How to use coffee grounds
In the garden
Compost:
Coffee lovers who garden - this tip is for you. Coffee grounds can be used to create compost by mixing it with lye. Worms living in compost can feed on microorganisms growing on the surface of coffee grounds. In addition, the grounds themselves perfectly cleanse the worms’ digestive system, helping them digest food faster and more efficiently.
Fertilizer:
Coffee grounds can even be added directly to the soil in small quantities, especially where there are plants that require high levels of acidity, such as azaleas and roses. Coffee is rich in nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, potassium and other minerals.
By spreading a thin layer of coffee grounds on the surface of the soil, you will allow the plant to absorb the nutrients it needs. Make sure that the soil with coffee does not touch plants that do not like high acidity.
Insect repellent:
Coffee by its nature has a persistent aroma that repels many animals and insects. In addition, studies show that mosquitoes, ants, slugs and larvae do not tolerate the high acidity of coffee, and prefer to avoid areas where it is located. This property can help you save your garden from pests.
Animal repelling
Has your neighbor's cat gotten into the habit of coming into your garden? A dog tramples flowers and you don't know what to do about it? To solve this problem, it is not necessary to buy expensive products, because you can painlessly for animals and without harm to their health, wean them from the habit of going where they shouldn’t.
Spread a small amount of coffee grounds over the problem area - that's all that needs to be done. You can also mix the grounds with orange peel - its smell also irritates the receptors of animals, because their sense of smell is much better than that of humans. Don’t worry – such natural remedies will not harm the animal’s health.
Where is coffee used?
Flavor
In order to get rid of unpleasant odors in the house and dispel a romantic aroma in it, it is not at all necessary to buy expensive oils and chemical-based air fresheners. You can successfully create a natural and long-lasting flavor from freshly ground coffee.
To do this, you will need stockings, nylon tights or socks - the main thing is that the fabric is porous, thin, but does not allow coffee to pass through. Buy already ground coffee, or if you have a coffee grinder, make it yourself from fresh beans. Fill the stocking with the resulting powder and tie it. You can decorate the resulting flavor with ribbons or other design attributes.
Cleansing the sense of smell
If you are a frequent visitor to cosmetic or perfume stores, you may have noticed a container of coffee beans sitting on the shelf. It is not there for beauty - it has a certain useful function for the buyer. The thing is that, listening to various sharp aromas of perfumes, we cease to perceive them as separate, we cease to understand the difference.
This can significantly influence the choice of the final product, which over time, when your sense of smell is restored, will bring you disappointment. The smell of coffee beans can cleanse your sense of smell, after which you can once again start choosing the perfumes and cosmetics that suit you. So next time, grab some beans with you if your favorite store doesn't provide them.
How to use expired coffee
Eliminating odors in the refrigerator
Anyone who has a refrigerator in their home is familiar with the unpleasant situation when food items, such as cheese, emit an unpleasant odor that spreads throughout the room every time you try to get the food out. How to quickly and effectively get rid of an annoying aroma without getting rid of food?
Take some freshly ground coffee and pour it into a bag, stocking, or any other container you have on hand. Place it in the refrigerator at the back wall, on any shelf. Coffee will absorb most of the unpleasant odors from food, releasing its coffee flavor.
Recipes that use coffee beans
Cooks actively use coffee beans to prepare and decorate various desserts, and also make them into separate treats.
Chocolate covered coffee beans
Melt quality chocolate (without palm oil) in the microwave or in a water bath, add coffee beans, stir, and remove with a fork, placing on parchment. A couple of hours in the refrigerator for the chocolate to harden - and the dessert is ready.
Some manufacturers produce chocolate-covered coffee beans in industrial settings, producing delicious dragees.
If you’re too lazy to take out the beans, you can take a mold with low sides and pour a mixture of coffee and chocolate into it. After freezing, you will get a bar that you can break off and chew, something like chocolate with whole nuts. An excellent option for a hearty snack if you need concentration, composure and energy.
Those who are on a diet or trying to get rid of extra pounds can use as much dark, dark chocolate as possible, without added sugar. For added spice, you can add a little sea salt, pepper, or other seasonings to taste.
Sambuca con mosca
One of the traditional Italian uses of sambuca is called con mosca, that is, “with flies.” This is the name given to three coffee beans placed in a glass. They symbolize wealth, happiness and health. Drink the liquor and then chew and eat the grains to be rich, happy and healthy. At least in Italy they believe this. High-quality Italian Lavazza Crema E Aroma coffee beans are perfect.
Coffee at home
Dyeing fabric and wood
The dark color of coffee allows it to give fabrics and wood an antique feel. If you have a white fabric that you want to use but it's looking a bit dull, coffee can help you breathe new life into it. Remember that in the end you won't end up with a color that is too dark, no matter how hard you try, but the result will pleasantly surprise you.
Textile:
To dye a piece of fabric, you need to brew a small pot of coffee. After it sits, place the fabric you want to dye there. Leave it in the kettle for at least 24 hours. The longer, the richer the shade. Then rinse gently and leave to air dry. This method will give the fabric a vintage look.
