From Coffee Grounds to Something Greater

Our company began with a recommendation from a friend: Just save your used coffee grounds, dry them out, and burn them to keep mosquitoes away. A quick search online backed it up, so my family gave it a try.

Drying the grounds took time. It made the whole house smell, and if we didn’t act fast, wet grounds would mold. Burning fresh coffee? That was too expensive and felt wasteful. Not all grounds burn evenly, the wind would scatter them, and honestly, not everyone enjoys the smell of burnt coffee.

Still, we were curious. We kept experimenting, solving one problem at a time. Over time, that curiosity turned into a sustainable small business.

Today, our products are a proprietary blend of recycled coffee grounds and sawdust, collected from other small businesses here in North Georgia. We infuse each batch with a variety of essential oils—several of which are known to help repel mosquitoes, including citronella, cinnamon, and cedar.

We hope you enjoy the unique experience our products offer—the comfort of campfire-like smoke, the layered scents, and the peace of a bug-free evening.

Southern Ground products help you enjoy more time outside, whether you're relaxing on the patio or gathering around the table. Our all-natural blends are made from recycled coffee grounds, aromatic wood and essential oils like citronella, cinnamon and cedar. Each one is designed to smell great and help keep mosquitoes away. Made with care in Georgia.