Web timer for 103 seconds
On your second pass, you pour fresh hot water over the grounds in the cloth filter and give the brew 103 seconds, adjusting after tasting the first cup. Keep the stream gentle and watch the coffee level rather than filling the filter at once. This repeat lets you correct a cup that came through too light or too heavy without changing everything else.
With the cloth already warm and damp, the next extraction may run differently from the first. You can change the countdown directly on the page: shorten it when a finer grind slows the drip, or add time when coarse grounds release the water quickly. That way, the timing follows the coffee, filter, and pour instead of forcing the brew to match a fixed number.
For a strong cup like those commonly prepared in Philippine homes, use taste and flow as your guide. If the first round felt thin, pour a little more slowly or extend the next run; if it was harsh, use a slightly coarser grind or stop sooner. Change only one detail on the repeat, so you can tell whether time, grind, or pouring made the difference.
Frequently asked questions
Why might coffee through a cloth filter need more or less than 103 seconds?
A finer grind, a tightly packed bed, or a well-used cloth can slow the drip, while coarser grounds may let water pass sooner. Philippine humidity can also affect how stored coffee behaves, so adjust the countdown to the actual flow.
What if the second cloth-filtered brew finishes before or after 103 seconds?
If it finishes early, taste it before adding time to the next round; a full, strong cup may need no correction. If dripping continues after the countdown, let the current pour finish, then grind slightly coarser or pour more gently next time.
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