Like animal-based gelatin, the agar is dissolved in the liquid in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, brought to a boil and then simmered until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. It is then chilled in the refrigerator until set and typically enjoyed cold.
You can use coffee grounds in your garden or potted plants! The three main advantages to gardening with coffee grounds is that it attracts earthworms, brings organic material to the dirt and the microorganisms in the grounds are beneficial to aid the growth of the plants. Image Credit: Getty Images.
As well as paper towels as Phlume has mentioned, there are also a couple of other materials that can be used in place of a coffee filter: Cloth You can use a clean handkerchief or cut a square of cloth from a clean tea-towel and push down into your filter basket - cut away any excess and place the grounds into the 'filter' and continue as you were. Sock or similar If cloth or paper isn't to your liking then you can use a clean sock, stocking or pair of