Chemex Six Cup Classic with wooden collar – pour-over carafe for up to 6 cups
Water in calm circles over the ground coffee, the filter holds back oils and fine particles, and below, a clear, clean cup collects. The carafe is brewer and server in one.
The manufacturer calls the Chemex with wooden collar the Six Cup Classic CHEMEX, model CM-6A. The carafe is made of borosilicate glass, and the wooden collar with its leather tie serves as a handle. Chemex counts 5 oz per cup, so you brew for up to six of those cups.
It's best to brew by weight, not by time. For filter coffee, a ratio of around 1:16 is a good starting point; after that, your taste decides. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Manufacturer |
Chemex |
| Model |
Six Cup Classic, CM-6A |
| Type |
Pour-over carafe, brewer and server in one |
| Capacity |
6 cups of 5 oz each (Chemex specification) |
| Glass |
Borosilicate glass |
| Handle |
Wooden collar with leather tie, removable |
| Height |
approx. 21.5 cm |
| Filter |
Chemex Bonded Filters (e.g. FS-100, FC-100, FP-1) |
| Dishwasher |
Glass yes, without wooden collar and leather tie |
Who it's made for
For everyone who brews filter coffee for two or more people and likes a clear, clean cup. You'll find filters and other models at Chemex, and more on the topic in the filter collection.
For the grinder: if you want to grind by hand, you'll find models from Comandante and Timemore among the hand grinders. For electric grinding there's Varia and other coffee grinders. For the scale: affordable and precise with Normcore, with app and flow-rate display with Acaia.
Putting together your whole setup from scratch? Our advice tool helps you narrow it down. Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Not every accessory is on site at all times, so it's best to send the product you have in mind in advance to [email protected]. Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–5 business days.
Frequently asked questions
How much coffee does the Chemex 6 Cup make?
Up to 6 cups of 5 oz each, as Chemex counts them. The exact amount depends on how much water you pour.
Which filters do I need for the Chemex?
Chemex Bonded Filters for the Classic carafes, for example FS-100, FC-100 or FP-1.
Can the Chemex go in the dishwasher?
The glass yes, but only after the wooden collar and leather tie have been removed.
What is the Chemex with wooden collar made of?
The carafe is made of borosilicate glass, the collar of wood with a leather tie.
Can I see the product before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Not every accessory is on site at all times, so it's best to get in touch by e-mail in advance.
Tip from the roastery: A carafe full of filter coffee needs beans that stay round in the cup for longer. For a dense, chocolatey cup we roast Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight, and for maximum body without acidity Very Nutty. If you'd like to discover something fruity for your filter, you'll find it in Wild Peach. This is our recommendation, one of many.
