while they do produce an amazing coffee, they are very slow. So, we decided to use the metal filter. Problem with using the metal filter alone is that the holes in it are large enough to let fine sediment through, and it's also too quick; meaning that the coffee grounds do not get a chance to really saturate and release the coffee robustness, and flavor... So... what to do? Well, what we found is that if we buy standard #4 cone type coffee filters, combine it with the metal filter (placing it on the inside of the metal filter of course), we get the best of both worlds. The #4 filters are thick enough to hold the water in longer, but not too thick so the flow is better. The metal filter "stiffins" the #4 filter and also catches any loose particles that might escape the #4 filter. The result - We capture the full flavor of the coffee, and save $ in the long run because #4 filters can be bought anywhere, and cheaply. We use the unbleached #4's.
Keeping coffee hot - When we brew a pot in the Chemex, we immediately transfer it from the Chemex to a thermos type coffee carafe. Since the temperature is near boiling when the pot is brewed, the coffee stays hot in the carafe all day long. We bought the glass lid for the Chemex, but mostly use it to keep dust out of the Chemex when it's not in use. Plus, it looks nice on top of it ;)
Clean up - We simply rinse it out after letting it cool down a bit... done.
Looks on the counter - Ok, here's a NICE side benefit! The Chemex is like a beautiful art glass sculpture. It looks WAY better than that ugly, clunky, looking device that we used to have. Plus, it takes up about 1/2 the room on the counter! So, we have more space now ;) And, we didn't have to sacrifice quantity of coffee. This 10 cup Chemex is precisely the amount our old clunker made.
Bottom line - Never knew what we were missing. AWESOME coffee, even using cheap brands, every time! The aroma that fills the air in the home when we brew is amazing. Love the smell! AWESOME looks in the kitchen! NO MORE "vinegar clean out, stinking up the house - finally self-destructs" coffee makers! This baby, taken care of and not dropped or thrown across the room, should last a lifetime! This means NO MORE spending 80-100 bucks every couple of years on ugly mechanical, mad scientist, POS devices. Talk about saving $$$!!! Is it worth the upfront costs, and spending 5 more mins to make coffee, and feeding the maker as opposed to automatically doing it for you? Um..... YES! Totally worth this minor, manual, labor and costs in my opinion. I can't tell you what a great feeling it was to toss that 100 buck, mechanical, coffee maker wannabe POS into the recycling bin! My joy was palpable :)
A side note - This is making coffee like most people living today have little experience with. You've likely never experienced coffee made like this ever in your life, nor know anyone who has. I know we hadn't, and didn't! Therefore, the process IS different and it DOES take some getting used to. This is why I waited nearly 2 months to write this review. Give it time... get used to the process... follow the directions they provide, and you'll likely never go back to an electric maker again. It is well worth the benefits we believe and whats more is, at least for us, the manual process seems to lend itself to a more "personal" and "creative" experience with the coffee making process. I know that sounds strange, but for us it's more like we're "creating" a wonderful coffee to enjoy. Like a painter with their brush. The Chemex is a tool, and a beautiful one, but the "artwork" you create with it is up to you ;) Enjoy.
Hope this review helps! Also, thanks to all the others who have left reviews! You helped us to make our decision! Glad we did!
I finally came across this Chemex Coffee Maker that is all glass except for the trim. It seemed a little simplistic but I'd run out of options, so I ordered it. When I saw that smiling Amazon package I could hardly wait to open it and try the pot. I'd ordered some filters as well, but they hadn't arrived yet so I used some flat bottom filters that I had lying around. It took a long time for the coffee to drip through, like about 10 minutes, because the filter bunched up on the bottom, in the neck of the coffee maker and made it drip very slowly. But the coffee was nothing short of amazing! No off flavors from a plastic filter basket or built up residue from a pot that was difficult to clean. The coffee tasted incredibly fresh and clean. And I love the way this pot looks on my counter. It reminds me of something out of the 70's, living in Berkeley.
Later that day I found some Melitta cone shaped filters at the grocery store which I decided to use until the Chemex Unbleached Square Coffee Filter arrived. They worked better and it was somewhat faster, but the best filters were the Chemex square ones. The process went much faster and the nice thing is that the filters stick out well past the top so it's easy to pull them out when you're finished and discard the grounds. It's strange, the Chemex filters feel thicker, but the coffee flows through them more quickly. It's definitely worth it to get the right ones.
