chagrinvalleyherbsociety Fun Facts
Coffee grounds, the ground coffee beans that remain after brewing, are used as a soil additive or can be composted to add nutrients to the soil and compost. Grounds contain nitrogen, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and chromium. They are also known to decrease heavy metals in the soil.
Natural acids and enzymes are present in coffee grounds, which can be added to seasoning rubs to
tenderize meat and enhance flavor.
Coffee grounds can be used to repel insects, including mosquitos, fruit flies, beetles, and others due to
the presence of compounds such as caffeine and diterpenes.
The coarse, abrasive texture of coffee grounds can be used to scrub pots and pans.
Coffee seems to have a protective effect on the liver. Negative side effects: increased heart rate, raised
blood pressure, anxiety and trouble falling asleep.
Iced Pumpkin Spice “Latte” Smoothie Recipe
1 cup coffee ½ cup milk of choice
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or ½ teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup canned plain pumpkin Ice cubes
