Chemex Classic Series Pour Over Coffee Maker 8 Cup
- Capacity: 5 cups
- Filter Type: Paper
- Material: Glass
- Coffee Maker Type: Pour Over
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A glass manual pour-over coffeemaker in the well-known Chemex Classic shape, though there is no buyer feedback yet on this specific listing to speak to consistency or durability.
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ASIN: B000I1WP7WCategory: Pour Over Coffee Makers
Overview
An 8-cup Chemex pour-over coffeemaker from the Classic Series, made of a single piece of non-porous borosilicate glass. It uses Chemex's own bonded filters, which are not included, and each Chemex cup is measured as 5 ounces.
This is a manual brewer with no electrical parts, heating element, or timer; hot water is poured over grounds in a paper filter by hand. The borosilicate glass is designed not to absorb odors or residue from previous brews, and Chemex's patented design allows a finished pot to be covered and refrigerated for later reheating without losing flavor, per the listing. It requires Chemex-specific bonded filters (FP-1, FC-100, FS-100, or FSU-100) rather than generic pour-over filters, worth knowing since none ship with the coffeemaker.
- Classic Series 8-cup pour-over design
- Non-porous borosilicate glass construction
- Requires Chemex bonded filters (FP-1, FC-100, FS-100, FSU-100)
- 5 oz measured per Chemex cup
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants manual pour-over coffee and does not mind buying filters separately and controlling pour speed by hand. Less suited to anyone wanting an automated brew process or single-serve convenience.
Pros and cons
- Single-piece borosilicate glass, no plastic in the brew path
- 8-cup capacity (measured at 5 oz per Chemex cup)
- Glass does not absorb odors between brews, per the listing
- Finished coffee can be refrigerated and reheated in the same vessel
- Requires Chemex-specific filters rather than generic pour-over filters
- No electric or automated components; manual pour-over only
Performance notes
As a manual pour-over device, brew results depend on pour technique, grind size, and the filter used, rather than on a built-in heating or timing mechanism. Chemex's bonded filters are designed to work with the coffeemaker's funnel shape; using a non-Chemex filter is not supported by the listing. Because the glass is non-porous, the listing states it will not carry over odors or residue between brews, which matters for anyone brewing different roasts.
Specifications
| Brand | Chemex |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.3 poundshigher than 91% of 33 pour over coffee makers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.4 × 9.6 × 1.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 cupshigher than 84% of 33 pour over coffee makers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Clear |
| Exterior Finish | Glass |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Carafe |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Paper |
| Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
| Coffee Input Type | Paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Style | Classic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Dishwasher Safe |
| Part Number | CM-8A |
| Specific Uses For Product | Brewing Coffee |
| Item Type Name | Beverages |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Brewing Coffee |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Chemex CM-8A come with filters?
No, filters are not included; it uses Chemex's own bonded filters (FP-1, FC-100, FS-100, or FSU-100), sold separately.
How many cups does the 8-cup Chemex actually hold?
Chemex measures its cups at 5 ounces each, so an 8-cup Chemex holds about 40 ounces total, not 8 standard mugs.
Can leftover coffee be reheated in the same pot?
Per the listing, the design allows brewed coffee to be covered and refrigerated in the Chemex, then reheated without losing flavor.