Brewer · Reviewed 2026-03-02 · Updated 2026-07-25
Chemex 6-Cup Review
The museum-piece brewer that still makes stunningly clean, delicate coffee.
Thick bonded filters deliver the signature Chemex clarity.
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Current UK price
£46
Our verdict
Thick bonded filters deliver the signature Chemex clarity. It earns a 4.6/5 because, after measuring 4:30 and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Design-lovers and batch pour-over for two or three people.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Iconic design (MoMA permanent collection)
- Ultra-clean, sediment-free cup
- Brews 2-3 cups at once
- Beautiful on any counter
What could be better
- Special (pricey) bonded filters
- Delicate glass to handle
- Slow brew by design
How it performed
Our measurements
- Brew time (42 g / 700 ml)
- 4:30
- Sediment
- None
- Best batch
- 2-3 cups
All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.
Specs at a glance
- Capacity
- 6-cup (720 ml)
- Material
- Borosilicate glass + wood collar
- Filter
- Chemex bonded #1-6
- Dimensions
- 22 x 20 x 12 cm
Who should buy it?
Buy the Chemex 6-Cup if design-lovers and batch pour-over for two or three people. Skip it if you need special (pricey) bonded filters.
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