Can you reuse coffee grounds?

Yes, absolutely! You can even reuse them to make กาแฟ (coffee) again, but the second brew will have a disproportionately small amount of caffeine and other flavor compounds which may affect the flavor of the coffee.

Creative Uses for Coffee Grounds

So I’ve put together this list of amazing ways to reuse coffee grounds. They’re great for the garden and for making gifts during the holidays.

Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds in the Garden

Fertilizer

Earthworms love coffee grounds and your garden or yard will love earthworms. Using coffee grounds as fertilizer is a win-win all around. Coffee grounds also help improve drainage and water retention, so you won’t have to water as much. Coffee grounds are especially useful for acid loving plants such as blueberries or azaleas.  See what I mean about win-win?

Mix your coffee grounds with other organic matter such as brown leaves or straw, to neutralize some of the acidity.  Used coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen and potassium, and it adds a bit of magnesium which all plants need to stay healthy.

Learn more about using coffee grounds as a fertilizer.

Pest Deterrent

Don’t want slugs or snails in your garden or yard? Put coffee grounds around your area to repel them.

Carrot Booster

Did you know carrots love coffee too? If you mix coffee grounds with carrot seeds, you will see an increase in the quality and size of the produce.

Compost it

Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, so they’re a great addition to any compost pile or compost system.

Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds in Your Home

Coffee Candle

Reuse coffee grounds to make a recycled candle adding to the decoration and homey smell in any room.

Air Freshener

Conventional air fresheners are full of chemicals that aren’t too good for your health. Fortunately, natural deodorization is one of the many benefits of coffee grounds. If you like the smell of coffee, but not necessarily the taste, then making an air freshener is a great way to reuse coffee grounds. Follow this recipe and make an affordable air freshener that’s also better for you.

You can also use it to deodorize your sink or even refrigerator.

Scrubbing Cleaner

Because coffee grounds have an abrasive texture and also are a natural deodorizer, they work perfectly to clean in tough situations. They can clean tough grime and grease on cooking pans or even help clean odors off your hands.

Coffee Grounds in Beauty Products

The same coarse texture that make coffee grounds a great cleaner, also make it a great exfoliator. Below are some great ways to reuse coffee grounds in your beauty products.

Face scrub with coffee grounds

For a simple coffee facial, mix two tablespoons of used coffee grounds with an equal amount of organic cocoa powder. Add three tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream and top it off with a heaping tablespoon of honey.

Body scrub with coffee grounds

For a simple recipe, just add used grounds to a bit of warm water or your favorite all-natural oil. Then scrub your skin from head to foot to remove all of those icky dead skin cells.

Leave a comment if your favorite ways to use coffee grounds!