Oh, the aroma of coffee, I just love smelling a freshly brewed pot. Funny thing...I really don't like drinking coffee. I have always thought the smell was better than the taste, I would rather drink tea. When I found out there was coffee essential oil, I knew I had to try it.
Coffee essential oil lets you recreate that magical eye opening scent. It perks up the senses and evokes alertness. It's a great one to diffuse in the morning while you are getting ready for the day.
If you are a coffee lover or just love the aroma of a cup of coffee, you will absolutely adore coffee essential oil.
Coffee Essential Oil Facts
Coffee Essential Oil comes from coffee beans, it is extracted using a cold-press method.
Coffee bean essential oil is an incredible way to get the boost in mood and energy levels that we all desire from our morning cup of Joe!
| Botanical Name | Coffea robusta, coffea arabica |
| AKA | Coffee Bean |
| Aroma | Warm, inviting, true to freshly brewed coffee |
| Extraction Method | Cold pressed |
| Plant Part Used | Bean |
| Shelf Life | 3 years |
| Kid Safe? | No, OK to diffuse |
| Safety Concerns | Non-toxic |
Note: Coffee essential oil is a really thick oil and difficult to get even one drop out. I remove the orifice reducer and use a glass dropper to get it out.
Coffee Essential Oil Blends Well With:
Here are other essential oils that blend well with coffee oil:
- Cocoa
- Peru Balsam
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Ylang Ylang
- Geranium
- Rose
- Bergamot
- Grapefruit
- Cedarwood
- Juniper Berry
- Cedarwood
- Neroli
- Petitgrain
Coffee Essential Oil Benefits
According to Edens Garden, coffee essential oil contains 1-1.5% caffeine. Coffee essential oil has an invigorating and energizing effect on the body. It can be used to boost your mood, help you stay focused, and give you a much needed energy jolt when you need it most. It also contains antioxidants which help fight free radical damage.
Read on for more coffee essential oil benefits for your mind and body:
- Promotes good mood
- Rich in antioxidants
- Acts as a skin tightening astringent
- Reduces appearance of cellulite
- Eases nausea and gas (great alternative for ginger)
- Natural energy booster
- Awakens the senses
- Acts as a deodorizer
- Uplifts when feeling under the weather
- Supports a health respiratory system
Coffee Essential Oil Uses
- Pain Rub: Dilute a few drops with 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and massage into muscles or joints to help soothe discomfort.
- Inhalation: Rub a drop on the palms of your hands and rub together, cover your nose and mouth then deeply inhale.
- Bath Blend: Add a few drops to a tablespoon of Castile soap then place in bathwater for a luxurious experience.
- Hair Care: Add a few drops to shampoo or conditioner for hair growth (caffeine has the ability to stimulate hair cells).
- Skin Care: Add to skin care products like DIY lotions, creams or scrubs.
- Diffuse At Home: Diffuse this rich and warm aroma throughout your home for feelings of peace and calm.
- Aromatherapy Inhaler: Use in an aromatherapy inhaler when on a long car trip to help keep the driver alert, or keep the inhaler in your work desk to use when the afternoon slump hits.
Coffee Essential Oil Recipes
If you have coffee essential oil than give it a try in one of these coffee essential oil recipe blends. Essential oils are perfect for boosting moods and energy levels!
Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe
Coffee is known for its ability to act as a skin tightening astringent. Applying the coffee essential oil is a great way to reduce the appearance of cellulite and fine lines. Try making an exfoliating coffee scrub by combining the following ingredients:
- 1 oz fine sugar or brown sugar
- 1 oz carrier oil (like fractionated coconut oil)
- 18 drops Coffee essential oil (6 drops if using on the face)
Directions: Add all ingredients to a container and mix well. Use a spoon to scoop out and scrub onto wet skin. Rinse well, and enjoy the results.
Coffee Roll On
Here is a wonderful scent that is uplifting and stress relieving!
- 2 drops Coffee essential oil
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops Vanilla essential oil
- 2 teaspoons Jojoba oil
- 10 ml Roller Bottle
Directions: Add all ingredients to the roller bottle.
10 Amazing Coffee Diffuser Blends
We have 10 Coffee Diffuser Blend Recipes to try. Pick one of the essential oil recipes below to diffuse with recommended water for your diffuser tank.
I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.
Read More: Diffusing Essential Oils
1. Cinnamon Latte |
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Inhale this invigorating aroma to improve your mental alertness and sense of well being.
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2. Morning Commute |
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Add some fuel to your morning with this uplifting coffee blend. You can add this blend to your car diffuser or enjoy at home.
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3. Peppermint Mocha |
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Yum! This one smells just delicious, minty and sweet!
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4. Morning Coffee |
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The spice oils blend well with coffee in this energizing essential oil recipe.
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5. Coffee Anyone |
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If you needed another good reason to diffuse coffee essential oil, how about for deodorizing. When you diffuse it, it replaces odor-causing microbes with an energetic coffee aroma.
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6. Spearmint Coffee |
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Want to enjoy coffee but it's too close to your bedtime? You could drink decaf or you could savor the delicious aroma of Coffee in this oil bend!
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7. Frosty Morning |
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8. Rise and Shine |
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Put the reviving aroma of freshly brewed coffee with the citrus scent of grapefruit and start your day off right!
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9. Good Morning Sunshine |
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I like this coffee oil blend in an aromatherapy inhaler.
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10. Wake Me Up |
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Just like a cup of coffee, the aroma of this diffuser blend will help give you a natural energy boost.
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Don't have a diffuser? Try one of these recipes in an aromatherapy inhaler! Just place the drops onto the cotton wick, place in inhaler tube.
Read More: How to Use Essential Oil Inhalers
Where to Buy Coffee Essential Oil?
Coffee essential oil is not a common oil so you may have trouble finding it. Here are a few favorite brands that carry it:
- Barefut
- Plant Therapy
- Edens Garden
- Rocky Mountain Oils (Peppermint Mocha Blend)
General Essential Oil Safety Precautions
Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified practitioner. Keep out of reach from children.
Use essential oils with extreme caution on children, be sure you have researched the oil and that it is safe for use on kids. Plant Therapy clearly labels their oils "KidSafe" on the bottle if the oil can be used for children ages 2–10.
If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), you may perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body, use 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil, read more here.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. For more information on oil safety issues here.
Newbie to Oils? Get our guide below or read more here: Essential Oils for Beginners
Essential Oils for Beginners Guide
Learn all about Essential Oils in this Beginner's Guide and how to use them safely and effectively. Written by Jennifer Lane, Loving Essential Oils Owner & Certified Aromatherapist:
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