My parents used a Chemex in the 60’s and 70’s and that’s how I learned to make coffee. The brr and bloom were very familiar terms to me in the day, your article brought it all back to me. I think I’ll buy one!
We had a chemex when I was growing up (70s). My dad was a chemist, which is probably what made it appealing. We used it for awhile, but since my mom was the one who made coffee, we went back to automatic drip. Reading this makes me want to get one. Almost did a few months ago when I happened into a coffee shop that stocked them. We have a french press we use every so often, which always manages to produce a disappointing cup of coffee. Thanks for the flash back, Jolene
The mother of a boyfriend back in the early 70s showed me how to make the. best. coffee. in her Chemex. She also taught me how to bake a very fine loaf of bread.
Love your tea cupboard! I love tea too and have a massive collection. Like you, I’ve come to coffee later in life (and live in Finland where they drink the most coffee per capita in the world apparently). I take a morning brew then change to tea 🫖
Such a fascinating history of the Chemex, Jolene! The first one I ever saw was at the house of my forward-thinking Aunt Gerda. When everyone else was making percolator coffee, she was using a Chemex. It was the best coffee I’d ever tasted in those days. Now I use a Hario pour-over single serve and occasionally a little Bialetti stovetop espresso maker. Both make terrific coffee. Now ayou’re making me want a Chemex too! Ah, the perils of reading Jolene!
I am obsessed...mostly with the vintage typography, and the word “beautility!”....sadly, 8 steps to make coffee is way out of my morning head space, but maybe someday....it really is beautiful. And Mary Tyler Moore!
Interesting! I make make my one cup of coffee using a Melitta first thing each morning. I clicked on the link to read the helpful hints for a perfect pour-over. Thanks!
Love this issue 🫶 Thanks for the great story and inspiration!
I'm a real coffee addict, you know. I'm currently in my espresso shots era, fascinated by all these beautiful espresso machines, leverages, and tamping stations. But before that, I was all about drip coffee, and pour-overs, exploring different techniques of brewing, grinding, and tools like Moccamaster, Hario, AeroPress, or Chemex.
Ok, now I'm going to embrace the day with a warm hug in a mug, AKA my daily dose of coffee ☕️ Have an awesome day, Jolene! ✨
Yep, I used one of those in the 70s. So interesting to learn about it!
My parents used a Chemex in the 60’s and 70’s and that’s how I learned to make coffee. The brr and bloom were very familiar terms to me in the day, your article brought it all back to me. I think I’ll buy one!
We had a chemex when I was growing up (70s). My dad was a chemist, which is probably what made it appealing. We used it for awhile, but since my mom was the one who made coffee, we went back to automatic drip. Reading this makes me want to get one. Almost did a few months ago when I happened into a coffee shop that stocked them. We have a french press we use every so often, which always manages to produce a disappointing cup of coffee. Thanks for the flash back, Jolene
The mother of a boyfriend back in the early 70s showed me how to make the. best. coffee. in her Chemex. She also taught me how to bake a very fine loaf of bread.
I have had coffee from a Chemex but not for a long time. I do remember it as being wonderful. Does the coffee stay hot once brewed? ❤️
Love your tea cupboard! I love tea too and have a massive collection. Like you, I’ve come to coffee later in life (and live in Finland where they drink the most coffee per capita in the world apparently). I take a morning brew then change to tea 🫖
I love that shot of your cabinet 💛
The history is so interesting!
Makes me want to drink coffee. Thanks Jolene!
Love this article! I’m obsessed with my coffee and now I want a Chemex. It’s gorgeous. Love the TV and movie clips, too.
Such a fascinating history of the Chemex, Jolene! The first one I ever saw was at the house of my forward-thinking Aunt Gerda. When everyone else was making percolator coffee, she was using a Chemex. It was the best coffee I’d ever tasted in those days. Now I use a Hario pour-over single serve and occasionally a little Bialetti stovetop espresso maker. Both make terrific coffee. Now ayou’re making me want a Chemex too! Ah, the perils of reading Jolene!
I am obsessed...mostly with the vintage typography, and the word “beautility!”....sadly, 8 steps to make coffee is way out of my morning head space, but maybe someday....it really is beautiful. And Mary Tyler Moore!
Interesting! I make make my one cup of coffee using a Melitta first thing each morning. I clicked on the link to read the helpful hints for a perfect pour-over. Thanks!
Love this issue 🫶 Thanks for the great story and inspiration!
I'm a real coffee addict, you know. I'm currently in my espresso shots era, fascinated by all these beautiful espresso machines, leverages, and tamping stations. But before that, I was all about drip coffee, and pour-overs, exploring different techniques of brewing, grinding, and tools like Moccamaster, Hario, AeroPress, or Chemex.
Ok, now I'm going to embrace the day with a warm hug in a mug, AKA my daily dose of coffee ☕️ Have an awesome day, Jolene! ✨
I have a V 60 dripper which works in a very similar way, it is a lovely way to make a great cup of coffee.