Equal parts brilliance and common sense, kimex has remained a staple in every coffee lover's arsenal, her design remains unchanged (wood handle, leather cord, tapered glass, and all its other parts), since its invention in 1941 by Peter Schlumbaum, described His designs call it "a synthesis of logic and madness", and we tend to agree with that. Coffee from Chemex is very similar to that obtained from a coffee dripper, but there is more room for error. To ensure the best results, grind the coffee to a coarser consistency than when using a coffee dripper, and pay more attention to the coffee flow rate. This level of care produces delicious, delicate coffee, with plenty left to share with friends.