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throwaway81523 • today at 12:03 AM • 3 replies • view on HN

French press coffee isn't so healthy either because of stuff like cafestols in the fines (small diameter grounds) that slip through the french press screen. To get rid of those you want a brewing scheme with a paper filter. The simplest no-plastic approach is a Chemex. They have a history and they also look cool as heck. Unfortunately, since they are made of glass, they can break if you're not careful. https://chemexcoffeemaker.com/


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VladVladikoff • today at 1:57 AM

What is the advantage of this over a normal paper filter coffee maker?

hyperbovine • today at 12:28 AM

Which is ironic because if you’re into Chemex you’re into vinyl, in my experience.

nickff • today at 12:28 AM

The Chemex can also be a little annoying because of the tendency of the filter to block the 'spout', causing the brewer to stall, and requiring a chopstick or straw to avoid. That said, I use my Chemex twice a week.