Coffee Ideas, Tips & Guides

What did you get for Christmas? Hopefully something good, something seedy and something spacey! 

Today is International Coffee Day, but what about those intrepid humans who have gone beyond Earth?

Ever wonder how interior designers know how to style coffee table books so flawlessly? It turns out, selecting and displaying coffee table books throughout the home is somewhat of an art form.

Soon, your morning coffee might feel a little different: Dunkin' Donuts seems to be breaking into the alcohol business, with a whole new line of spiked coffees and teas.

Few things compare to the intoxicating smell of brewing coffee in the morning—whether you enjoy the taste or not. As a cornerstone to morning rituals across the country, coffee culture runs deep with fancy gadgets and equipment to make virtually anyone a barista in their own home.

Since air plants don’t need soil to grow, they’ll be a clean addition to your coffee table. Mount them on creative holders like wood blocks, spring stands, toys, and terrariums, and they’ll look good. Don’t miss checking out these air plant maintenance tips.

You don’t have to be a Starbucks aficionado to know Americans are obsessed with coffee. They love it so much that it’s the most popular beverage in the country, with consumption being at a two-decade high, according to the National Coffee Data Trends report.

No matter how you take it or when, coffee is a ritual. The smell of a freshly brewed pot of coffee is what jolts some people out of bed in the morning, while an after-lunch shot of espresso is the highlight of others’ afternoons.

Before you try to use a soil amendment like caffeine, it is important to know Which Plants Like and Do Not Like Coffee Grounds. Keep on reading to know everything about it.

Have an empty Coffee Mate container lying round? Try this!

Ok, I hesitate to post this project because it was SO easy. Like so, so, so, so easy. I feel like I’m sharing a dirty little secret or something. But it’s super cute, sturdy, and I get a TON of compliments on it! So I would say this is definitely a project you can and should tackle. Like today. Make your own outdoor coffee table using wooden pallets and tile. Earn a little DIY street cred. HA!

Teacups and mugs might not look like the first choice for growing plants, but they can serve as excellent little pots for your succulent and cacti plants, especially the ones in this list.

Harvesting Coffee is not as tough as it seems, and this article will give you all the information you need to do it easily at home!

Coffee, no doubt, is one of the most popular beverages around the globe. Nothing beats a rejuvenating cup of coffee after long hours of sleep or exhausting work schedule. Coffee is also rich in antioxidants and offers significant health benefits as well. ________________________________________________________________________

I just love the design of these little Vintage Mid Century coffee tables with their sleek dansette legs and so when I see them in junk shops or jumble sales I just have to rescue them!

Did you know that the leftover coffee grounds from your brewed coffee can be used for more than just brewing another cup? Old coffee grounds are a natural and effective solution for cleaning, deodorizing, and even repelling bugs in your home. You can see more of my crazy creations here

Coffee filters are often overlooked when it comes to their potential uses in the garden. In fact, these filters can play a versatile role beyond just straining your morning brew. Keep reading to discover the various Coffee Filter Uses in the Garden.

Weeds can be a persistent nuisance in gardens and lawns, often competing with desired plants for nutrients and space. While there are numerous methods available to tackle weed growth, one intriguing option that has gained popularity is the use of coffee grounds. So, Will Coffee Grounds Kill Weeds? Time to find out!

Coffee grounds are great for nitrogen-loving plants. Using it in the soil helps in reducing plant diseases and pests while improving water retention. Let’s have a look at the Houseplants That Love Coffee.

A green corner in a room will be a welcoming addition to read, write, work, or simply unwind after a hard day. Here are some cool Coffee Spot in Home Ideas with Plants that you must try!

Two things we really like are coffee and plants. Ok, let us add a third thing that we truly love: nice, personal and green interiors. For our series ‘A World of Plants for USM Haller’ we traveled this time to the German city of Fulda and visited the creative local Simon Zimmermann in his stylish home.

Here’s a great way to use old coffee mugs in your kitchen and give them a new lease of life by growing colorful flowers, beautiful succulents, and flavorful herbs in them! You can also get cups from the thrift store to complete these super cute Coffee Mug Planter Ideas!

Have old, rusty, and unsued coffee mugs in your kitchen? Well, don’t let them go to waste and use them in creative ways with these fun DIY Coffee Mug Ideas for the garden! You’ll be surprised to see how well they can be used in your home and yard!

Coffee grounds contain 2% of nitrogen, but plants can not use this until it breaks down. As these grounds decompose, the low nitrogen level in them acts as a long-acting fertilizer. Coffee grounds also provide a healthy and slight dose of other basic nutrients like phosphorus and potassium. They also contain small quantity calcium, manganese, zinc, and iron. You can sprinkle coffee grounds directly onto the soil or

Mushrooms grow in all sorts of places associated with waste: fungi can grow on paper, on cardboard, sawdust everywhere. Their coincident growth is rather a different thing, but the fact is that growing mushrooms is difficult. You can’t grow them in ordinary garden soil. Organic materials on which mushrooms grow are called mushroom substrates and used coffee grounds work well for this purpose because they are cohesive and already been sterilized during the brewing process.

The best thing about herbs is that you can grow them in small spaces, which makes them perfect for someone living in a mini studio apartment or condo where they can be grown on a sunny windowsill. Moreover, you can also plant them in your kitchen crockery! Surprised? Here are all the details on How to Grow Herbs in Teacups and Coffee Mugs!

Plants can benefit from a lot of things, and coffee is one of them. Surprised? Don’t be! We have some of the best Coffee Uses in the Garden to help you out!

It’s the start of a new work week and you’re trying to cope with the Monday blues by sipping on your favorite latte. Then, a slight nudge and your latte spills all over the table and on your white shirt! But don’t let those nasty brown stains on your clothes put a damper on your day.

There’s nothing like starting your day with coffee or tea in your favorite mug. But if your mug is stained and sad looking, it can deflate your mood as well as that caffeine kick just as easily.

A multitude of people kick-start their day with a steaming cup of coffee. A hot brew, fresh from the coffee maker, fuels them for a new day. But coffee brewed in a moldy coffee maker is hardly an appealing thought, is it?

Ah, there’s nothing more delightful than the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, is there? And after enjoying your morning cup of joe, it makes perfect sense to use the spent grounds in your garden.Right?For a well-intentioned gardener, repurposing the remains o

Imagine this: Your alarm won’t stop ringing, so you hit the shower, get dressed and you are finally ready to start your day. You’ve got a nice, fresh cup of coffee in your hand while you browse the newspaper. And suddenly, you spill the coffee all over. Yikes!

Whether you’re a confirmed java lover or more of a tea person, coffee plants are excellent to have around.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If

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