There are those who like coffee and there are those who love coffee. They’re the ones that can barely drag themselves out of bed in the morning without a cup of joe beforehand. We dedicate our Gift Guide For Coffee Lovers to them and to those who will be choosing gifts for said coffee lovers.
Scroll down to see our editors’ pick for the best coffee products to please even the most picky coffee connoisseurs.
Equator Coffees – Holiday Blend
Each year, Equator Coffees holds a friendly competition between its in-house roasters to develop a coffee that will be crowned the Holiday Blend. This year’s winner is a special blend of El Salvador Los Pirineos Bourbon, Ethiopia Halo Hartume, and the Guatemala CODECH, developed by roaster Alex Spishakoff. This medium-light roast, which boasts flavors of apricot, candied orange, clove, cinnamon, and fudge, will be a sure hit with the coffee lovers on your holiday gift list.
Fellow Ode Brew Grinder
Whatever one’s preferred brewed coffee may be — French press, cold brew or pour-over — the Ode Brew Grinder will provide the perfect particle size thanks to its professional-grade flat burrs and a whopping 31 grind settings. Combining great form and function in a minimalistic package, the Ode Brew Grinder boasts accuracy, ease of use, and it’s incredibly quiet to boot. A wonderful gift choice for the coffee aficionado in your life.
Hasami Porcelain Gloss Gray Mug
The Japanese town of Hasami is recognized as one of the leading porcelain centers in the world. Made from natural Amakusa pottery stones mixed with potter’s clay, this Hasami Mug has simple, clean lines and possesses a pronounced organic feel. Hand-made and hand-glazed, this 13oz mug will make a lovely, thoughtful holiday gift.
Airscape Ceramic Coffee and Food Storage Canister
The Airscape Storage Canister is an airless container that stores up to a half-pound of coffee beans. It features a patented plunger lid that has a two-way valve that pushes out air and humidity, thereby creating airless storage. The canister comes with a beautiful bamboo lid and is available in five different colorways. Give the gift of keeping coffee beans fresher and longer to those dedicated coffee lovers in your life.
Atlas Coffee Club
Do you know someone who gets a kick out of trying coffees from around the world? If so, we have the perfect holiday gift suggestion for you. The Atlas Coffee Club is a monthly subscription service that provides single-origin coffee from micro-lots around the world and delivers them to your door. Simply specify how many bags you would like to receive per shipment and how often. Indicate your roast preference and grind type – whole or ground – and wait for your curated coffees to arrive!
Aillio Bullet Roaster R1 V2
For the serious, and we mean serious, coffee devotee in your life, the Danish-designed Aillio Bullet Roaster may be just what they need to take their passion to the next level. This is a state-of-the-art solid steel drum coffee roaster that uses the principle of induction to heat the drum, which makes for fast and precise roasting. With the capacity to process two pounds of coffee beans at a time, this is a powerful, yet compact tabletop roaster.
Origami Sensory Cup
Origami believes that the shape of the cup from which one drinks coffee makes a difference. The idea behind the shape of the Sensory Cup is to maximize the sensory experience for the coffee drinker. By virtue of its design, it retains and captures the aroma of the coffee inside the cup. In addition, without a handle on the cup, the warmth of the coffee will reach your hands directly, making the coffee-drinking experience even more meaningful.
Fellow Carter Move Travel Mug
Who doesn’t know someone with the ever-present commuter mug of coffee in their hand? With its snap-in splash guard and slim profile, the Carter Move Travel Mug is a coffee lover’s dream come true. What’s more, this double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless travel mug keeps coffee warm for up to 12 hours, and with its leak-proof seal you can be sure to avoid any messy accidents. With lots of great colors to choose from, this makes for the perfect gift for the coffee devotee on your list.
KeepCup Reusable Coffee Cup
KeepCup will delight coffee fans with its robust, tempered glass vessel and sustainably harvested cork band for a comfortable hold. This reusable cup has been designed to optimize aroma release and its splashproof, press-fit lid ensures ideal liquid flow. It’s lightweight and fits easily in a car’s cup holder when you’re on the go. As a bonus, KeepCup donates one percent of its revenue annually to protect the environment.
Equator Coffees Cold Brew – Snow Leopard Blend
For the cold brew buff, Equator Coffees Snow Leopard Blend will hit just the right note. Equator Coffees packages a total of four filter bags of Snow Leopard Blend in each package, with each bag yielding 24 ounces of cold brew. Simply place a cold brew filter bag in water, store in the fridge for 12-24 hours, remove the filter bag, and enjoy your homemade cold brew! The medium light roast Snow Leopard Blend is said to have a yummy “citrusy, spicy and chocolatey” flavor.
The Coffee Registry Clerk Pour Over Stand
Looking for a present for the coffee connoisseur in your life that is both a work of art and makes great coffee? Look no further than the Clerk Pour Over Stand. With its stylish combination of brass, wood, and glass, it’s not only beautiful, but it makes an exceptionally good cup of coffee. It uses the included Hario V60 glass pour over cone which rests on the ring that is adjustable to the height of the mug or decanter being used.
Dansk Kobenstyle Porcelain Mugs (Set of 4)
Dansk’s Kobenstyle Porcelain Mugs are the perfect host or hostess gift to bring along to a holiday party. These 12 ounce Danish mugs have an ergonomic and stylish handle that is super comfortable to hold. The glaze on the mugs is sleek and the available colors – white, red, or blue – are crisp and fun. Plus, they’re microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hastings Collective Venera Thermal Coffee Carafe
The Hastings Coffee Carafe is more than just an insulated container for your coffee. It actually has a steeper and a filter, offering a way to either brew or steep coffee right in the carafe. Make up to 68 ounces of freshly brewed hot or cold coffee in this vacuum insulated carafe and know that it will stay hot or cold for hours.
Smeg Milk Frother
For those who like to get a little fancy with their coffee (or hot chocolate) by adding frothed milk, the Smeg Milk Frother will be their next favorite appliance. This cool, 50s retro-styled utensil offers 7 different functions to choose from: hot chocolate, hot milk, hot froth – light, hot froth – thick, cold froth – light, cold froth – thick, and manual function.
CoffeeSock Reusable Filters
Need a perfect stocking stuffer idea for a coffee lover? Try the CoffeeSock, a reusable organic cotton filter for Chemex 6-13 cup Carafes. A great alternative to paper filters, these babies typically last a year or more. Unlike paper, cotton doesn’t impart a flavor to your coffee, resulting in a crisp, robust brew. The cotton filter is easy to clean – simply empty grounds, rinse, and hang to thoroughly dry.
Good Kind Work – Black And White Checkered Mug
Handmade by Los Angeles artist Michelle Blade of Good Kind Work, this distinctive, one-of-a-kind coffee mug will make an outstanding gift for that someone special in your life. With its hand painted black checkered design and white speckled glaze it will, hands down, be the go-to cup for coffee first thing in the morning.