Chemex Pour Over Coffee Maker Classic 8 Cups

Forget bitter, watery coffee that gives your day a false start. With the Chemex Classic Coffee Maker 8 Cups (CM-8A), you brew a cup every morning that truly stays with you - clear, full, and without sharp edges. This is pour-over coffee as it was meant to be: pure, honest, and with you in control.

No marketing talk: the Illinois Institute of Technology chose the Chemex as one of the 100 best-designed products of modern times. That says more than any advertising text. And you see it reflected in every cup you brew with it.

Why coffee lovers swear by the Chemex

• Pure taste without bitterness - The pour-over method brings out the best in your beans. No burnt flavors, no residue - just what’s really there.
• 8 cups at once - Perfect for guests or just for multiple cups without hassle. The approx. 1.2-liter capacity does the job effortlessly.
• Borosilicate glass that absorbs nothing - No odors, no chemical residues, no flavor contamination. After a hundred brews, you still taste exactly what you put in.
• Wooden collar with leather cord - Warm in the hand, chic to see. The collar insulates and gives the Chemex its recognizable, timeless character.
• Store and reheat coffee without flavor loss - Cover it, put it in the fridge, and reheat later. Handy on busy mornings or warm summer days.
• Dishwasher safe - The glass goes right into the dishwasher. Hand washing is also allowed, but no one forces you to do that.

The art of pour-over brewing - right at home

Pour-over coffee may sound like something for specialty cafes in trendy cities, but with the Chemex, you can do it right at your own countertop. The principle is surprisingly simple: you slowly pour hot water over freshly ground coffee in a filter, after which the coffee drips through the clear glass at its own pace. No pressure, no machine magic - just you, water, and coffee.

What does that yield? A clear, clean cup with full flavor and without the murky aftertaste that you sometimes encounter with other methods. The special Chemex filters (FS-100 or FC-100, sold separately) are designed to let through just the right amount of coffee oil - enough for body and flavor, not so much that it becomes greasy or bitter. Layer by layer, you taste what good coffee really has to offer.

Take your time. That’s the secret. And those few minutes feel like a welcome break in your day - not like extra work.

💡 Cookinglife Tip: Use water at 92-96 degrees Celsius for the best result - just off the boil, but let it sit for a moment. Grind your coffee coarsely just before brewing (coarser than for espresso) and pour the water in slow, circular motions. This way, you extract the maximum from your beans and brew a cup of filter coffee that truly makes a difference.

Made to last - and beautiful to see

The Chemex Classic is not just a coffee maker that you hide behind other items. This is an object that you leave on the countertop because it simply looks good. The clear borosilicate glass with its organic, tapered shape and the wooden collar with leather cord - functional, timeless, tasteful. No unnecessary buttons, no display, no cables. Just glass, wood, and coffee.

Borosilicate glass is not just any glass. It’s the same material used in laboratory equipment due to its heat resistance and chemical neutrality. For coffee, this means: no flavor influence, no stains, no discoloration. Your Chemex will still look like it just came out of the box after years - provided you treat it a bit nicely, of course.

The 8-cup version has a height of 230 mm and a diameter of 130 mm - compact enough for any countertop, spacious enough for a cozy coffee chat with friends or family. And for those who know the Chemex: this CM-8A model has been around for decades and has remained practically unchanged. If it works well, you don’t need to change anything.

Who is the Chemex Classic 8 Cups for?

For you, if you serve coffee as more than a morning routine. For the home cook who also thinks about quality in their coffee. For the guest who sits down and asks: 'What is that?' - followed by the best cup you’ve ever poured for them.

But also just for yourself. On a quiet Sunday morning, with freshly ground beans, while you slowly pour the water and watch the coffee flow through the clear glass. That moment of enjoyment - that’s exactly what the Chemex is made for. A memory you can recreate every day.

Specifications

• Brand: Chemex
• Model: CM-8A
• Collection: Classic
• Type: Pour Over Coffee Maker
• Capacity: 8 cups (approx. 1.2 liters)
• Material: Borosilicate glass, wood, leather
• Color: Transparent with brown wooden collar
• Height: 230 mm
• Diameter: 130 mm
• Compatible filters: FS-100, FC-100, FP-1, FSU-100 (not included)
• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Hand wash: Yes
• Origin: United States

In the package

• Chemex Classic Coffee Maker 8 Cups (CM-8A)

Note: filters are not included. Use Chemex Bonded Filters FS-100 or FC-100 for the best result.

The Chemex Classic 8 Cups is an investment in the daily enjoyment of a good cup of coffee. Excellent value for money, built to last for years, and designed to impress without you having to put in any effort. Add it to your order and discover for yourself why this design icon has been winning the hearts of coffee lovers for decades.