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How to Make Perfect Chemex Coffee

Making Chemex coffee, a how to guide on Bean Merchant's Blog

The Chemex; people have been enjoying it for nearly 100 years, and it remains one of the best ways to enjoy a light, fruity roast. What is a Chemex? A Chemex is a pour-over style glass coffee maker, invented by Peter Schlumbohm in 1941. It consists of an hourglass-shaped glass flask with a wooden collar […]

The Science Behind Coffee Brew Methods

bubbles of coffee rising through a cup, this image sits at the top of the bean merchant website on a blog about coffee brewing methods and the science behind them

There are many different brewing methods for coffee, each with its own unique flavor profile and set of pros and cons. Here are a few popular brewing methods and an explanation of how they work: The Science Behind Drip Coffee This is the most common method of brewing coffee in the United States and many […]