Coffee drinkers are a diverse lot, and if you're going to buy a gift for one of them, you better have their branding down pat.
There's the quintessential café brooder, who might need a little pick-me-up. Or how about the peppy, workout-devoted early riser? They could probably stand to have a French press in their on-the-go life, and the do-it-yourself artisan might fancy a cold-brew kit for home.
The goal of your coffee gift is to make their mornings easier or more luxurious, but hopefully both. Whatever the temperament of your oh-so-temperamental coffee lover(s), you'll be sorted out with these 34 fun and useful gifts for coffee lovers.
Here are the 34 best coffee gifts:
A collection of cold brew coffee blends
Cool Beans Gift Box, available at La Colombe, $44
Popular coffee brand La Colombe's Cool Beans Gift Box is filled with light and medium roasted beans that are perfect for cold brew. The different blends all feature notes of chocolate and citrus.
A modern creamer with metal accents
Marble and Metal Creamer, available at Food52, $60
The body of this elegant creamer is made of marble and the base is finished with either brass or copper. The marble stays cold even after it's removed from the fridge, perfect for slow and luxirous coffee drinking.
A bottled coffee drink with no added sugar
Kitu Super Coffee 12-Pack, available at Amazon, $29
If they rely on bottled pick-me-ups to get through long days, they know about sugar crashes and jitters. Introduce them to Kitu Super Coffee, a bottled coffee drink made without artificial ingredients or added sugar. Not only is it better for you than most energy drinks out there, it tastes delicious too.
A coffee blend with a cause
BLK & Bold Rise & Grind Coffee Blend 2 pk, available at Amazon, $26.99
Not only is this blend unique with flavors of lemon and caramel, but BLK & Bold also donates 5% of its profits to support at-risk youth across the country.
Steeped coffee bags to speed up their morning routine
Steeped French Roast Coffee Bags, available at Uncommon Goods, $22
Help them speed up their morning coffee routine with these easy-to-use coffee bags. Simply add a bag (or two) to a cup of hot water, and in 3-5 minutes they'll be able to enjoy a full cup of coffee with a fraction of the effort.
An nostalgic NYC coffee cup
Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup, available at Uncommon Goods, $14
Bring them all of the New York City nostalgia with this ceramic version of the classic NYC takeout cup.
A coffee subscription to help them learn what they love
Angel's Cup Coffee Subscription, available at Angel's Cup, starting at $8.99/month ($3 shipping within the US; $6 to Canada)
Coffee, much like beer, is undergoing a renaissance, and there are more options than many of us know what to do with these days. Angel's Cup sends an increasingly curated box (there are several options) to help them blind-taste a flight of several samples or receive a bag tailored to their palate each month.
A ceramic-lined, insulated bottle
Que Insulated Bottle, 17-ounce, available at Madewell, $32.95
This could be their new favorite coffee (or tea) mug and water bottle. Our favorite thing about this is that it doesn't impart any metallic or plastic-y tastes like some other options out there.
Our favorite milk frother
Harold Import Co. Milk Frother, available at Amazon, $18.71
A no-fuss manual milk frother, and our favorite to boot. Read our full guide to the best milk frothers here.
An adjustable 2-in-1 espresso tamper and leveler
Matow Dual Head Coffee Leveler, available at Amazon, $34.99
Whether they're new to the espresso game or not, they can step up their barista skills big time with an adjustable leveler and tamper, fit for the standard-sized espresso machine portafilters (58mm).
A cordless electric kettle
Cuisinart Cordless Electric Kettle, available at Amazon, $86.40
Whether it's for pour-over, French press, or the occasional spot of tea, the Cuisinart Cordless Electric Kettle will sit tidily on their countertop, tangle-free, and boil to their exact desired temperature.
A Vietnamese pour-over latte kit
Copper Cow Coffee Vietnamese Pour-Over Kit, available at Amazon, starting at $13.95
If their home-coffee routine is getting a little dull by now, here's something they might not have tried, or might be missing from their local cafe.
An old-school hand grinder
Hario Skerton Pro Manual Coffee Grinder, available at Amazon, $35.65
That noisy old blade grinder doesn't only wake up everyone in your house, but it doesn't really make the best coffee either. A handheld coffee mill makes supremely uniform grounds at a fraction of the cost of a quality burr grinder. As for the noise, you'll finally get to sleep in.
A latte-and-cappuccino-capable espresso pod machine
Nespresso Coffee and Nespresso Machine with Aeroccino, available at Amazon, $248.99
So they don't even have to step outside the house for their precious morning latte or cappuccino.
Check out our guide to coffee and espresso pod machines here.
An Aeropress
Aeropress, available at Target, $29.99
For the peripatetic French-press enthusiast or the home barista looking for something new and perhaps not so expensive as espresso, the Aeropress can't be beat.
