How to make mesquite using a Chemex
WHAT YOU NEED:
Chemex filter
5T Mesquite
30 oz water
DIRECTIONS:
Place filter into ChemEx and fill with 1 tablespoon of grounds per 5oz cup of mesquite.
Step-by-step
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Chemex filter
- 5T Mesquite
- 30 oz water
1
Preheat water to 205°F. Rinse the filter with hot water and empty it out, leaving the filter in the Chemex.
2
Use 1-3 heaped teaspoons of mesquite per serving. You can play around with the amount of mesquite and water to your liking!
3
Pour hot water until the grounds are saturated. Wait 45 seconds allowing the grounds to bloom.
4
Add the remaining water in a spiral motion.
5
Let your mesquite brew, adding more water if needed
6
Enjoy!
Other ways to make mesquite
French Press
Depending on desired strength, put 3-4 heaping tablespoons of grounds into the French Press. Pour 1.5c of hot water over and let steep for 3 minutes. Plunge and serve.
French Press
Espresso Machine
Fill portafilter with 1.5 tblsp of grounds (roughly 3/4 full). Do not tamp. Extract espresso like normal.
Espresso Machine
Pour Over
Place mesquite in filter (according to desired strength). Pour hot water in spiral motion. Allow to brew.
Pour Over
For the mesquite aficionado
| GROUNDS WEIGHT | WATER/EXTRACTION AMOUNT | WATER TEMPERATURE | BREWING OR EXTRACTION TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso Machine
Single |
8g | 1oz | 200°F | 12 - 22 sec |
| Espresso Machine
Double |
15g | 2oz | 200°F | 12 - 22 sec |
| French Press
Plunger |
26-34g | 12oz | 200°F | 4 min |
| Moka Pot
3 cup |
17g | 5oz | 200°F or Room Temp | Until complete |
| AeroPress
|
14-15g | 7oz | 200°F | 2 min 30 sec |
| Pour-Over
|
50g | 25oz | 200°F | Until complete |
| Chemex
|
50g | 25oz | 200°F | Until complete |
| Drip
|
50g | 25oz | Room temp | Until complete |