Coffee beans are truly a marvel of nature.
From the moment they are planted in rich soil to the delightful aroma they release when brewed to drink, there are many reasons to love these little beans.
There is nothing quite like the aromatic delight and sensory experience of freshly ground coffee beans. The rich, earthy aroma that fills the air when brewing a fresh pot of coffee is enough to make anyone's mouth water.
Coffee beans are versatile and can be used beyond just brewing a drink. They can be infused into savoury dishes and desserts.
There are many benefits of used coffee grounds too.
Garden Fertiliser:
Coffee grounds are rich in nutrients like nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. They help improve soil quality, boost plant growth and deter slugs and snails.
DIY Exfoliating Facemask:
Mixing used coffee grounds with honey or coconut oil creates a natural exfoliating scrub that helps remove dead skin cells and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Odour Neutraliser:
Place a bowl of dried used coffee grounds in your refrigerator to absorb unwanted smells.
There are many uses, but today we are creating another sensory but non-edible way to use whole coffee beans by creating a DIY Coffee Bean Candle holder.
If you love coffee and candles, why not combine the two in this easy DIY project?
I am a candle lover so I couldn't resist adding this DIY to my table collection!
How to Make a Coffee Bean Candle Holder
Materials Needed:
· Glass candle holder or jar
· Coffee beans
· Small candle in a glass holder
Instructions:
1. Start by filling the glass candle holder halfway with the loose beans.
2. Assess the height of your candle and internal holder, add more beans if necessary to bring the candle up so the wick is just below the rim of the candle holder.
3. Continue filling with coffee beans around the sides of the candle in the holder.
Note:
You can just put the candle straight into the beans if you don't have a smaller glass vessel for it.
Your beautiful coffee bean candle holder is now ready to use!
The warmth of the lit candle will release the aroma of coffee beans, creating an aromatic coffee-lover atmosphere in your home.
I have placed my candle holder on the coffee table, where the warmth of the sun on the beans releases coffee aroma, even without lighting the candle!
This DIY project also makes a great gift for coffee lovers or as a unique table centrepiece for special occasions.
Enjoy your coffee-scented candle holder but remember never leave lit candles unattended.
