(re-post)
Here is the photo of the mystery items:
And here is the original blog post three weeks ago.
Thanks to Pat, researcher extraordinaire, who came up with the solution in this blog which is by a man (with a sense of humour) in Montana who has a small artisan coffee roastery and was given one of these items. (click on the underlined words to access the links).
Of course I will follow the instructions and make a cup of coffee! And reflect on this whole adventure and be amazed and amused and – well, grateful to be taking part.