We won't surprise anyone by telling you that this summer is really hot! That's why we never say no to a cold drink. This iced coffee recipe in a Chemex is our new favorite, uncomplicated way to cool ourselves down in 5 minutes. Perfect for when you're out of cold brew.
THE RECIPE
FOR TWO GREAT GLASSES
TOOLS
Chemex 6 cups, filter, grinder, drip kettle, digital scale, timer
STEP 1
Wet the filter and the Chemex with hot water. Discard the water.
STEP 2
Calculate 30g of coffee and grind it.
STEP 3
Place the Chemex on the scale. Add 165g of ice and replace the filter. Add the coffee. Reset the scale.
STEP 4
Start the timer. With your kettle, pour 75g of hot water in 30 seconds. Start in the center and spiral slowly to the edges.
STEP 5
At 1:00, pour hot water to reach 315g.
STEP 6
The coffee should take about 3 minutes to flow. Remove the filter, stir and serve over ice.
If you're feeling extra, add a little maple syrup and a drizzle of oat milk.
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We love this extraction method because infusing the coffee with hot water brings out the complex aromas of the beans. By cooling it immediately, all the flavors are trapped before oxidation.