Tree:
Brew a pot of strong coffee with plenty of grounds. Let it sit for a while, take the grounds and apply to the untreated wood. Coffee will give the wood a darker hue, but don't expect too deep a dark color. The longer the grounds remain in direct contact with the wood, the brighter the shade will be.
Drawing
Many artists and creative people, one way or another connected with painting, have been using coffee and tea to create unusual works for decades. When drying on paper, wood or fabric, medium-strength coffee will darken and the pattern will appear.
To give it depth, repeat the application process several times. Coffee will be an unusual alternative to paints when they have already become commonplace. The main thing when working like this is not to mix up the cups when dipping the brush.
Cleaning kitchen utensils
Used coffee grounds can be reused - they will help you wash dishes in difficult cases. To do this, you need to distribute the grounds over the surface of the frying pan or pan that you want to wash, immediately before washing.
The benefit of coffee here is that it helps get rid of stubborn grease from cooking, cleaning even the hardest to reach areas. Small coffee granules are an excellent dishwashing detergent and a helper in every home.
Unconventional uses for coffee
If a person has a can of coffee, it means that he is not completely dead yet, he will still last a little.
Julio Cortazar.
For most of us, coffee is associated with morning and a burst of energy. There is constant debate about its benefits and harms, and few people use the benefits of these grains in everyday life, for creativity, etc.
Life
Freshen the air and remove odors
- Keep an open can of coffee beans in your car and they will absorb unpleasant odors.
- To scent the air in your apartment, place a pot of ground coffee and water on the stove. As soon as you smell the aroma, remove from the heat and move the pan to the room where there is a source of unpleasant odor, for example, a corner “marked” by the cat. By the time the coffee water cools, the smell in the room, if not completely gone, will weaken significantly.
- Before guests arrive, you can boil coffee on the stove with the addition of cinnamon and cloves. Then the atmosphere in the house will definitely be conducive to pleasant communication.
- You can get rid of the smell from the sink by pouring coffee into it and then rinsing it with water.
- Coffee will prevent odors from mixing in the refrigerator. To do this, place some dried coffee grounds in the refrigerator.
Remove scratches
- If scratches appear on your dark-colored wooden furniture, use instant coffee (or very finely ground coffee) to cover up the problem. To do this, mix two tablespoons of coffee with enough water to form a paste. For wood with a red tint, add a couple of drops of iodine. Fill the scratch and remove any remaining residue with a napkin. When the paste is completely dry, use furniture wax to completely cover your tracks.
- By rubbing dark leather items, such as handbags or gloves, with coffee grounds and glycerin, you can refresh the item and give it a beautiful shine. You can simply wipe the leather surface with a soft cloth or cotton wool moistened with very strong coffee.
Clean
- Grinded coffee beans can be used to clean out an ashtray.
- Applying a small amount of coffee to a sponge and wiping dishes with it can remove grease and stains. Coffee will also cope with oil stains and dirt.
For plants and animals
- Used coffee also saves you from cat chaos. If your pet is stubborn about determining the place of the toilet, then you can wean him from going to the wrong place using coffee grounds mixed with ground orange peel. Distribute this bright-smelling mixture into secluded places. The effect should not be long in coming.
- Coffee grounds also help prevent fleas. After the special shampoo, wipe the animal's fur with coffee grounds mixed with water. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly, especially if the coat is long.
- For plants that like acidic soil, add some coffee grounds to the soil. It will promote plant growth (for rose bushes, azaleas, rhododendrons, lilies, as well as many evergreen shrubs).
Marinade
- By using coffee grounds as a marinade for meat, you will give it a delicate and refined taste.
For beauty
Against cellulite
- A scrub
made from ground coffee with the addition of a few drops of aromatic citrus oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit) and regular shower gel is an excellent natural remedy for exfoliating the skin. After the first use, the skin becomes softer. And it’s easy to imagine what aroma will be in your bathroom!
Refresh your look
- A mixture of freshly ground coffee and mineral water can reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. The coffee mixture should be applied to the skin around the eyes and lie down for 15-20 minutes. It is better to use green coffee, but regular coffee also gives excellent results! Make coffee masks regularly and you will soon forget about dark circles and fine wrinkles under your eyes.
- You can improve your appearance using coffee grounds. For dry/sensitive skin, use coffee grounds with cream 2:1, for normal/oily skin - with oatmeal 1:1.
Add shine to hair
- After washing your hair, try doing a coffee rinse. Do this procedure for seven days, then take a break for several weeks. Repeat as needed. Use coffee grounds to massage your scalp. This scrub will remove dead skin cells and improve blood circulation.
Creation
American Karen Eland
became famous for her aromatic coffee paintings, using espresso of different ages. Latte art never ceases to captivate us with its designs on milk coffee foam.
Fragrant crafts
From the cheapest coffee beans, which are impossible to drink and would be a pity to throw away, you can create original crafts.
- Use coffee to decorate photo frames and wooden blanks.
- Fill a transparent container with grains and store cosmetic brushes there in an upright position.
- You can make real paintings out of coffee by gluing the grains along a previously outlined contour.
