I'm over here using ~70g beans and ~40oz water in my 10 cup for myself...
I JUST ordered this, so I haven't used it yet. Probably could just use a notebook, but i'm a weirdo and like goofy shit like this.
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We got this metal filter at the beginning of lockdown to reduce waste and fewer trips to the store. I am very happy with the performance
Hey there, I have been using chemex for a decade - I've got the decanter size you have and my digital scale is perfect - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C568TT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mVY-Fb22180YT
About 30 bucks, yes, but I've had this particular scale for at least 5 years and I've replace the 9-volt battery only twice. A killer investment, crucial for your day-to-day!
If you want to consider something budget-priced, my Stagg EKG had a warranty claim (endorsement here for their great customer service, btw) and I needed a stopgap for a month or so. Ordered the $25 Yakalla gooseneck and instantly questioned whether I actually needed a $160 electric kettle. Great pour speed and heat retention, only drawback is it's stovetop.
I got it from Amazon but doesn't look like it's available anymore Pour Over Stainless Steel Coffee Cone Shaped Basket Filter Dripper and Cradle Stand used with Popular V60 Filters like Melitta, Cuisinart, Hario, Chemex – Maximum Flavor Extraction by Bolio (Vortex 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0796Q78Z5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_K7Y4B3RN0JZVDQ5FTAS5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
There are some small electric warming plates that you can get. They feel a little safer to me than having the stove on. I have one that is only on if the mug is on it. Maybe consider something like this?
probably not, but maybe using something like this https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Induction-Adapter-Cookware-Diameter/dp/B07KS4TJZZ
but depending on the kettle, the base wont heat without the original kettle above it ... if it's a base that heats without depending on the kettle being attached to it, it might work. But i woudlnt trust the chemex on anything that heats without temperature control
I bought this grinder and I’m pretty happy with it. I really enjoy the anti-static cup, it actually works. No coffee grinds flying all over the place. I sometimes wish I had purchased the Encore, because I also have a cold brew drip tower, and for that I usually grind about a lb of coffee per batch, providing me with a gallon of “holy shit” amazing coffee. The reason I mention this is because this grinder can’t grind a full pound without getting too hot and shutting down for a good 10-15 minutes. So if you plan on ever grinding more than a few cups worth, it may be worth it to go big. But I’m happy with this grinder especially the anti-static cup, although I wish it did have a tamper button to knock out the minimal leftover grinds left inside. I generally give it a few aggressive taps after it finishes and I have no problems.
SHARDOR Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Electric Adjustable Burr Mill with 35 Precise Grind Setting for 2-12 Cup, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NFRFNF5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AS4PZZVJNV5BQVFGQ4Y8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
We've had this one for a bit over a year now, and I have zero complaints. Boils quick, multiple settings, temps seem accurate.
Let me know how it goes with 20 clicks! As said, for me it tasted noticeably sour, which kinda ruined a bit the taste, 18 was my heaven.
Regarding the bloom, as far as I'm aware, it is all based on how long has the coffee been sitting since roast date and how it was stored. As per what I've read, coffee releases CO2 which is what you see in the bloom. So the longer it sits "waiting", the more CO2 it will "lose", and if it is sitting grounded, it will lose even more. So if the whole beans you are buying have been sitting for too long, that could be a huge factor, specially if your ground coffee was fresh. Personally I have nice blooming as I'm buying coffee from local roasters, the one I'm currently using was roasted on March 29th and it blooms beautifully. I keep it in a Coffeevac container.
When it comes to taste, as per what I've read is that you bloom to avoid the CO2 from getting into the end result and being sour, so you don't want it. Which now raises the n00b question: Why does this (supposedly) enhance the other flavors? Why not just wait for CO2 to be lost naturally over time? I have no clue, I will need to investigate.
The chemex uses a 5 fluid oz per cup measurement, so the 6 cup is 30 fluid oz or ~888ml. You will probably want a 1 liter kettle.
If you're talking about the kettle I think you are, it's .8 liters, so you wouldn't be able to maximize as much, but still brew 700ml in after using some to wet the filter, which depending on coffee dose would give you around 600ml out sure to water retention in the grinds.
I'm probably over estimating water loss, but don't want to underestimate it, because that would be less helpful.
The kettle I think you're talking about for reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T1CH2HH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_07GQ7ZCFPZ4MTP1SFWCW
The 1 liter kettle I have and really like: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_KWJK88JM0HGA661Q9ZTN
Check out the bluehorse caddy on Amazon, it has a rubber mat which is quite useful for making sure there are no ring. Non-affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DR44J2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1