Cafe Chorreado
Cafe Chorreado (kah-FEH choh-reh-AH-doh)
Sock-Filtered Coffee
Traditional Costa Rican pour-over coffee filtered through a cloth bolsita (sock filter) mounted on a wooden stand, producing an exceptionally smooth, full-bodied brew.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: ceramic mug
Accompaniments: bread, gallos, gallo pinto
Instructions
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1
Place the cloth bolsita (filter sock) in the chorreador stand.
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2
Add ground coffee to the filter.
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3
Slowly pour hot water over the grounds in a circular motion, allowing it to drip through.
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4
Let the coffee filter completely — this takes 3-4 min.
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5
Serve black or with tapa de dulce for sweetness. Add milk if desired.
Did You Know?
The chorreador is considered such an important cultural artifact that many Costa Rican families display their wooden stand in the kitchen as both a tool and decoration.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- chorreador (wooden stand with cloth filter)
- kettle
- coffee cups
Accompaniments
The Story Behind Cafe Chorreado
Cafe chorreado is Costa Rica's original coffee brewing method, developed during the 19th century coffee boom that transformed the nation's economy. The cloth filter (bolsita) mounted on a hand-carved wooden stand produces a uniquely smooth, low-acid brew. While modern drip machines have replaced chorreadors in many homes, the traditional method remains a point of cultural pride.
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