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The holiday gift guide for coffee lovers

Posted on by Butterworth Media
16
Dec

Are you searching for the perfect coffee gift this holiday? Our festive gift guide will give you plenty of ideas. Let’s break it down by groups, and from there, we’ll walk you through the top three coffee gifts for each group.

Gifts for Coffee Geeks

Coffee geeks surely know a lot about coffee and get fascinated by new origins and flavours. They also have a good selection of brewing equipment and coffee gear. Find out which items are on their wishlist, perhaps it’s the highly-wanted Comandante hand grinder, or the new Aeropress with crystal clear design? If you are unsure, try the below:

  1. Seasonal or Special Release Coffee: such as this Winter Coffee. A blend meticulously crafted to capture the essence of winter. With notes of preserves and warm spices, it’s irresistibly delicious!
  2. Heat-resistant Server: classic yet never goes out of style, the Hario V60 Insulated Stainless Steel is loved for its capability to retain coffee freshness longer. Professional baristas trust this server at global trade shows or competitions.
  3. Cupping Spoon: designed specifically for cupping or tasting coffee, these silver spoons are essential for coffee professionals.

Gifts for Home Baristas

We all love our home baristas! They get the espresso machines heated before we even get out of bed, and are always eager to offer more coffee (an excuse for them to practice latte art!). Here are some fantastic gift ideas for them:

  1. Espresso bundle: A selection of coffee offers more than varieties, but also means the hopper will remain full for longer. For the more adventurous baristas, this Single Origin bundle also makes a wonderful gift. Single Origin coffee brings a complexity of flavours, and often, tastes quite different as espresso versus filter coffee.
  2. Coffee cup: Not just any coffee cups, a specific cup with the perfect sizing for a Flat White – 170 ml/ 6 oz. Plus a thick rim to retain heat longer. An example is this lovely ivory Inkerpor Luna set, commonly used in coffee shops. (We are running a festive giveaway including this cup set, more details here).
  3. Cafiza: A must-have for any home coffee bar, Cafiza is a cleaning product for espresso machines widely used in commercial cafes. Your home barista will appreciate this practical gift.

Gifts for Coffee Enthusiasts

For those who frequently visit the best coffee shops but haven’t yet ventured into home brewing, consider gifting:

  1. V60 Kit: This great starter kit by Hario includes everything needed to brew excellent filter coffee at home. The V60 dripper is one of the most popular pour-over brewers in the coffee world. Easy enough to master the brewing techniques, and the resulting cup is always clean and pleasant.
  2. Tasters Pack: Offering a small sample of 5 coffees, a tasting pack is the perfect gift to those at the start of their journey into speciality coffee. Tasting different coffees is the best way to train the palate, and pick out flavours they enjoy most.
  3. e-Gift cards: Unsure of what they might need? An e-gift card is ideal, allowing coffee fans to pick and choose their favourites.

Gifts for Tea Lovers

If your loved ones enjoy both coffee and tea or perhaps prefer tea, consider these recommendations:

  1. Posh tea: Treat the tea lovers with something fancier than their daily brew. A Winter tea, for example, will pair wonderfully well with Christmas pudding or an afternoon mince pie. 
  2. Tea subscription: A tea subscription assures your loved ones will never run out of their favourite beverage. It’s a thoughtful gift that makes them smile.
  3. Infuser Tea Pot: Tea tastes better after brewing in a porcelain pot. Opt for one with a stainless steel lid that retains heat, along with a handy infuser for loose tea leaves.

Whichever you choose to gift the coffee and tea lovers this holiday season, make sure it’s exceptional and memorable! Many independent retailers also offer a range of coffee gifts, such as Applaud Coffee. Want something else beyond coffee? We highly recommend checking out the Christmas shop at Rougham Estate or exploring the selection of Suffolk’s finest at Suffolk Food Hall.

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