I’ve been making coffee at home using this Melita pourover cone with no. 4 papers forever. It’s perfectly serviceable and makes great cup after great cup.

I’ve always fancied a Chemex, however, and even went to some lengths to fashion my own. I did finally get the real deal when I switched jobs in the spring of 2024. I really love making coffee in the office using it, and thought I’d bring it home for the break and see if we prefer one over the other. So far, I find the Sawmill brew from nearby Endgrain a bit toasty for my taste, but I’m curious to try a pot of Melita and see if I feel the same way. I might be grinding a little tight.