Zero Waste Coffee Making Tools
Evergreen Capsules (use code englandnaturallysite for 15% discount) is a USA company that offers one-time purchase of reusable stainless steel coffee pods, that last forever. No more disposable coffee pods to clog up landfills.
We like Sanctuary Coffee (profits help animal sanctuaries!) NHS says that it’s best to avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (or no more than 2 cups of weak tea daily – or 1 cup of mild coffee or cola).
Use a sink strainer to catch coffee grounds (and tea leaves) to prevent them clogging sinks. Just bin grounds, as the acidity could harm compost worms.
Coffee pods are now littered in their billions worldwide, and difficult to recycle, due to combining plastic with aluminium. Your machine will not lose its warranty if switching to these capsules, as they are designed to complement each brand.
To use, just fill, tamp (include a tamper with your order) and close. Sold in a variety of styles to complement all coffee makers, this company has almost 100,000 happy customers who have saved up to 85% on their coffee, and produced zero waste with it.
It takes just 20 seconds to make a cup of coffee. As a one-time purchase, you’ll save up to £20,000, over disposable pads.
CoffeeSock (an organic cotton coffee filter)
CoffeeSock is a one-time purchase from the US, to replace single-use bleached paper coffee filters. Made in Texas from unbleached organic cotton.
To use CoffeeSock, boil new filters in fresh water for 10 minutes, then add coffee and brew as instructed. Let grounds dry in the bag, then rinse and dry.
How to Clean CoffeeSock coffee filter
Every few weeks, boil in fresh water for 10 minutes to remove coffee oils, adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to remove stains. After around 1 year, cut up the cotton filter, and bin (or compost).
If you use paper filters, choose If You Care brand, which uses unbleached paper & cardboard packaging.
Wonky Coffee (recycled aluminium coffee pods)
Coffee pods are everywhere, but most of them end up in the bin. In England, Wonky Coffee is doing something about that. Their recycled pods are helping people sip smarter while cutting waste.
The Rescued Coffee Pods cost around 50% less. Choose from a flavoured ‘dip’ or a box of decaff coffee pods.
Wonky Instant Coffee
Wonky Instant Coffee is sold in glass jars, for quality rescued coffee at lower price (again 50% less, works out at around 2p a cup). This is a barista-grade instant, so strong enough for a good cup of coffee. You can easily recycle the glass jar, and plastic lid.
ROK Manual Coffee Makers (from London)
ROK Manual Coffee Makers are pricey, but ideal for independent coffee shops and hotels, to deliver restaurant-quality coffee, with no electricity (so saves on bills).
How to Brew Perfect Espresso
- Grind your fresh beans (to a texture a little finer than sea salt).
- Use the basket dose, tamp level and firm.
- Heat water to about 90°C. Warm the portafilter and body with hot water.
- Load the basket, lock and set the machine over your cup.
- Raise the arms to draw water into the chamber, then press slowly for 30 seconds.
