History and crafts are part of Chemex’s make-up.
Led by a brother and sister who grew up on the factory floor. Chemex is a team of 35 people passionate about and committed to preserving the environment.
Chemex is famous for its iconic style and ingenuity.
Invented in 1941 by chemist and inventor Peter Schlumbohm, its design has remained unchanged for 80 years! It has spanned generations and the globe as an icon of American design. The visual elegance of the iconic Chemex coffee maker has earned it a place in the permanent collections of many prestigious American museums, including the MOMA, the Smithsonian and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
People are drawn to Chemex not only for its simple elegance, but also because it’s fun to use and the resulting cup brings out a terroir’s subtleties and reveals every facet of the coffee. Chemex paper filters are heavier and less porous than average, so they retain the grounds and most of the beans’ oils. Result: The result is a clear, crisp filter coffee, a smooth extraction and a beautiful intricacy and aromatic clarity. Its functionality has been awarded by both the scientific and coffee communities.
