In the garden
Coffee grounds for fertilizer
Repel pests
The acidity and strong aroma of coffee make it an excellent repellent. It will also help keep slugs and snails out of the garden, and if you mix coffee with citrus fruits, the aroma can repel cats and some rodents that can damage plants.
Attract worms
Coffee will not only repel parasites, but will also attract beneficial inhabitants to the garden - underground worms that enrich the soil.
Add to compost
Coffee grounds can be added to fertilizers. It will enrich the soil with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and copper.
Fertilizing the soil with coffee grounds has a positive effect on the seeds of some vegetables, such as radishes and carrots, promoting their germination and healthy growth. Coffee also affects the pH level of the soil, which can change the color of some flowers, such as hydrangeas.
Marinade
Coffee is not only a favorite invigorating drink. It is successfully used in cooking. Not everyone knows that in combination with some spices, brewed coffee gives a subtle and pleasant taste to meat or fish. Fry one medium onion and four minced garlic cloves, then place them in a bowl and add 240 ml strong coffee, 60 ml balsamic vinegar, 55 g brown sugar, 60 ml Dijon mustard, three tablespoons of olive oil, pepper and salt taste.
Place the fish or meat in the marinade and leave it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cooking.
Present
Decorating gifts with coffee
Make scented candles
Coffee has an invigorating effect, but not only the drink itself, but also its smell can give strength and improve your mood. You can make your own coffee candles that will fill your room with the aroma of fresh coffee.
To do this, you will need several tablet candles, coffee grounds, a wick and a glass container with a fairly wide neck.
Melt the candles, place the wick in a glass container, alternately pour melted wax into the container and add grounds so that the coffee is evenly distributed throughout the candle.
Then all that remains is to wait until the wax hardens and cut the wick to the desired length. You can make such a candle for yourself and get a boost of energy from the thick coffee aroma, or give it to friends for some holiday.
To draw the pictures
Picture painted with coffee
There are artists who use coffee instead of paints. Here are examples of works by world famous “coffee” artists. Try it, maybe you like coffee more than colors?
Aging wooden objects or clothes
Using coffee grounds, you can make fabric or wood several shades darker and artificially age them. It is enough to stir the grounds in hot water and soak clothes or a wooden object in it. If the item is too large, you can paint it with a brush or apply the coffee solution several times. You will find instructions in the video below.
Art
Watercolor paint
Instant coffee can be mixed with water and used like watercolor paint.
This method works best when painting on watercolor paper. Soaking paper for a few minutes to several hours in a shallow pan with coffee or a water-coffee mixture and then letting it air dry will artificially age the paper.
Kitchen
Coffee as a seasoning
Use as a seasoning
If you've never used coffee as a flavoring, now is the time to try it. It pairs well with paprika, brown sugar, pepper, onion, garlic and coriander and makes a great seasoning for ribs, steak and chicken.
Add to chili
Some people use coffee as a seasoning for chili to give it an extra depth of flavor. Here is one such recipe.
Remove unpleasant odor from the refrigerator
If there are unpleasant odors in your refrigerator, place a cup of coffee beans in it - the coffee will absorb the smell.
Clean metal utensils
If you have a pan that won't get rid of burnt food, try using coffee grounds as a cleaning agent.
The abrasive properties of the grounds will help clean the dishes without scratching the surface too much. After this, do not forget to wash the dishes with soap and rinse well to remove any remaining coffee.
Remove the smell of onion or garlic from your hands
The smell of onion or garlic lingers on the skin for a long time and it is not always possible to get rid of it simply by washing your hands. Coffee can help you eliminate bad odor - just take a few coffee beans and rub them with your fingers. The beans will absorb the unpleasant odor, replacing it with a coffee aroma.
Handmade soap with coffee
Alternatively, you can make soap or scrub with coffee. Melt the soap and pour it over the coffee grounds, adding essential oils if desired.
Fertilizer for plants
Coffee leftovers contain beneficial substances:
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- nicotinic acid and B vitamins;
- nitrogenous and mineral substances: phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium, manganese and calcium.
Organic acids contained in coffee beans are beneficial for the following crops:
- Radish.
- Carrot.
