Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over
The iconic all-glass pour-over - zero plastic, zero silicone, brew path is glass and paper only.
The verdict: Plastic-free
The entire product is borosilicate glass with a wood collar and leather tie (a fully glass-handled version is also available). Hot water only ever touches glass and the paper filter. Nothing to verify or worry about - the design predates plastic.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| brewing vessel / carafe | Borosilicate Glass | Yes primary 🔥 |
| collar | Wood | No |
| tie rawhide (vegetable-tanned) leather tie that holds the collar closed | Leather | No |
| filters (consumable) Chemex bonded filters; unbleached version available | Paper | Yes primary 🔥 |
A single piece of borosilicate glass shaped like an hourglass, with a wood collar as the grip. You set a paper filter in the top, pour hot water over grounds, and coffee drips into the lower half, which doubles as the serving carafe. Available in 3, 6, 8, and 10 cup sizes.
Pros
- Completely plastic- and silicone-free, including the brew path
- Doubles as brewer and carafe - one vessel to clean
- Proprietary thick filters produce a very clean cup
Cons
- Glass is breakable, and replacement is the whole unit
- Requires proprietary Chemex filters (ongoing consumable cost)
- Manual process - no set-and-forget like a drip machine
- No heat retention; coffee cools quickly
Notes
- Sizes: 3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup, 10-cup; handle versions replace wood collar with glass handle
- Hand-washing recommended; collar and tie must be removed before washing
Common questions
Does the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over is plastic or silicone — the food path is borosilicate glass and paper.
What is the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over made of?
Part by part, the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over is: brewing vessel / carafe — borosilicate glass; collar — wood; tie — leather; filters (consumable) — paper.
Is the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over — the food path is borosilicate glass and paper — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Where is the Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over made?
The Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over is made in the USA.
Categories: Pour-Over Coffee Makers
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://chemexcoffeemaker.com/pages/about-us materials (borosilicate glass, wood, rawhide) stated by manufacturer
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