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Chemex Classic 6-Cup
The Chemex 6-Cup is a borosilicate glass pour-over brewer with a wood collar and thick paper filters that makes up to 30 oz.
Worth it if
- You want a 30 oz glass pour-over with thick paper filters.
Skip it if
- You want an insulated flat-bottom dripper. That is the Fellow Stagg [XF].
Specifications
| Capacity | Up to 30 oz |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Collar | Wooden collar with leather tie |
| Filters | Thick proprietary paper (Chemex states 20–30% thicker than most) |
| Care | Dishwasher-safe after you remove the wooden collar and tie |
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NotesJoe
Invented in 1941 by chemist Peter Schlumbohm. Borosilicate glass. Wooden collar with leather tie. Thick proprietary paper filters. Up to 30 oz.
Dishwasher-safe after you remove the wooden collar and tie. It can be kept warm on a low gas flame, a glass-top stove on low, or an electric coil on low using Chemex’s wire grid. It’s in MoMA’s collection.
Fellow Stagg [XF] Pour-Over is the insulated flat-bottom dripper. Fellow Stagg EKG is the kettle. Chemex vs Fellow Stagg [XF] is the ledger.
Questions
How much does the 6-cup make?
Up to 30 oz.
What filters does it use?
Thick proprietary paper filter. Chemex states 20–30% thicker paper than most of the competition.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Dishwasher-safe after you remove the wooden collar and tie. It can be kept warm on a low gas flame, a glass-top stove on low, or an electric coil on low using Chemex's wire grid.
Who designed it?
Invented in 1941 by chemist Peter Schlumbohm. It's in MoMA's collection.
