coffee grounds
Spent bean particles
Coffee grounds are the used residue left after brewing coffee—the wet, grainy particles that remain in a filter or press.
They're commonly composted or repurposed as fertilizer, since plants benefit from their nitrogen content.
The singular coffee ground is rare; the substance is almost always plural: Don't pour coffee grounds down the drain.
Soil nutrient supplement
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- vermicompostingDecomposition using earthworms
- wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
mulch · organic matter · decomposition · nutrients · garden · humus · carbon · microorganisms
Skin-sloughing substance
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- deodorizerSubstance that removes smells
- odor absorberNeutralizes unpleasant smells
dye · stain · antiquing · abrasive · cleaning · pest repellent · cellulite treatment · soap making
Beverage preparation process
- filterPorous separation device
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- percolatorCoffee-brewing apparatus
- moka potStovetop espresso brewer
espresso machine · pour-over · cold brew · measuring · tamping · extraction · morning · kettle
fertilizer
Soil nutrient supplement
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- vermicompostingDecomposition using earthworms
- wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
soil amendment · mulch · organic matter · decomposition · nutrients · garden · humus · carbon · microorganisms · earthworms
exfoliant
Skin-sloughing substance
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- deodorizerSubstance that removes smells
odor absorber · dye · stain · antiquing · abrasive · cleaning · pest repellent · cellulite treatment · soap making · candles
brewing
Beverage preparation process
- filterPorous separation device
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- percolatorCoffee-brewing apparatus
moka pot · espresso machine · pour-over · cold brew · measuring · tamping · extraction · morning · kettle · reuse
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
brewed · bitterness · earthy · chocolatey · nutty · caramel · smoky · rich · pungent · fresh
dregs
Residue at bottom
disposal · clogged drain · trash · compost · spent · sludge · filter basket · puck · cleanup · messy
- small particlessand grains, pollen grains, ice crystals, sawdust, quinoa
- earthysoil, dirt, loam, mud, peat
- Acidic SoilpH, soil test, soil testing, pH test, peat
- compostcompost, compost bin, compost pile, compost bins, compost tumbler
- Granular Materialssand grains, gravel, pebbles, silt, grit
- compostablesfood scraps, food waste, kitchen scraps, yard waste, leaves
ground, coffee, grounds, coffees, caffeine, coffeehouse, decaffeinated, coffeehouses, decaffeinate