Compare: Chemex Filters vs. Hario 02 Filters

During our initial Chemex brew test, we used a Hario 02 filter because our Chemex filters had not yet arrived. And we were scolded! So now that we have the legit versions in stock, Allison does a side by side comparison between the two to practically determine if there is a noticeable difference in the cup.

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Howto & Style

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• chemex
• hario
• coffee brewing
• comparison
• demonstration
• how-to
• fun

[frank828]

FRESHLY GROUND!!! :P

i wont get into the whole extraction time and adjusting the grind and the circular pouring and specific pre-infusion time and amount of water, etc etc. haha

but yeah, hopefully you guys went back to the hario cup later when it cooled to see what it tasted like.

i regularly take a good 30 minutes to finish one 12 oz cup of coffee. the flavors change soooo much depending on the temperature.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@frank828 :D Agreed! - Kat

[steveatksg]

I am a scientist and I've done this tasting experiment double blind on multiple other coffee geeks. *No one* has yet been able to tell the difference in a real double-blind controlled tasting study. In fact, they can't reliably tell the difference between a $20 electric coffee maker and the Chemex and the Hario filter.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@steveatksg Interesting!! Thanks for sharing that with us :) - Kat

[PiercedCub32]

the side of the filter with 3 sheet of paper needs to be facing the pour spout kids. u have it in wrong. ;o)

[ConsumerFanatics]

I would never say "told you so" ;-)

Glad you guys did this video. BTW, the side with the 3 layers face the spout as it won't fold into the spout and will not restrict extraction/flow due to circular happiness.

[frank828]

oh and allison, if you care, i tend to find i have more control over the flow of the water with these types of spouts when i use both hands.

i'll hold the handle with one(obviously) and the other i'd put it on the plastic top. helps you to control the tilt of the kettle while pouring.

[LindaIG6KArt]

That cofee looks soo good...>(^-^)<

[rcireland]

Nice video...I prefer Hario. Allison is completely adorable:)

[steveatksg]

@Bademester the testing was administrated by baristas from Stumptown coffee and I personally drink coffee made from either a Hario or a CleverDripper. The experiment was designed to answer the question: "can coffee aficionados reliably tell the difference between one of three methods when they are prepped by a professional?" The answer was 'no'.

Freshly ground beans, water temperature, and extraction time matter. The effect size of the other variables on taste is in dispute.

[Bademester]

Mr. scientist - you really dont know anything about  coffee do you?

[TubeSurferGeek]

I am NOT a scientist and couldn't care less about double blind testing or other snooty testing methods...

On the other hand I *CAN* tell the difference between coffee from a cheapo $20 coffee maker and my Chemex. Hands down...

Thanks for the comparison testing as I've often wondered if the Chemex filters were worth the cost and hassle of having to order them.