Chemex coffee maker

It seems to be a new and modern method, but it has been invented for more than 70 years and its design has not changed since its invention. What do we know about this method? Here we show you.

The Chemex was invented in 1941 by the German chemist and inventor Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, who throughout his career developed more than 300 patents. His goal was very clear, to make everyday objects more functional, care and pleasant to use.

Then, he invented paper filters with a double bond for the perfect extraction. For the jar, Schlumbohm was inspired by the Bauhaus design school and non-porous laboratory material which would not add flavor to the final product.

Using these elements, he designed the jar in the shape of an hourglass, making it a single piece of borosilicate glass and adorning it with a wooden necklace and a raw leather tie.

The Chemex is not only an elegant piece that stands out by itself, but it does the job very well, making the best coffee possible in a simple way.

Each detail makes it so special.

Its body made of borosilicate glass resists high temperatures and doesn´t transfer any flavor to the drink

The paper used in the filter is thicker than chemical filters. This causes that oils and unwanted coffee components to remain in the filter and not transferred to the beverage.

The conical shape of the upper part has such an angle that, with the proper grinding, an ideal filtering time is obtained, extracting a good part of the coffee shades.

The Museum of Modern Art showed it as one of the best-designed products in 1943.

In 1958 it was selected by the Illinois Institute of Technology as one of the 100 best-designed products of modern times.

You will need coffee with medium grinding and hot water (between 85 to 92°C). Professional baristas use additional elements such as thermometer, scale, timer, teapot with swan neck, among others to ensure optimal extraction.

Next, we will show you the basic steps.

1. Place the paper filter for Chemex on top.