- Tomatoes.
- Bulgarian pepper.
- Legumes.
Many flowers will also be grateful to you for such feeding. Among them:
- begonias;
- roses;
- ferns;
- lilies.
To use coffee grounds as a fertilizer, dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:4 and feed the plants with this solution once a week.
Living room
Freshen the air
If you don't want to bother with a candle, you can simply place a cup of coffee beans, for example, on a coffee table. In this case, the smell will not be as intense, but from time to time you will notice notes of a light coffee aroma.
You can also place coffee beans in an old sock and use it as a portable air freshener. For example, put it under the car seat and enjoy fresh air without unpleasant odors.
Hide scratches on furniture
If you have scratched wood furniture, coffee can help hide the scratches. Pour a tablespoon of ground coffee with hot water (about 90 ºС) so that you get a paste. Then use a brush to apply the soaked compound to the scratched area of the furniture. Remove excess with a dry cloth. Of course, the scratch will not disappear without a trace, but it will become less noticeable.
Flavored drink recipes
Coffee with a piece of butter
How to brew coffee at home with a piece of butter. Among experts, this option is known as “bulletproof.” Fans of the keto diet especially liked the recipe. In principle, in terms of calorie content, a cup of drink can replace a light breakfast. All you need is water, coffee and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- You can brew the coffee as usual and then add the oil. Another way is to pour boiling water over the powder along with the oil and let it brew for a couple of minutes;
- Pour the drink into a blender. Beat for 30 seconds, be guided by the homogeneity of the mass;
- Pour the mixture into a warmed cup.
Another way is to put a piece of butter in a mug with ready-made coffee. The choice is yours. We recommend using natural oil rather than oil-like products. Drink with dark chocolate and lemon A drink with an unusual taste. In addition, a cup of this coffee will not only give you a boost of energy, but also a bunch of vitamins. Required:
- 50-70 grams of dark chocolate without impurities;
- Half a lemon and a quarter teaspoon of salt;
- Granulated sugar to taste;
- 70-100 grams of ice cream is desirable, but not necessary;
- Water and coffee.
Despite the abundance of ingredients, cooking is simple:
- Finely chop the chocolate and cut the lemon into thin circles;
- Place coffee, sugar at the bottom of the cezve and fill it with boiling water;
- Add salt and put the dishes on the fire;
- Cook until foamy and remove from heat;
- Pour coffee into a heated cup. Carefully pour in the chocolate and add the lemon. Ice cream last.
MasalaThis
The recipe has Indian roots. But tireless seekers of beauty have transformed the tea recipe into a method of making coffee. It turned out surprisingly great. We recommend you try it. It’s immediately clear how instant coffee differs from ground coffee. The aroma of spices is ideal not only in the morning, but at any time of the day. Perfectly soothes and lifts your spirits. IMPORTANT! The grind size depends on the type of coffee you want to make. Large fractions are suitable for preparation in French presses, medium-sized grinds are suitable for filtered drinks, and fine powders are ideal for Turkish coffee. For grinding, you can use a mortar, coffee grinder or mill. Remember, only roasted beans are ground! To prepare Masala coffee you will need:
- Three tablespoons of coffee and the same amount of granulated sugar;
- One and a half glasses of milk of any fat content;
- Half a stick of cinnamon and three pieces of cardamom;
- One and a half glasses of water.
Let's talk about the spices right away. This option is the simplest, but you can get confused with the spice mixture. There are plenty of similar recipes online, you need to choose something for yourself or come up with something new. So let's get started:
- Take a small saucepan. Pour milk and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil;
- While it's boiling, let's deal with the spices. Clean the cardamom seeds. Cinnamon can be used in chunks or grated;
- Without removing the dishes from the heat, add coffee and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly;
- Now it’s the turn of cinnamon and cardamom. If there are other spices, then add the mixture at this moment;
- Cook for about three minutes with constant stirring over low heat;
- Remove from the stove. All that remains is to strain. Pour into a saucepan and heat slightly.
