[USER]

Any ideas on uses for decaf coffee other than drink it? I drink regular. Otherwise, I’ll just give away

I recently switched to decaf but find myself with more coffee than I know what to do with!

I’m curious to hear from others who might have discovered fun or practical ways to use decaf coffee that go beyond the traditional cup of joe.

Whether it’s in cooking, baking, skincare, crafts, or even gardening—I’d love to hear your ideas!

Have you ever repurposed decaf in an unexpected way?

Share your tips, recipes, or DIY projects for making the most of this pantry staple!

[Kati]

Make homemade Kalhua. In chili in brownies. Basically use it in cooking

[Deborah]

Cut your regular coffee with it to extend it.
Otherwise you can make coffee flavored liquer to cook with.

I’ve seen recipes for glazes with chili on vegetables or meat, BBQ sauce.

I used to make it for Christmas gifts in a nice bottle and attached a recipe booklet I made. (I hope I saved one)

[Heidi]

I have put coffee both ground and bean in bowls around my house just for the scent. Both my husband and I enjoy this.

Sometimes I place a candle in the center of the bowl with the coffee around it.

This looks especially nice if if it’s in bean form. Candle can be wax or in glass.

[Toni]

Baking.
Chocolate/coffee flavored cake with cream cheese icing.
Chocolate cake with coffee icing.

Maybe with caramel drizzle.

[Mary]

It is also good if you use it just a little bit when making a chocolate cake

[Antonia]

Depression Cake (named for the era) calls for brewed coffee.

[Andrea]

I bought a cacao & coffee rub for beef. It sounds strange but was surprisingly delicious.

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