How to use coffee grounds?

As coffee roasting plant in Warsaw Every day we see how much good just one cup of aromatic espresso can do. Did you know that even after brewing, coffee beans can still do us good? At this point, you have certainly started to wonder: How to use coffee grounds?

It turns out that there are actually quite a few possibilities. We will try to prove that coffee grounds are not waste. The second life of coffee can be just as valuable as the first.

Coffee grounds as fertiliser - how to use?

Many people are wondering how to use coffee grounds. It turns out that they can be used, for example. in the garden. They can be a real energy boost for plants. All thanks to their potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen content - ingredients that effectively support plant growth.

Which plants will coffee grounds work best for?

We suggest using them to:

• hydrangeas,
• heather,
• blueberries,
• ferns,
• tomatoes.

Simply spread a thin layer of dried grounds around the plants. You can also mix them into the soil in the pot. In the garden, coffee grounds can also form a valuable part of the compost. With them, the composter will speed up fermentation and the quality of humus will improve.

A natural coffee scrub or home spa

The grounds of coffee beans can also be used to prepare homemade coffee scrub. Coffee has natural exfoliating properties and stimulates circulation. After such a scrub, your skin should become smoother, firmer and brighter.

How to make a homemade coffee scrub?

1. Brew your favourite beans from our roasteries – Story Coffee Roasters.
2. Combine the coffee grounds with a little coconut oil or olive oil.
3. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil, such as lavender, and you're done!

Such homemade coffee scrub you can use it for your entire body, even your face - provided you rub it in gently and you don't have sensitive, dry, vascular or actively acne-prone skin. As a result, you will get smooth and nourished skin - without the need for cosmetics with chemical, harmful ingredients.

Remember not to wash the grounds straight down the drain - they can clog the pipe and you'll be calling the plumber instead of relaxing. It is best to collect them with a paper towel or spoon and dispose of them in the bio-waste.

How to use coffee grounds in the kitchen and home?

You already know that coffee grounds can be thrown into the compost, used as plant fertiliser or as a homemade scrub. Have you heard that coffee leftovers are also fantastic for in the kitchen and housekeeping?

Odour removal

You are familiar with the wonderful smell that our coffee beans? Good news - you can enjoy it for longer and keep your home tidy. Pour the grounds into a small bowl and leave them in the fridge, cupboard or even in your shoes - they are great for absorbing unpleasant odours.

You can also rub it into your hands if, for example, you have just cut onions or garlic. The unpleasant smell should disappear in no time.

Cleaning pans or pots

The granular structure of the grounds makes them an excellent natural abrasive. You have burnt pot? Pour in a tablespoon of grounds, add a little water and wipe off the pot. This is a very simple, inexpensive and also ecological way to clean pots and pans.

Coffee grounds in the garden - a way to deal with slugs and more

How to use coffee grounds In a non-obvious way? You can use them on pests! With coffee grounds you can effectively chase them away, as caffeine has an irritating effect on many insects and parasites. In addition, the smell of coffee is an effective deterrent for pests. midges and ants.

Coffee grounds in the garden are also a great way to deal with slugs and snails

To scare snails, coffee beans can come in handy! Simply sprinkle coffee grounds around your vegetable beds or flower beds. In this way, you will create a barrier that makes it difficult for slugs and snails to get to your plants. Importantly, the grounds will incidentally improve the soil structure, enriching it with valuable minerals.

How to use coffee grounds in a zero waste style?

Our Coffee roasting plant (Warsaw) is a place where we believe that every part of the grain can be used with ingenuity but also respect. We encourage that grounds do not end up in the bin. It's a shame about their potential! Instead of wasting coffee grounds, use them as:

• Protection against dust - To protect the surface of wooden furniture and make it shine, simply wipe it down with a cloth soaked in a decoction of grounds.
• Natural dye - grounds are great for dyeing fabrics, paper and even Easter eggs. They give them a delicate brown colour and a coffee aroma.

An informed approach to coffee brewing

For us, sustainable consumption is more than just a trend. We believe it is a way of thinking about... the whole world. We brew coffee every day, and as a result, we have long since observed how much good can be extracted from every coffee beans - also after brewing.

We encourage a conscious approach to coffee and its reuse. Our everyday, seemingly insignificant choices make a big difference in the long run - for the home, garden or environment.

Fancy a coffee from a real barista? Nothing simpler, in the heart of Bielany at 50 Zjednoczenia Avenue our café with garden. Warsaw is also the location of the Story Coffee Roasters. You will buy delicious coffee beans and much more there!

Remember - after making your favourite coffee, instead of throwing away the grounds, give them a second life! Discover that coffee is more than just a morning ritual.