genuinegirly

We have a reusable mesh filter for our Cuisinart coffee maker. The grounds make good soil for acid-loving potted plants. Some say that they're pH-neutral, but I've found that they're more on the acidic side of neutral myself... The smell, while pleasant to us, also seems to keep away pests.

As for the mechanics of the process, I dump the grounds out then rinse the filter out in the sink. It's hardly a hassle. I used to try to do this with paper filters before we got the reusable one - with those I had to wait until the grounds and filter dried out completely before dumping them out, that was much more of a pain.

I like the idea of using them in the fridge. I've heard of it as a use for whole beans, never thought to try spent grounds.

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