Chemex 8-Cup Coffee Maker

As functional as it is beautiful, the Chemex coffee brewing system was developed to achieve a perfect cup of coffee every time. The same vessel is used for both brewing and serving the coffee. The Chemex coffee maker uses specially-designed thick filter papers that are folded in place for an exceptionally clean and pure cup of coffee. 40 fluid ounce capacity (assumes a 5 oz "cup" of coffee). Dimensions: 9" tall, 5" diameter. History of ChemexThe Chemex coffee maker was invented in 1941 by the eccentric chemist Dr. Peter Schlumbohm. Throughout his career he developed over 300 patents, ranging from cocktail shakers to automobiles. His focus was on making everyday objects more functional, attractive and enjoyable to use. When designing the Chemex, Schlumbohm desired to not only make brewing the perfect cup simple, but also to have the vessel be a thing of beauty. Being a chemist, he studied and understood clearly the chemistry behind the extraction of flavor and caffeine from coffee beans