How does a Chemex compares to a syphon coffee maker (in terms of filtering, taste, strength of the coffee...)?
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You get a cleaner cup due to Chemex's thick paper filters. The mouthfeel of Chemex coffee is a bit lighter than syphon coffee. Regarding coffee strength, it is actually up to you to determine the strength of coffee. Playing around with the coffee-to-water ratio, you can make the coffee as weak or as strong as you wish. Finally, filtering and clean up is much easier with a Chemex. Basically, the Chemex is less fussy when it comes to making a cup of coffee.
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Might depend on how you perform the pour over. I have noticed if you do not pour for like a minute, the device will turn off. I usually make (2) 12 oz cups of coffee from my Chemex (44g coffee, 750-800g water). I have forgotten to turn on the device while pouring, but I have figured that as long as I measured the right amount of water in the kettle that I can pour all the water out without affecting the flavor. Also, I pour just a little bit up front to let the coffee bloom for like 30 seconds but then proceed pouring a steady stream which helps keep the scale active. Sorry for the essay but I hope this helps.
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Sorry, I don't have a Chemex. I use a Hario V60 most mornings. I set the grind at 11. As others have mentioned it's personal thing but the user manual suggests 20-21.
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I like my coffee stronger, so I add more grounds. The filter cone allows for a better taste, caffeine strength depends on how long the beans are roasted. I will use 1/3 - 1/2 cup of beans, grind it and place it into the filter. Then 450-500ml just boiled water to pour over the grounds into a 20oz mug. Please adjust to your own preferences.
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Apparently, these filters can be used with the Hario, but the cost of these filters would lead me to believe that the Hario would be better with a Melitta filter if you were going to be making pour-over coffee without the Chemex. So far, the Chemex has made pretty close to perfect coffee every time, and I have had no issues with grinds, taste, etc...
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This product will not decrease the strength of the coffee...It's no different than using a paper filter.
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No, this Hario filter is a stand alone filter. The funnel has three feet that locks into the attached stand. If you're looking for a reusable filter for the Chemex glass coffee makers (I'm assuming that's the one you're referring to), it may be best to invest in a cloth filter, if possible.
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The machine has a built in permanent filter; however, the coffee tastes better if you use a standard #2 filter instead.
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I've had many mr. coffees...the JWX23 is a pretty decent unit...it's our second one...we get a couple years out of them...maybe a year and a half...we make a couple of pots every day.Every couple months we run vinegar through...keeps the brewing speed good...I tried black and decker...some of them are o.k...I tried the mr. coffee with the insulated decanter...never hot enough...we had one black and decker like that, and another black and decker that was super hot...Before you buy any coffee maker, smell the water chamber...some of the other companies use bad smelling rubber components...I'd recommend the JWX23...it's one of their better ones so far...If I didn't like it, I wouldn't have bought the 2nd one.... I've had many mr. coffees...the JWX23 is a pretty decent unit...it's our second one...we get a couple years out of them...maybe a year and a half...we make a couple of pots every day.Every couple months we run vinegar through...keeps the brewing speed good...I tried black and decker...some of them are o.k...I tried the mr. coffee with the insulated decanter...never hot enough...we had one black and decker like that, and another black and decker that was super hot...Before you buy any coffee maker, smell the water chamber...some of the other companies use bad smelling rubber... » Read More I've had many mr. coffees...the JWX23 is a pretty decent unit...it's our second one...we get a couple years out of them...maybe a year and a half...we make a couple of pots every day.Every couple months we run vinegar through...keeps the brewing speed good...I tried black and decker...some of them are o.k...I tried the mr. coffee with the insulated decanter...never hot enough...we had one black and decker like that, and another black and decker that was super hot...Before you buy any coffee maker, smell the water chamber...some of the other companies use bad smelling rubber components...I'd recommend the JWX23...it's one of their better ones so far...If I didn't like it, I wouldn't have bought the 2nd one.... « Show Less
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I've got a melitta cone. Love it. I've used (and loved) Chemex, as well as some french presses, and auto-drip systems. The chemex is nice, but the filters are expensive. Auto-drip systems just make bad coffee. It's really hard to get the best taste out of your beans with an autodrip system. The Melitta, on the other hand, does just fine. Here's the thing though: You gotta use the correct amount of coffee. The SCCA recommends ~8 grams per 5 ounces of coffee. I found a lifehacker article that recommends 60 grams per liter. The point is, these people who are making weak coffee have simply discovered that the melitta requires you to use more coffee than an auto-drip maker. Oh yeah, edited to add: It works with folgers or other packaged, pre-ground coffees just fine. Why? Because the "dwell time" on the mellitta is very short compared to auto-drip makers, which actually are doing a terrible job (underheating the water and letting it stay in contact with the grounds too long). If you want strong coffee, use more coffee. I think you'll love what you get. Most people, when you say strong coffee, think BITTER coffee, because that's how it's been made. Someone made a second pot with the old grounds mixed in with some new, or it's been evaporating all day on a burner. Really, what you have there is over-brewed, burned coffee. I think that's the type of coffee these folks were looking for, thus making the melitta taste "weak" in comparison.
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I don't have a metallic one so I don't know for sure. But the metallic one "appears" to have the same large 3/4" opening at its base. That is the problem with those filters and the hario drippers -there is no support at the bottom and the filter gives way from the weight of the wet coffee and the grinds empty into the cup. I would go with the brown filters as they seem a little stronger.
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The filter only works for those coffee makers that are made for it, like my Braun coffee pot with the filter well in the bottom of the water tank. The filter is just inserted into the well. It is simply activated charcoal that filters the water and makes really good coffee. I change it every few months and it does make a difference in the coffee taste. Hope this is of help...
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Well I had the reverse osmosis water filter system for years and I decided to try out the waterchef u9000. Well the taste of water is definitely different between the 2. I prefer the reverse osmosis taste, this is in addition to a whole house water filtration system, since we live in an area where they use well water/hard water.
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My older brother got the ceramic version and when I asked him which one I should get, he told me to get the glass one because it's easier to clean.In terms of taste there is no big difference. I suppose it's a preference issue. As for the grinder, my brother once again told me to get the porlex grinder instead of the hario. He had both and he told me that hario one felt not as sturdy. I'm using the porlex JP-30 stainless steel and I like it a lot. I hope this helps!
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Save your money and get this one Mr. Coffee BVMC-PSTX91 The technivorm starts run slower and doesnt soak the grounds properly.And yes, I've ran cleaner through it. It's not worth the money IMO.
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I recommend the Chemex folded square filters. I have not tried any other type.
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Hi, I'm using paper filters from Costco because my that's what my wife got me when she gave me this as a gift. We have a Kenmore under the counter water filter for drinking water which I also use for making coffee. I believe a quality, good tasting, not distilled, water is important. I also find that I need less coffee than other coffee makers for this coffee maker. I like a fairly strong dark brew, and 9 table spoons of freshly ground Starbucks for a full 8 cup pot works well.