Yesterday, I posted a video on the Oskar Sowden Softbrew. Today I’m going to compare this fine coffee maker with my usual method of brewing: the Chemex coffee pot. Brewing with Chemex offers a taste that people describe as “clean and bright”. The SoftBrew offers a richer and deeper taste. Chemex also requires filters and a thermos (if you want to keep your coffee hot for more than 20 minutes). While I really love what the SoftBrew brings to the table, the Chemex coffee maker remains my everyday choice.
Kindly check out the video and let me know if you have any questions!
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You take coffee quite serious lol.
I love me my coffee! I am not too serious about it. Those people roast their own beans.
So, let's see, so far the ideal combination seems to be the Chemex + the Coava Kone filter, right?
And the taste is preferred by those experienced to a Sowden Soft Brew.
O.K., two questions:
1. When is Coava or someone else coming up with a steel filter that is laser perforated (i.e. like the Sowden.)? Smaller holes, better filtering, no? And they can get a lot smaller with laser than chemically etched.
2. How about a comparison of the Chemex & Sowden against the Aeropress?
Now that's a taste test that I'd like to see in order to finally decide what to upgrade to from a french press!
Hurry! Already broken the glass pouring beak on the press!
Thanks for all the investigative reporting on the bean! I've already elevated my coffee experience & because of your input, am ready for the next tier! Viva el Cafe!
Hi silvaworks! I actually like using steel and paper filters with my Chemex. It depends on the bean and what I'm in the mood for. The tastes are very different. I love that I have two different taste options from one coffee pot. But yes, I prefer either Chemex method over the Sowden Softbrew.
To answer your questions:
1) The holes on the Coave Kone are laser etched. The company just updated the Kone from the model i reviewed. The new model has consistently smaller holes due to a new type of steel that's used.
2) I've been wary of Aeropress because it's made of plastic. While the plastic used is highly heat resistant, I believe at some point plastic will eventually seep into the brew.
Thanks for reading and leaving a comment!