This coffee maker says it's 10 cups but coffee makers seem to measure cups differently than I do. If I fill it to the bottom of the wood trim, that's 6 8-ounce cups. I use a big coffee mug that holds something like 10 ounces. I love that this coffee maker is so easy to clean. I have a rounded brush that works perfectly that I bought at Wal Mart. I also like that the only thing the hot water and coffee touches is glass. It takes a little longer to make coffee than just dumping water into an electric coffee maker and flipping the switch, maybe 5 to 10 minutes with the new filters, but for the flavor of the coffee it's so worth the extra time. I use Hamilton Beach 40898 Cool-Touch Cordless 8 Cup Electric Kettle to heat my water and since the pot holds more than the electric kettle (It was originally purchased for tea.) I have to heat about 1-1/2 of the electric kettle pots. I purchased this top for the pot: Chemex Glass Coffeemaker Lid which helps a bit in keeping the coffee hot and looks nice.
The only drawback for me is that the coffee doesn't stay hot like in a thermal coffee maker, and when I get down to the third or forth cup I have to put it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so. I'm looking now at some type of cover for the pot to keep it warm. I posted one tongue-in-check solution under the product photos. See what you think.
For me, this coffee maker is entirely worth the extra trouble because the coffee tastes so incredibly good. I wish I had discovered it sooner.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2010
I finally came across this Chemex Coffee Maker that is all glass except for the trim. It seemed a little simplistic but I'd run out of options, so I ordered it. When I saw that smiling Amazon package I could hardly wait to open it and try the pot. I'd ordered some filters as well, but they hadn't arrived yet so I used some flat bottom filters that I had lying around. It took a long time for the coffee to drip through, like about 10 minutes, because the filter bunched up on the bottom, in the neck of the coffee maker and made it drip very slowly. But the coffee was nothing short of amazing! No off flavors from a plastic filter basket or built up residue from a pot that was difficult to clean. The coffee tasted incredibly fresh and clean. And I love the way this pot looks on my counter. It reminds me of something out of the 70's, living in Berkeley.
Later that day I found some Melitta cone shaped filters at the grocery store which I decided to use until the [[ASIN:B0000CF3HB Chemex Unbleached Square Coffee Filter]] arrived. They worked better and it was somewhat faster, but the best filters were the Chemex square ones. The process went much faster and the nice thing is that the filters stick out well past the top so it's easy to pull them out when you're finished and discard the grounds. It's strange, the Chemex filters feel thicker, but the coffee flows through them more quickly. It's definitely worth it to get the right ones.
This coffee maker says it's 10 cups but coffee makers seem to measure cups differently than I do. If I fill it to the bottom of the wood trim, that's 6 8-ounce cups. I use a big coffee mug that holds something like 10 ounces. I love that this coffee maker is so easy to clean. I have a rounded brush that works perfectly that I bought at Wal Mart. I also like that the only thing the hot water and coffee touches is glass. It takes a little longer to make coffee than just dumping water into an electric coffee maker and flipping the switch, maybe 5 to 10 minutes with the new filters, but for the flavor of the coffee it's so worth the extra time. I use [[ASIN:B000ES7I8A Hamilton Beach 40898 Cool-Touch Cordless 8 Cup Electric Kettle]] to heat my water and since the pot holds more than the electric kettle (It was originally purchased for tea.) I have to heat about 1-1/2 of the electric kettle pots. I purchased this top for the pot: [[ASIN:B0000CFKTO Chemex Glass Coffeemaker Lid]] which helps a bit in keeping the coffee hot and looks nice.
The only drawback for me is that the coffee doesn't stay hot like in a thermal coffee maker, and when I get down to the third or forth cup I have to put it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so. I'm looking now at some type of cover for the pot to keep it warm. I posted one tongue-in-check solution under the product photos. See what you think.
For me, this coffee maker is entirely worth the extra trouble because the coffee tastes so incredibly good. I wish I had discovered it sooner.
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On prend plaisir de faire du café de façon lente mais faisant grandir l’envie de le déguster ensuite.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2024
Sturdy and pretty.