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Autumn scented candles with coffee and cinnamon

Autumn scented candles with coffee and cinnamon

As the days get shorter, homemade candles set the mood. Coffee grounds give a rustic look and a subtle scent, while cinnamon and orange turn it into a true autumn fragrance.

What you need

  • 200 g soy or rapeseed wax
  • 2 tbsp dry coffee grounds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • Dried orange peel (optional)
  • Candle wick with holder
  • Jar or cup as a container

Step by step

  1. 1

    Fix the wick

    Stick the wick holder to the centre of the container and clip the wick upright at the top.

  2. 2

    Melt the wax

    Melt the wax in a water bath on low heat until fully liquid.

  3. 3

    Stir in the scent

    Stir in the grounds and cinnamon. Let the wax cool slightly so the grounds don't sink straight away.

  4. 4

    Pour and decorate

    Pour into the container, add orange peel or a cinnamon stick at the edge and let it set for 24 hours.

Good to know

  • Trim the wick to about 5 mm before the first burn.
  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.