The 11 Best Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for a coffee lover?

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What do you get someone who loves coffee?

Generally speaking, it’s always a good idea to give a good coffee as a gift. Someone who loves coffee will want to try a coffee with a certain origin, with a specific certification, and maybe an exotic and expensive coffee. However, there are other options. For example, you can give a nice coffee maker, a coffee experience, and other surprises that you will find here.

A good package of coffee beans

It is always a pleasure to have a special coffee at home that you use only on certain occasions. The options are many and depend a little on your budget and what you know about the person in question. You can gift a set with several coffees from different countries of origin, or your favorite coffee, or a coffee that you yourself have never tried but is one of the best in the world – it’s up to you!

If you choose a set, choose one with different flavors and aromas to give your important person a sensory experience.

This is also useful if you don’t know exactly what kind of coffee the person likes. In the kit, you or the gift receiver will have the opportunity to find one of their favorites and perhaps fall in love with a new one.

On the other hand, if you know a little more about the taste profile of the person you are giving the gift to, you may have a better idea of the type of coffee you will give him/her. For this reason, we invite you to take a look at our guides to the best coffees you can find on the market, depending on what you are looking for.

Portable coffee maker

Coffee lovers can’t imagine a day without a good cup. But when we are away from home, it is more difficult to enjoy our favorite coffee. That’s why a portable, compact and well-designed coffee maker is the ideal gift to help that frequent traveler make their favorite coffee on the go.

Many of these coffee makers are manually operated, so all you need is hot water and coffee. Nowadays, there are many options on the market with different functions for using coffee beans, ground coffee or capsules. There are also those that connect to a vehicle, others that come with their own grinder, etc.

Our recommendation is the Nanopresso coffee maker from Wacaco. It is very compact and functional. It has an 80-milliliter water tank and works with ground coffee. However, you can buy an adapter for it to use with any capsule. It is very lightweight and is one of the best sellers on the market.

It is manually operated and has a pressure of up to 18 bar, developing a better extraction and a good layer of cream on the coffee. It has a similar design to a personal thermos, so it is actually suitable for everyone. Undoubtedly, it is one of our most recommended gifts, because it is innovative and perfect for the person who can then enjoy their favorite coffee anywhere.

Coffee growing kit for home

For those who are curious and want to learn about the entire process of coffee from planting to cup, this is a great gift. There are several brands that offer a kit to plant a coffee tree at home. It comes with all the materials needed, from seeds to pots.

The kit we recommend is from All Thing Brighton Beautiful.

Included are two pots, one large and one small, a saucer for the pot, the soil and compost for both pots, and the seeds. You will receive step-by-step instructions so you can plant and care for your coffee tree at home and learn more about the process of growing the seeds you love.

Coffee cup set

Lovers of good coffee know and understand that the cup plays an important role. The cup is not just a decorative element, but an essential component that can affect the way we enjoy our favorite beverage. As with wine, there are different types of cups and glasses depending on the type of coffee you want to drink.

It is best to give an espresso cup set as a gift. Usually, the set includes 6 cups with 6 plates made of ceramic or porcelain. However, if you know that this person prefers milk drinks like cappuccino or latte, then you can opt for a double-walled glass or a mug with a very creative design.

As with the previous ideas, the selection of cups and mugs you can find on the market is limitless. If you want simple but durable tableware, opt for the One Dozen Kit from Nuova Point. The cups are of excellent quality and have a capacity of 60 milliliters, which is ideal for espresso.

If you want to give a large mug as a gift to enjoy a tasty milk drink, you can choose the Vintage set of 4 mugs from Creatable. It is not the traditional white mug, but four different colors, in porcelain and hand-painted, which stand out very well against the white color of the cream layer.

Finally, creative mugs are also a good option. There are those with phrases, with appliqués, in different colors and textures. In short, choose one that suits the personality of the person who will receive this special gift.

Coffee bean-shaped ice cube tray

Especially in the summer months, many people prefer to replace their morning espresso with a cold coffee.

The Fred & Friends ice cube tray is made of silicone, so you can easily remove the ice cubes.