A chart of espresso drinks
Coffee Guide Print, available at Etsy, $6.50
As self-proclaimed coffee lovers, they should probably know these breakdowns. But just in case they forget, this cool poster reminds them of the difference between a breve and a black eye. This is also an instant digital download, so it's a great last-minute gift — roll it up with ribbon and you don't even need to get an extra frame.
A pressurizer for their Aeropress
Fellow Prismo, Pressure-Actuated Attachment for Aeropress, available at Fellow, $25
This might not make bonafide espresso per se, but it will certainly get the Aeropress devotee in your life a little closer to what they're after. And if they haven't yet mastered the Aeropress, feel free to send them this way.
A worldly coffee subscription
Atlas Coffee Subscription or Gift Set, available at Atlas Coffee Club, starting at $60
The flavor profile, tasting notes, suggested brewing methods, a little history lesson in origins, and, last but not least, festive packaging make this an all-around pleaser for any time of year.
A coffee grounds sifter
Kruve Coffee Sifting Device, available at Kruve, $89.99
Apart from fresh beans, the real trick to making the best humanly possible cup of coffee lies in properly sized and consistent grounds. The Kruve sorts out the odd bits and will help them find the perfect grind setting, and in turn, the perfect cup of coffee every day for the rest of their life.
A stainless steel mug
Yeti Rambler 10-ounce Stackable Mug, available at Yeti, $24.99
For remote life, wherever that may take them, be it the couch or the cabin.
A mokka espresso pot
Bialetti Mokka Espresso Pot (3-cup), available at Walmart, $34.20
This should be a staple in every household. Easy, rich, and oh so crema-y when done right.
We recommend this pot with no reservations. Check out our full guide to stovetop espresso makers here.
A porcelain demitasse set
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Sorrento Double-Wall Espresso Glasses, Set of 2, available at Sur La Table, $15.95
If they're going to go through the trouble of making espresso, they may as well drink it right. These insulated glasses are microwave safe, but they won't need to reheat their drink because the double-walls keep hot drinks hot for longer.
A temperature-controlled mug
Ember Generation 2 Mug, available at Best Buy, $99.99
This mug will alert them when their coffee gets to the optimal temperature, and it keeps it from cooling after that.
Read our full review of the Ember Mug 2 here.
An airless coffee-bean saver
Evak Fresh Saver Airless Canister, available at Amazon, $12.53 and up (depending on size)
If you know someone who's opening their coffee bags and letting them go stale, this is a quick fix that will blow their mind. These canisters are stackable and great for herbs and other sundries as well.
A sleek, glass pour-over coffee pot
Chemex Classic (6-cup), available at Amazon, $44.63
Stylish and sophisticated, yet simplistic. This is the kind of understated elegance anyone can appreciate.
Read our guide to the best drip coffee makers here.
A manual espresso press
Flair Manual Espresso Maker, available at Amazon, $165
If you have a friend or family member that is constantly in search of the best espresso machine south of $500, this is the ticket. They'll still need a grinder, but they can foot that bill. The Flair is about the price of most espresso pod machines, but there's no arguing as to whether or not it makes real espresso: the crema it produces is priceless. That's why we named it the best manual espresso maker in our guide.
Reusable K-Cup pods
IParts Plus More Reusable K-Cups, available at Amazon, $9.89
If they love the convenience of the Keurig, but not at the expense of the environment, these reusable K-cup pods are a worthy compromise.
Check out our full guide to coffee and espresso pods here.
A 100% compostable coffee sampler box
Driftaway Coffee Sampler, available at Driftaway, starting at $32
If they're forever in search of the perfect roast, here's how they'll find it.
A home espresso machine
Gaggia Classic Pro, available at Amazon, $449
Our top pick for the best espresso machine for most people, the Gaggia Classic Pro has been around for decades, and there's hardly a home machine more classic.
Read our guide to the best espresso machines.
A twisting alphabet game on faux coffee beans
Jabuka Twisting Alphabet Game, available at Amazon, $19.93
Because all coffee hounds are bookworms, too, right? And, yes, it would be cool if they were real coffee beans, but we all know they wouldn't last.
A pair of coffee mugs with an open mind
Kissing Couple Mugs, available at Uncommon Goods, $65
Everyone knows a coffee-loving couple in need of these.
A durable stainless steel French Press
Bodum Chambord French Press, available at Bodum, $23.99
Okay, so they might already have this, but maybe it's time for a new one. If they don't already have a French press, though, and they're in need of a new coffee pot, this one won't disappoint.
Check out our guide to the best French presses here.
A guide to help them make better coffee
How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind the Bean, available at Amazon, $13.39
Because we could all use a few pointers on our morning cuppa.
A proper espresso machine
Breville Barista Express Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, available at Amazon, $699.95
You're really going to have to love this person, but if you share a roof with them, the pleasure of our favorite two-in-one espresso machine may well be just as much yours.
Check out our full guide to espresso machines.