So, you've run out of Chemex filters—and you badly need your coffee. It is no wonder why Chemex filters are out of stock in several shops around the world. Aside from the surging demand for these products, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in production and this unprecedented filter shortage.
Why can't I find coffee filters?
Cloth Napkin or Dish Towels (Convenient, Not Always Tasty) As long as it's clean, a dish towel or cloth napkin will also act as a filter. Remember that coffee can stain, so choose a napkin or towel that you don't completely adore.Jan 6, 2022
Do you need specific filters for Chemex?
Yes, you can use regular filters on a Chemex. Regular paper filters are made from lighter and lower-grade paper, allowing water to filter through quicker than Chemex filters. The quick filtration causes your coffee to under-extract, which is why your brew will have a dull taste.Sep 4, 2021
Do you have to use special filters for Chemex?
You absolutely don't have to use the Chemex filters. You can buy cone shaped ones from any coffee isle at the grocery store. A #6 cone shape filter fits best but the #4 fits okay too.
Will Melitta filters work in a Chemex?
If you're more interested in caffeination than you are worried about the perfect cup of coffee, a regular coffee filter will work in a Chemex coffee maker. We like the Melitta Natural Brown #2 Cone Filters which are known for letting the natural flavor of the coffee shine.
Do #4 filters work in Chemex?
4 cone coffee filter will not work. The flat bottom of those filters creates more of a wedge shape than a classic cone shape. Since the top of the chemex is circle all the way down you need a circle filter folded into quarters.
What kind of filters can you use with a Chemex?
Yes, you can use regular filters on a Chemex. However, your brew will have a dull and papery taste. Regular paper filters are made from lighter and lower-grade paper, allowing water to filter through quicker than Chemex filters.Sep 4, 2021
What's the difference between #2 and #4 coffee filters?
#2: Designed for two to six-cup electric coffee makers and one to two-cup non-electric coffee makers. #4: Designed for eight to 10-cup non-electric brewers or eight to 12-cup electric coffee machines.
Are there different sizes of Chemex filters?
It comes in four sizes. A 3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup, and 10-cup model. The difference between the 6-cup, 8-cup, and 10-cup model is the size of the 'belly' of the Chemex. I.e., the bottom part is wider, so it can hold more coffee.
What is special about Chemex filters?
What is Chemex? Also assisting the clean taste is the Chemex filter which is 30% thicker than traditional filters. The heavy filter eliminates unwanted fats or oils, resulting in a clean, pure, flavorful cup of coffee without bitterness or sediment.