
CAFÉ USADO O TÉ
Used coffee grounds or tea: a natural source of nitrogen for plants
How does it work?
How is it prepared?
Preparation is simple, and both coffee and tea can be used after brewing.
Materials:
• Used ground coffee (in a filter or loose)
• Or used tea bags
• 1 liter of water (optional for liquid version)
• Container or watering can
Preparation options:
Direct application (dry):
1. Let the used coffee or tea bags dry to prevent mold.
2. Gently crumble if necessary.
Coffee tea or tea bags (liquid version):
1. Mix 1–2 tablespoons of used coffee in 1 liter of water.
2. Or place 1–2 used tea bags in the water.
3. Let it steep for 12–24 hours.
4. Strain before using.
How to apply it?
Dry application:
• Sprinkle a thin layer around the plant (½ to 1 tablespoon per pot).
• Mix lightly into the top layer of potting mix.
• Repeat every 2–3 weeks.
Liquid application:
• Water the plant with the "coffee tea" or "tea tea" solution once every 10–15 days.
• Ideal for plants with slow growth due to nitrogen deficiency.
• Avoid over-application to prevent compacting the potting mix or making it too acidic.
• Do not use on plants that prefer alkaline soils.
• In severe deficiencies, supplement with a stronger nitrogen fertilizer.





