Colador de Tela (Chorreador Sock Strainer)

A reusable cloth filter, shaped like a sock and stretched over a wooden stand (chorreador), used to brew drip coffee by pouring hot water directly through ground coffee held in the cloth.

Material & Construction

A cone-shaped cloth bag, traditionally cotton, stretched over a simple wooden frame that holds it suspended over a serving pitcher or cup.

Traditional Uses

Brewing coffee by pouring hot water slowly through coffee grounds held in the cloth filter, a traditional method still preferred by many households over electric drip machines.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

Paper coffee filters and electric drip machines have replaced the cloth method in many urban households, though the traditional chorreador remains common in rural areas and as a deliberate choice for flavor.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse the cloth thoroughly after each use without soap, which can taint the coffee's flavor, and air-dry fully to prevent mildew.