Can You Reuse Coffee Grounds? Brewing Tips & Tricks

While it may feel tempting (especially with rising prices) to reuse coffee grounds, your taste buds won't thank you for it. Coffee that's been ground with leftover or old coffee grounds will almost always result in a bitter or stale taste, whereas fresh-brewed coffee retains its rich flavor every time.

Whether you prefer the warm drip of a pour-over or the steep flavor profile of an espresso shot, you won't want to use the same coffee grounds twice to make your cup.

If you're someone who enjoys a cup of coffee every day, consider the other fruitful ways you could reuse your coffee grounds outside of sipping them away.

So, before you start trying to save money by pulling together leftover coffee grounds and brewing away, let's discuss why this isn't a sustainable way to use ground coffee:

The Simple Truth

Those few extra dollars you might scrape together by saving money on fresh grounds may feel soothing to your wallet, but the taste will not go down as well as a cold brew, instant coffee, or a freshly-made cup.

Using old grounds will not give you that same aroma and flavor that fresh grounds will simply because coffee comes out best when it's fresh. It's not that you can't physically use old grounds, but that grounds even an hour old are practically unusable if you want bold flavor.

Air, hot water, and time all pull away at coffee's freshness unless stored in an airtight container immediately after opening. Even then, you will not be able to use them for brewing after 3-5 weeks.

When you end up with leftover grounds that have been brewed and extracted, and don't know what else to do but throw them out, stop to consider the alternatives. Will you use them to enrich garden soil, or will you find a new way to use those expired grounds that fuel your creativity?

No matter your goal, here are a few ways you can use our grounds in your home other than for uninterrupted sipping.

Ways To Reuse Your Mystic Monk Coffee Grounds

As Plant Food

There are plants that naturally thrive on the high acidity content of coffee. Plants like roses and azaleas absorb used coffee grounds and convert their potassium, nitrogen, and magnesium content into usable nutrients. The best part? Spreading coffee grounds around your plants and soil can help ward off pests due to their thick texture and strong scent.

As a Cleaner

No water or mixtures needed, just apply your leftover grounds to any pot or pan that needs a good scrub. Because coffee grounds have an abrasive texture, they work well on hard-to-remove grime on kitchenware.

As a Deodorizer

An old-school trick for removing unwanted household odors, like lingering food from the kitchen or even clothes, is to apply a small amount of coffee grounds to the general area. We recommend using a tablespoon or so and letting them sit for a few hours for the best results.

As a Beauty Treatment

Wonder why a lot of beauty products these days are coffee scented? The aroma is strong, and when mixed into products like masks, coffee can offer an exfoliating treatment.

How to Brew Fresh Mystic Monk Grounds

When it comes to fresh coffee grounds, there isn't a comforting, flavor-filled drink you can't make. Latte, cappuccino, or classic pour-over, our grounds were made to make you feel at home with every sip.

From premium blends like the Paradiso or our best-selling Dark Roast, you're sure to find a Mystic Monk Coffee blend that suits your flavor, longevity, and brewing preferences.

Make your cup-of-the-day count by brewing with one of the following recommended methods:

With a French Press

For a touch of regality and a guaranteed rich flavor profile, try brewing with a French press. Coarse-ground coffee works best with a French press. After you pour the coffee into the press, wait about 4 minutes, then push the base lever down. This will pull a strong flavor comparable to an espresso shot.

Mystic Blends That Work Best: Mystic Monk Blend, Midnight Vigils Blend, Cowboy Blend

Pour Over

For this one, you can use anywhere from a medium to a medium-fine consistency. Popular brands like Chemex make these simple-to-operate brewing machines, offering a lighter alternative to espresso that casual coffee drinkers may find enjoyable. Just pour hot water over the main chamber and enjoy.

Mystic Blends That Work Best: Paradiso Blend, Breakfast Blend, Ethiopian

Espresso Machine

The go-to for many coffee enthusiasts, using an espresso machine to pull tasty coffee is a guaranteed way to get the ideal cup. Classic, strong, and high-temperature, the coffee you get by using an espresso machine is incomparable to other methods. If you're a first-time user, you might want to familiarize yourself with the brewing basics before trying this method.

Mystic Blends That Work Best: Hermits Bold Blend, Super Monk Blend, Carmel Blend

Brew with Intention with Quality Beans by Mystic Monk Coffee

If sustainability is your goal, you don't need to cut down on flavor compounds or coffee beans to properly use up your at-home coffee supply. All it takes is a few handy tricks to reuse grounds, beans, or leftover brews for the better.

Made by coffee-lovers and crafted with your comfort in mind, our blends deliver high-quality taste at a price you'll love. With gourmet profiles for the latte lovers to dark, classic flavors you can use every day, we have your next favorite (or reusable) blend right here at Mystic Monk Coffee.