10 things you can use coffee grounds for

What can you use coffee grounds for?

The average Dane has a coffee consumption of 8.6 kilos of coffee per year . The many kilos leave large amounts of residual product in the form of coffee grounds. Of course, we do not want our customers to drink fewer cups of coffee. But we would very much like to help cut down on the amount of waste that goes into the bin. That’s why here’s our best bet on how you can recycle your coffee grounds.

The many nutrients that remain in the coffee grounds after coffee brewing can be worth their weight in gold in the form of body scrub, fertilizer or as an deodorant. Therefore, do not throw your coffee gold on the street – or in the rubbish bin – because here are our 10 tips for recycling your coffee leftovers:

1: Coffee grounds as fertilizer

Coffee grounds are a really effective fertilizer and can be used to advantage in the garden. Coffee grounds contain, among other things, nitrogen, such as potassium and phosphorus, which provide good nutrition for the garden’s plants. However, be careful not to sprinkle too thick layers over fresh seeds and young plants. Too much caffeine can shock and have a negative effect on the plants in the earliest phase of vegetation.

Another pitfall is that very finely ground coffee grounds consist of very small particles that can seal, almost like clay. This forms a barrier which means that water cannot penetrate down to the roots of the plants. For example, if you drink a lot of espresso, your coffee grounds will be very, very fine. Therefore, be aware of this if you plan to use the coffee grounds in the garden. When you get started, sprinkle coffee grounds around the plants in the kitchen garden and then water. The water will draw the nutrients into the soil.

Coffee grounds are also good for compost. Mix the turbidity with other organic materials, such as fallen leaves, wood shavings and old newspapers, so that there is balance in the content of the compost.

Since coffee grounds are full of nutrients, it can even be used to grow oyster hats. For this, however, mycelium is needed to absorb nutrients. It can be purchased at places like BeyondCoffee .

5: Say goodbye to killer snails and ants

If your garden is plagued by killer snails and ants, you can spread some coffee grounds on the ground. The small animals do not like caffeine at all, and therefore coffee grounds work well against ants and other pests. But be careful not to lubricate the layer too thick, as garden grass and plants can also be damaged by too much caffeine and grums.

6: Grums protects against wasps

Here’s a really smart trick during wasp season! Burn off some coffee grounds when sitting with friends and family in the garden or on the terrace.

How to do it: Line a refractory dish with foil, put in dry coffee grounds and set it on fire. A few minutes later, the wasps will evaporate and you and the family can concentrate on enjoying a meal and the warm summer sun.

7: Clean pots and pans with coffee grounds

Tired of stubborn leftovers at the family service? Add a little dried coffee grounds to your dishwashing detergent and you will find that the grounds remove even the most resistant dirt from your pots and pans.

NOTE: If you have a Teflon pan, do not use coffee grounds as it may damage the coating.

In addition to dishwashing liquid, coffee grounds can also be used in conjunction with detergent if the kitchen sink has become very dirty after cooking and washing dishes.

8: Make the meat tender and flavorful

To give your barbecue food a little extra flavor, you can advantageously add a tablespoon of coffee grounds in the marinade to the meat. The marinated meat will not taste of coffee, but will have a mild and pleasant taste of smoke.

Coffee contains lots of enzymes that are excellent for tenderizing meat. Mix coffee grounds together with your remaining ingredients for a delicious marinade, spread it on the meat and let it soak for 1-2 hours in the fridge.

9: Flea cure for the dog

Add a little coffee grounds to the dog’s shampoo and wash the man’s best friend, as you normally would. For inexplicable reasons, fleas do not like coffee, so coffee grounds are a quite effective flea cure for Rollo.

10: Attract worms with coffee grounds

Worms are great guests to have in the garden. The useful useful animals turn your garden waste into soil, dig underground passages and keep the garden soil light and airy. And worms are crazy about coffee grounds, so it’s an effective way to lure the garden’s little heroes.