Hate to admit: I like reg. drip coffee w/creamer. (Hand poured cups I've had were too strong.) Chemex seems awesome, but should I pass on getting one?
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I've had this Chemex for over two months and it makes very good coffee. I heat a quart Pyrex measuring cup full of water to boiling, about 5 minutes. Them measure 4 tablespoons of grounds into the filter, pour enough water to wet the grounds wait 30 seconds and pour rest of water slowly around the inner edge of the filter let it drip and then remove filter. It's ready to serve. Make it as strong as you like. Best brewed flavor you can get if you use a filtered pure water.
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The great thing about brewing your own coffee is you can make it as strong or as weak as you'd like. I personally love the "ritual" of making a Chemex each morning. It's a great way to start the day. However, turning on your auto machine is a lot easier. I guess it depends on what you like. But the strength of the coffee is a variable that you can control.
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I'd say quite the opposite is true with Chemex, though the why of it stumps me. It's true that you can make your coffee as strong or weak as you like by adjusting your brewing technique, volume of grinds, size of grinds, etc... but I'd say that where Chemex excels is creating a smooth non-bitter flavour even in an unusually strong brew. In my opinion, It's the antithesis of a press brew in that regard.
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This Chemex is wonderful. Such a work of art. You can make your coffee as strong or as weak as you like. If you get the Chemex be sure to get the filters that fit this model. They are unbleached and coffee tastes so good when filtered through an unbleached filter.
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I purchased the Chemex coffee pot and filters for my son in California. He has told me that he really likes it. Yes, you have to heat water eperately but he stated that the coffee comes out better when the directions are followed. The coffee has no "oil" sheen and tastes better than the previous method - regular drip.
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Citz with Milk is more compact -- takes less cabinet space -- makes a terrific cup of coffee. :-)My personal preference.
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Click has decaf Mocha now, if you haven't seen it between when you posted this and now. I hope I helped.
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I have a 2 cup and a larger 34 ounce press. Presses, even with the course grind, produce silt. I don't mind in small production, but with the larger press, I have put the coffee through a Chemex filter. The coffee was good, but it was a lot of trouble. I am not just making coffee for myself. I now use a Technivorm. If it were just myself, I would be using the small press.
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You can use drip coffee but nothing with extra fine granules....even better, get a little quick coffee bean grinder to make your own.
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Oh without a doubt, the Kicking Horse, Kick Ass (dark roast) amazing flavor, amazing coffee. Good luck.
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I've only had the Fog Chaser and French Roast. I'm no connoisseur, but the Fog Chaser is more original and has a nice flavor. Not too bold and smooth (not bitter or too acidic). If you like other French Roast blends, you'd like theirs as well.
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I LOVE my Vue. I think the price drop might be the fact it is a Vue marketted for a "small office". I like the look of it. I love that I can change the size, strength and temperature of my coffee. I haven't had any problems at all.
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Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
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I prefer a drip coffee grind; it depends on the coffee bean I'm using ~like Peet's Major Dickensens or expresso -a strong coffee bean -I won't grind as fine because it takes away from the true bean flavor, but that's just my preference. You can experiment with your coffee bean and find the grind preference that you enjoy best; the machine will brew expresso well to most grinds.
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I guess everyone may have different tastes, but one coffee I always comeback to is Caffe Vita - Luna blend. It's based in Seattle and Amazon do carry them(not Prime, though). You won't be disappointed.
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If you notice, the seller isn't Amazon - Amazon doesn't set the price for affiliate merchandisers. Also, there are filters from many other vendors here for a great deal more than this - these are the most reasonably priced coffee filters available for Chemex on Amazon. If you want to go to William Sonoma, and don't have to endure their long shipping time, that may be a better option for you, or if they have a store near you, you may want to get in your car and go there. Convenience may make it worth the extra??
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I go to a local shop in the Cincinnati area, Sur La Table, it is a chain that has them for about $10 per 100. Also a local coffee shop, Coffee Emporium, has them about the same price. If you are out in the boonies, order 2-3 boxes at a time to cut down on shipping--I feel it is worth it for quality coffee. That is what I did for a time. Chemex Coffee Units are coming back so the filters are becoming more available again. I have used all kinds of filters, stainess, and sock etc...Chemex filters work best in my humble opinion, and the flavor of the coffee is not messed with! I have the 8 cup unit, it covers all the bases. In my life 8 is great as if I only need 6 cups I adjust as I need too. All in all a great simple system!--Ted
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I've been using mine for about a month and the coffee is far superior to drip and Keurig style coffee makers. Using drip I always tasted the paper filter, and K-cups are plastic and the coffee seemed stale at times. With the percolator I grind the beans rather coarsely to keep sediment out of the pot. Plug it in and 5 minutes later I have a wonderful cup of freshly ground and brewed coffee. Can't wait to serve our holiday guests from this perk.
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Mute point, it is dreadful.... but fyi, I am not a fan of Starbucks. I just bought it to see if they had anything going on. I own a coffee roastery and am very particular about my roasts. Starbucks is almost always burnt. They have a loyal base of people who like the burnt taste but it isn't what true specialty coffee is about. Via is no exception...
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Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in... » Read More Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG « Show Less
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Yes. But you're better off with a basic Keurig, for $99. I finally broke down a bought one of those un-ecological things . . . and LOVE it. Gevalia Coffee just got on board with the K-cup, and that sold me. Fast, easy, hot, gourmet coffee, and no mess.