Caribbean recipe
The method and ingredients indicate the authenticity of the drink with the region that is present in the name. But most likely, this is an invention of Europeans who visited the Caribbean. But a very tasty invention! After trying the drink, you will not hesitate to make a choice - instant or ground coffee. We take:
- Four teaspoons of ground coffee;
- Half a teaspoon of grated orange zest;
- A quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon and half a spoon of vanillin;
- Cinnamon powder on the tip of a knife.
The ingredients are for 4 mugs, so take the appropriate amount of water. Be careful with cloves. If you overdo it, you won't be able to drink. Let's get started:
- Mix coffee with zest, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves;
- You can brew the drink in any way: either in a Turk, or in a geyser-type coffee maker;
- If you are using a cezve, pour the mixture into the bottom and pour boiling water over it. We wait until it boils;
- Remove from heat. Pour into warm cups through a fine strainer.
Bathroom
Dye your hair
Dyeing your hair with coffee
If you want to make your hair a little darker, try coloring it with coffee. Brew a large cup of strong drink and let it cool. Distribute the coffee throughout your hair and do not rinse for about an hour. After this procedure, the hair will become darker, healthier and shiny.
Coffee can also speed up hair growth. Brew coffee, let cool and strain. Distribute the coffee grounds through your hair, gently rubbing it into the scalp. This will help stimulate blood circulation and speed up hair growth.
You can also add coffee grounds to your shampoo or shower gel to make an excellent scrub for your scalp and body. Just remember that coffee is a bit of a colorant, so if you have blonde hair, it's not worth the risk.
When using coffee in the bathroom, cover the drain hole with a coffee filter and immediately rinse off any remaining grounds. This way the bathtub will not become clogged or stained.
Make a face mask
Mix ground coffee with olive, coconut, almond or other oil that you use for cosmetic procedures, and apply the finished mask to your face.
Coffee masks moisturize the skin, reduce wrinkles, eliminate puffiness and dark circles under the eyes and rejuvenate the skin.
As you can see, coffee beans can be useful not only for a cup of invigorating drink. Buy more coffee, and go ahead - make cool gifts, decorate your home, take care of the garden and improve the condition of your skin and hair.
If you have your own ideas for unusual uses of coffee, share them in the comments.
Masking scratches on furniture
In addition to the fact that coffee cake is an excellent non-flammable alternative to store-bought compounds that mask defects in natural wood, its use gives the surface a beautiful caramel tone. Coffee reacts with tannins in wood, masking scratches, cracks and any other defects.
Wait until the rest of your natural coffee has cooled, place it on the damaged surface and, using a cloth, rub the coffee cake into the scratch until it matches the color of the wood.
Ice cubes
Don't like watered down iced coffee? This advice is especially relevant with the arrival of the summer heat. If you don't want to dilute your coffee with ice from the water, pour the remaining grounds into an ice cube tray. Freeze it and take it out whenever you make an icy, invigorating and flavorful drink.
Depending on your taste preferences, you can complicate this recipe by using other ingredients to enhance your drink. For example, whisk coffee grounds into condensed milk or add a little caramel before freezing.
Ant repellent
If small annoying insects appear in your house, which appear here and there every now and then, then you should not waste a lot of nerves, effort and money on using chemicals. Ordinary coffee will do an excellent job in the fight against ants. To do this, you need to dilute ground coffee in a small amount of warm water to a paste and spread the resulting mixture in places where insects are located. Very soon after this, the ants will run away from the home.
If insects are still found here and there, then the old grounds must be replaced with new ones, since the smell weakens over time.
Can coffee cause bad breath?
Your favorite drink can give such an unpleasant effect, but there is an explanation for this. Experts say that although old coffee beans are not good enough to make a flavorful drink, many people continue to use them.
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Some people attribute their bad breath to drinking too much coffee, but it may actually be the caffeine that causes it, not the beans. It is best to consult a dentist and therapist to find out the true cause of the unpleasant odor.
Coffee air freshener
This recipe is only suitable for those who love the smell of coffee. Aromatic grains perfectly neutralize unpleasant odors. That is why they can be used to make an effective air freshener. Place a handful of fresh coffee beans in a mesh bag (you can use cheesecloth) and place it in a closet or on a bathroom shelf. The aroma will be released slowly, and the grains will absorb all unpleasant odors.
