How to make mesquite using a Chemex

WHAT YOU NEED:

Chemex filter

10-14g | 2T Mesquite

Per 8oz cup

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
  • 10-14g | 2T Mesquite
  • Per 8oz cup

1

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Preheat water to 205°F. Rinse the filter with hot water and empty it out, leaving the filter in the Chemex. 

2

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Use 2T of mesquite per serving. You can play around with the amount of mesquite and water to your liking!

3

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Pour hot water until the grounds are saturated. Wait 45 seconds allowing the grounds to bloom.

4

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Add the remaining water in a spiral motion.

5

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Let your mesquite brew, adding more water if needed

6

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Enjoy!

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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.

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Espresso Machine

Fill portafilter with 1.5 tblsp of grounds (roughly 3/4 full). Do not tamp. Extract espresso like normal.

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Pour Over

Place mesquite in filter (according to desired strength). Pour hot water in spiral motion. Allow to brew.

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