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Best Gifts For Coffee Lovers
Any gift ideas for coffee lovers? Here's a list you can use next time you go coffee gift shopping!
Published December 15, 2021
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Joachim Estal
Coffee experts@The Coffee Lab
When it comes to anything that’s related to coffee, true coffee fans tend to get pretty serious. And that is why finding great presents for them can be a little tricky. Most coffee enthusiasts are really passionate about coffee, so you need to think outside the box–something more than a Starbucks gift card or a simple mug.
Since Christmas is fast approaching, buying gifts is genuinely one of the things we stress over. What should you give your coffee-loving friends this coming holiday? Any gift ideas for coffee lovers? We’ve prepared a list of the most creative and exciting coffee gift ideas so you wouldn’t have that problem anymore!
A Reusable Coffee Cup
We all know that coffee cups are really difficult to recycle. Nowadays, people are seeking alternative ways to reduce their environmental footprint. With this, a reusable coffee cup or tumbler becomes the best eco-conscious gift for coffee drinkers.
There are plenty of reusable cups you can buy online. When looking for one, go for those made of eco-friendlier materials like natural fiber. This type is not only reusable, but they’re pretty safe and affordable as well.
Coffee Bean Subscriptions
Coffee’s freshness only lasts for about two to three weeks after being roasted. This makes a bag of coffee beans not that ideal for gifting, especially when it’s bought early. By the time the receiver opens the gift, its freshness has already lapsed.
So, instead of buying a bag of coffee beans, why not get a coffee subscription. With this, you can assure that coffees shipped to your coffee-loving friends are at the peak of their freshness. Many coffee brands offer this service, and you can easily find them online. Surely one of the best gifts for coffee lovers at this time of the year!
Bottled Coffee Syrups
Coffee fans will truly appreciate this thoughtful gift you got for them–bottled coffee syrups. All you have to do is find out what flavor they usually like to add to their cup of coffee. There are many flavors to choose from, such as vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel. It’s also effortless to buy since almost every coffee shop or grocery store offers them. You can simply tie a bow on the bottle, and you got them a beautiful present!
An Aeropress
If you’re an ultimate coffee fan, then you definitely heard about Aeropress. It’s an easy and convenient brewer that requires no electricity to use. At the same time, it deploys a quick brewing process–in minutes, you will instantly have a rich and balanced cup.
An Aeropress is a perfect gift for someone who constantly needs coffee every day. They can bring this equipment and brew a cup anytime, anywhere! Coffee retail stores usually got them displayed on their merchandise wall, especially during the holiday season
A Coffee Book
Giving a true coffee lover a book about coffee will not only get them really excited but also add knowledge to what they already know. It can be a barista or brewing guide, recipe books, or a world atlas of coffee. What a great present for someone passionate about learning about all things coffee!
A Coffee Scale
Coffee enthusiasts are really strict when it comes to brewing. For them, variables and proportions are always a big deal, and that an accurate coffee-to-water ratio is essential to produce a delicious cup. What gift could they enjoy more than something they could use during their brewing experimentations?
Home-brewing may be convenient for most people, but the downside lies in the precision of the used brewing variables, especially if you don’t have the right tools. This makes a digital coffee scale an ideal gift for manual brewers at home. If you want to give something your coffee-obsessed friends can use daily, surprise them with a personal digital coffee scale.
Cold Brew Makers
Nowadays, cold brew is becoming very popular with many coffee fans. Sadly, most of us can only experience it when we visit coffee shops. However, if we have the right tools and equipment, we can actually make our version of the cold brew at the convenience of our home.
A cold brew maker is probably one of the most creative gifts you can give to someone who loves coffee as much as you do. While commercially made manual cold brew makers are available in specific stores, you can actually be innovative with this gift. Perhaps you can just buy a pretty-looking mason jar with a lid and a strainer mesh or coffee filter bag that could fit inside. There you have it–a personalized cold brew maker for your friend!
Fancy Ceramic Mugs
We know we’ve told you not to give a standard coffee mug, but if you have no other choice, at least buy something really nice. Ceramic mugs are ideal vessels for drinking coffee as they hold heat well. Buy a coffee-loving friend a set of fancy-looking ceramic mugs, and they’ll surely be pleased.
Travel-Ready Coffee Grinder
A coffee lover most likely already has a coffee grinder–but can it be traveled anywhere? Electric grinders are too big and heavy to bring on a trip which is why a manual burr coffee grinder is the best way to get fresh coffee wherever you want to go–one of the best gifts for coffee lovers who travel a lot!
Whether they’re planning to go for a road trip, to the beach, to a forest for camping, a travel-ready grinder is what they need if they want a consistent and quality cup every time! And they’re pretty affordable too, as compared to their electric counterparts.
A Milk Frother
Milk-based coffee lovers should definitely have their own milk frother, especially if they don’t have an espresso machine at home. Whether it’s foaming up milk for your cappuccino or polishing some latte art skills, this handy tool is just what you need.
There are electric frothers that heat and foam your dairy simultaneously. All you have to do is pour the milk inside and turn the power on. Meanwhile, rechargeable manual milk frothers are extremely popular for home brewers nowadays. They are easy to use and easy to clean, and a great way to elevate your simple cup of joe.
Getting someone the right gift is challenging, especially with how busy the holidays are becoming. With the list above, at least you already have an idea about some great Christmas gifts for coffee lovers this Yuletide season!
About the author
Joachim Estal
8-year barista for a world-class coffee chain from the Philippines. Passionate writer and coffee champion. "Coffee has always been one of my biggest love interests in life. And I am here to share it with all of you through this platform."
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