bio-bean Coffee Logs - Eco-Friendly Fire Logs for Wood Burners and Multi-Fuel Stoves (16 logs), Brown,24cm x 14cm x 22cm

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Coffee logs are a type of coffee that is made by compressing coffee grounds and then adding a wax coating to them. This gives them a longer shelf life and makes them easier to transport. However, you can also make coffee logs without the wax coating. All you need is a coffee grinder and some coffee grounds. Tips For Making Coffee Logs Without Wax Seeing value in waste to create a new product also means that other more carbon-intensive methods of creating fuel sources can be reduced – the third R of sustainability.

Coffee logs are logs of compacted coffee grounds that can be burnt in wood burning and multi-fuel stoves, as well as biomass boilers. The coffee grounds not only burn well when dried out, they supposedly burn hotter and longer than wooden logs and give off a subtle aroma too. Benefits of Coffee Logs DEFRA is currently creating an emissions testing regime for this new category of innovative biomass fuels (including our Coffee Logs) that are not made with fossil fuels and which sit outside the traditional solid fuel classifications. We are in active discussions with DEFRA to support and advance the creation of this new testing methodology. Spread your coffee grounds evenly on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes or so to thoroughly dry out, remove from the oven after about 10 minutes and stir to ensure they dry evenly. Different coffee bean varieties produce different aromas, so by using a different variety or by combining several varieties you can alter the smell the coffee briquette produces when burnt. However, wood is not an authorised fuel either because it too produces smoke. This means that in smoke control areas, wood can only be burned on a Defra-approved log burner (also called exempt appliance).

To cater to various uses and occasions, fire logs are commonly available in 1.5-, 2-, 3-, and 4-hour burn times, so you can find the best option to suit your needs. Materials It’s hard to imagine but 6 million tonnes of used coffee grounds are sent to landfill every year. Happily here’s another great use for them DIY coffee logs which you can make at home.

Spread the coffee grounds on a large baking sheet and bake at around 130 degrees for 20 minutes or so, turning half way through to ensure they’re dried evenly.The most similar product to Coffee Logs, Sawdust Briquettes are made from 100% recycled hardwood sawdust. Just like Coffee Logs, they have superior burning characteristics to traditional fire wood logs . Sawdust Briquettes are superior to Coffee Logs when it comes to their burn time and heat output. Hardwood Heat Logs You can make coffee logs at home by following a few simple steps. First, start by brewing a pot of strong coffee. Then, while the coffee is still hot, pour it into a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Making coffee logs without wax is a great way to save money, control the scent, customize the flavour, and help the environment. So why not give it a try? You might be surprised at how easy and fun it is. Frequently Asked Questions Related to Making Coffee Logs And Wax 1. Can you put coffee grounds on the fire? Founder Arthur Kay—who conceptualized Coffee Logs during his architectural studies at The Bartlett, UCL's Faculty of the Built Environment—envisioned a future where waste coffee grounds fuelled cities, buildings, and vehicles.