You can make up to 8 coffee bean-shaped ice cubes in each tray. Just freeze some espresso or strong coffee in it and dissolve the cubes in your favorite milk.

Saucer and cup holder

These are an accessory and a complement to enjoy a good coffee anywhere. Cup holders and saucers come in many colors, designs, shapes and materials. Pick the one that best suits the person’s taste.

Also, a cup holder is very useful to avoid spills. It is available in plenty of shapes, some look like a hook, some are designed for use in cars. We recommend the Eletorot cup holder that adjusts to any angle and has a hook that allows a 360° rotation.

Special coffee machines

You probably know that there are many types of coffee makers, but gifting a manual and artisan coffee maker can be more economical and special for brewing a different type of coffee.

Our recommendation could be a Cold Brew coffee maker if that person likes cold brew coffee. They are very easy to use and offer a new experience and taste. Cold brew coffee has more caffeine and less bitter flavors than hot coffee with ice. Also, if you dilute a cold brew coffee with milk, it will have a higher concentration of flavor.

You can also opt for a French press. People have had very good experiences with them and they are available at different prices and sizes. This type of coffee maker is ideal for those who prefer less intense coffee. In addition, there are many drip coffee machines that are unconventional and offer a different flavor profile even when using the same coffee.

Cup warmer

This is a relatively new accessory aimed at those who like to drink coffee all day long. Therefore, a cup warmer is ideal when you are on the go and need to keep your coffee warm. There are electric devices that you can plug into the power at the office or anywhere else. There are also electric devices with a USB port, which are usually for the car or to connect to another device such as a computer.

Our recommendation is the Smart Coffee Warmer from G54G0KI. It is made of stainless steel, ceramic, glass, and high-temperature resistant plastic. It is very lightweight and is one of the best-rated devices on the market. All you have to do is plug it in and then you can adjust the temperature from low to high. It will keep your drink warm between 40°C and 60°C. The device has an LED display to make it easier to use and you can set it to turn off automatically.

Coffee Experiences

This is another top recommendation for people who would like to learn more about coffee. We are often not aware of the process the bean has to go through and how good coffee is created.

One of these experiences can be coffee tastings. One learns basic concepts to describe the profile of a particular variety in a certain brewing method. It is one of the most complete and recommended experiences for a true coffee lover.

In Colombia, there are fantastic offers at local coffee farms to witness the journey from seed to cup. In this regard, we recommend the experiences offered by Café San Alberto. They offer a wide range of options that can be enjoyed both in person and virtually, so it doesn’t matter where you are or where in the world that person is.

A book about coffee

If the person receiving the gift loves reading and wants to know more about coffee, we recommend the book “The Coffee Dictionary” by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood. The author of this book is a world-class barista. He has won the UK World Barista Championship three times in a row.

This book describes a study of the chemical interaction between water and coffee to achieve the best quality in the cup. It is an entertaining, educational and comprehensive book for anyone who wants to learn more about the subject and enjoy some theory when it comes to making good coffee.

Coffee grinder

The pleasure of freshly ground coffee beans is much better than that of already ground coffee. Grinding exactly the amount of coffee you need for your brew is a unique experience. However, this is often not possible because we do not have a coffee grinder at home and have to choose a good ground coffee. Here you will find another gift option.

There are many options to give suitable coffee grinders as gifts. There are both manual and electric devices available. If you want to offer a real experience as a gift, you can choose a manual model. On the other hand, electric devices are easier to use, have more functions and are the most widespread.

The Sboly electric grinder is one of the best in the market. It is made entirely of stainless steel and has up to 19 grinding levels so that you have greater control over the grind. It has the capacity to grind up to 12 cups of coffee, an automatic shut-off option, is easy to clean, and is not very noisy.

Which gift do you choose?

Coffee lovers are demanding, enthusiastic about innovations and interesting facts and, above all, curious about more accessories that have to do with coffee.

If you know a little about the tastes and consumer preferences of the people you want to give a gift to, you probably already have in mind which of these 11 ideas is the perfect one for you.