Chemex Classic
Drip Coffee Makers

Classic

Chemex

Released Dec 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Mar 20, 2026

Chemex Classic Coffee Maker 6 Cup in the Drip Coffee Makers category. The Chemex Classic scores 92/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the drip coffee makers category. Coverage includes reviews from Thespruceeats, Homesandgardens, and Thecookingworld.

Critic Score

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92

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Easy to use with a pouring spout(2)
  • Makes great-tasting coffee(2)

Cons

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3 Expert Reviews

93
Independent publication11/2022

The Chemex produces a clean cup of coffee with excellent flavor clarity, making it the reviewer's favorite way to make coffee at home.

92
Independent publication02/2026

Simple, stunning, and effortlessly easy to use, the Six Cup Classic CHEMEX gets almost full marks from me.

92
Independent publication12/2018

The Chemex is an amazing pour over coffee maker that produces extraordinary extractions while keeping variables to a minimum.

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