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Review on ☕️ Chemex 8-Cup Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker with Glass Handle - Exclusive Packaging by Fatima Garcia

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great coffee in a beautiful container

I have two Chemex coffee makers, the second model is hand blown for 1-3 cups with a classic wooden collar and tie. It's a nice item but I use this larger one more often despite being the only coffee drinker in the house. On the one hand, the wooden sleeve gets so hot that pouring it out without using a paper or kitchen towel becomes cumbersome. A glass handle that doesn't get hot solves this problem. I highly recommend using a good quality stainless steel filter instead of Chemex paper filters (I have a "coffee filter for Chemex" which is not currently available from Revain). When handled properly, a reusable steel filter gives the drink a cleaner taste than paper filters (although Melitta bamboo filters are very good and don't taste like paper). If you want a thicker coffee, put a Melitta #4 bamboo filter in the metal filter.) Keep in mind that an 8 cup (40 oz) Chemex will only fill about 4 full cups of coffee. It is very easy to clean (like a steel filter). You can keep your brewed coffee warm on a very low stovetop temperature, and the Able Brewing White Heat lid helps retain heat and flavor (it's better than the glass lids sold by Chemex).

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Some flaws