Chemex vs. Hario V60

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[ethanadkison]

Waiting for the rinse water to be dumped was the most tense I've felt in years.

[staceyleeweeaks-hernandez]

My grandmother was making coffee in a Chemex in the late 1970's and used Melita filters. Hands down, the very best coffee I ever had.

[TheBRad]

As a total pourover newb (4 days into my first V60), and this is the best video I've found so far for information, technique and the differences to expect from the brewed coffee. Nicely done.

[koheikid]

Signs that you've been watching too many coffee videos on youtube: loudly saying "whoa what are you doing" out loud despite being alone in a room when you see she doesn't empty out the initial hot water.

[DPPZ]

can I just say that your approach to making this video with the use of history and practical information gave off both a charismatic and calming feel to my beginners coffee making experience!

[KevinInglin]

I've been taught that with the Chemex you want to give it a swirl to mix the brewed coffee just prior to pouring into the cup. It is supposed to make for a more consistent coffee, especially if you make a bigger quantity.

[samel-sabagh]

Chemex will give smooth light taste compared to the V60 but it all depends on the type of coffee you are using some type of coffee will taste good in the Chemex & some will taste good using V60 I like that some cafes suggest you which coffee to use in the Chemex or v60 at the end it all depends on what you like try the same coffee in each tool & see which will give you the best flavor

[ptlovefit]

I have a Chemex, and I actually use a fine grind and I like it !
It comes out nice and rich like yours in the Hario!
I've had my Chemex for 3 years and there's no comparison I may try the Hario sometime, but i'm loving the coffee coming out of the Chemex !
Thanks for entertaining us coffee nerds!!

[kylethomson]

She seems like such a nice person to be around

[myndzi]

The biggest difference between the two is the filters and the fact that you can brew for 2-3 people with the chemex. Brew with the same filter and grind setting in both and you will not be able to tell the difference. The chemex filter adds increased resistance which allows you to use a coarser grind without underextracting. Also, as you mentioned, more of the oils are stripped from the end product resulting in a more tea like delicate cup that should be consumed black.

[zxirjtc]

"come over to my house I give you coffee" ...Where did that come from? lol

[Coylee]

I find, when I try a new coffee I'll do both and choose a favourite method for each particular coffee, usually if it's a lighter roast that I find too acidic I'll use the Chemex, and if it's darker and needs the acidity to be more prominent I'll use a Bialetti Moka pot, and the Hario sits somewhere in the middle. I have the gear acquisition disorder, my kitchen is littered with coffee making tools.

[jaymesguy]

I find that the recommended grind level for the Chemex is too coarse. I use the exact same level of grind for both the Chemex and the Hario, just one big click finer than they usually recommend for the Chemex, and the coffee comes out perfect every time. And I don't obsess over time, once I know I have the grind level right, I let it do it's thing and remove the filter when all the water has drained through. Lovely.

[RandomSnity]

I also really enjoy watching your videos, thank you.

I had a tough time deciding between the two of these as well. Ended up buying them both and go back and fourth between the two, can't settle on a favourite.

[denniswaweru]

In love with manual brewing....mostly kenyan coffee amazing...but when it comes to grinding...I think coffee is best grinded when ready for use coz if you pre grind it....remember the enemies of coffee....oxygen being the main so it might interfere with the flavours of the coffee in the cup ...this how I find it best....but this was great...am coming to your house and get coffee 😊

[alfredovasquez]

at the acid part I would have loved to see her test that hypothesis out to see if the filters really did have an effect on the acid. Repeat the hario but with 2 or 3 filters to see if there was a difference.

[cac]

Watching in 2022, i love Gayle so much... at 4:08 the little acting is so good.

[scottydoggymama]

Just got my Chemex this week and it's like I've been drinking sludge for years hahahaha, I can actually taste the notes the roasters speak of very clearly, nice clean cuppa

[mizzmusicthief]

This woman can be my grandma any day, would love to have a cup with her omg

[katelinsu]

Not even into coffee that much, but love watching these videos!