The hack has gone viral on social media, with many people saying they ‘can’t live without it’
After you’ve scooped out the final spoonful of instant coffee from your jar, or topped up your tea, coffee and sugar containers, chances are you’ll bin it or pop it in the recycling. But you may want to hang fire, with many hailing a pretty “genius” re-use of the jars.
Not only will this cut down on what you’re throwing away, but it’ll also help you keep more cash in your pocket. For those who love a refreshing iced coffee even in the cold, pay attention, as rather than splashing out at a coffee shop – or buying expensive glassware to enjoy your beverage at home – you can simply reuse a coffee jar.
It may not look ‘aesthetically pleasing’ to some, but it can save you money. And if you’re in dire need of one on the go, such as in the car on the way to work, this is ideal. All you need to do is peel off the branded label from the jar, give it a good rinse and make your drink directly in the jar – and there you have it, the perfect iced coffee and no need to buy an expensive jar.
In fact, for many, the coffee jar not only looks the part, but holds a generous serving too, reports the Express. Be warned, though, while any jar will do the job, plenty of people have been transforming their Nescafé Gold jars as they’re said to look brilliant with their gold lids. What’s more, the lid on these jars fastens securely, stopping any accidental spillages.
A woman called @loreolesya tried this hack and gushed: “Whoever thought of using the Nescafé jars as a coffee cup is lowkey a genius.”
Another individual commented: “I’m obsessed. Didn’t know this was a thing. Definitely something I can’t live without now I’ve seen it.”
One other shared: “M&S do these soups in long thin jars and they make the best coffee jars been using them for years.”
Another fan of the trick shared how she managed to repurpose her jar. She added a hole in the lid for a straw, which is pretty clever if you ask us!
Upcycler @dreaxoxxo took the end of a drill and heated it up on a flame on her hob before poking a hol through the lid. Be mindful about being safe if you are replicating this.
One individual commented: “This is genius! I love it! Repurposing.” Meanwhile, another said: “Wait, that’s really cute.”
Your jars can be used for more than just serving up an iced coffee. Just make sure you are disinfecting them fully before each use if you are eating or drinking from them. The old jars also make excellent storage for cupboard items like rice, pasta, beans, sugar, flour, spices, and other dry goods.
You could even use a jar to store cutlery, or bathroom essentials like cotton buds. Or why not spruce up your jars with stickers or paint and use them to store items like makeup brushes, pens, pencils, or other desk supplies. They could even double as petite vases – the possibilities are truly limitless!
