The Chemex Glass Handle Series 6-Cup replaces the Classic Series' wood collar and leather tie with an all-glass handle, available according to the manufacturer in six colors. Declared capacity is 30 ounces, with a height of 8 1/2 inches and a diameter of 5 1/8 inches: the same measurements as the Classic Series 6-Cup, confirming the change is limited to how the piece is held. The base item code is CM-6GH.
The manufacturer describes the choice between wood collar and glass handle as 'purely an aesthetic difference in the design and does not change the functionality of the coffeemaker': the body remains borosilicate glass and it uses the same cone-shaped Chemex Bonded filter (codes FP-1, FC-100, FS-100, FSU-100) as the other series.
With no wood collar to remove, the manufacturer still lists the model as dishwasher safe with the same precautions given for the other series: position the carafe securely to avoid it knocking against other dishes during the cycle.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dripper shape | Conical | Declared by the brand |
| Filter type | Chemex paper | Declared by the brand |
| Material | Glass | Declared by the brand |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- All-glass handle, with no leather tie to remove before washing
- Borosilicate glass body and 30-ounce capacity identical to the Classic Series 6-Cup
- Available in six declared handle colors, per the manufacturer source
Worth knowing
- The manufacturer states the glass handle is purely an aesthetic difference: it offers no functional advantage over the wood collar source
- The filter is a proprietary Chemex Bonded format, not interchangeable with generic conical filters from other pour-over brewers
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