The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers in 2023
Help the coffee lover in your life be their own barista with these coffeemakers, accessories, mugs and more so they can start each day on a caffeinated kick.
Is a piping-hot cup of joe the only way to get you through the morning? Us, too. Kick-start your daily routine with these home coffee-brewing products that will take your caffeine game to the next level. From programmable coffeemakers for a simple drip coffee to full-fledged shop-style espresso machines, these essentials will help you brew barista-quality coffee from the comfort of your kitchen. Plus, they're perfect for holiday gifts, too.
Maybe you're a coffee lover, but you're not into anything fancy. This 12-cup programmable coffeemaker is a great choice for those who want to upgrade their coffee game at home without spending a fortune. Set the timer on this baby, and you'll wake up to the smell of coffee every morning like an alarm.
Here's a budget-friendly espresso maker that works right on your stovetop. You'll actually find this espresso pot in the vast majority of Italian homes, which is a stamp of approval we can get behind. As the water in the lower chamber boils, the pressure forces water through the coffee grounds, resulting in a delicious home-brewed cup of espresso.
If you prefer iced coffee, then you’ll want your own at-home cold brew bottle. Coffee gurus at the Japanese company Hario designed this gorgeous glass bottle which makes up to five cups of cold brew for you to have on hand at all times.
This Aeropress is a favorite among campers and outdoor lovers. The portable brewer will brew a delicious cup of coffee or espresso right over your mug. The total immersion brewing system means there's less grit than with a French press, and it's super-fast, too.
Welcome to the big leagues. If you're truly ready to start making your own barista-worthy lattes and espressos at home, upgrade to Breville's Barista Pro Espresso Machine. This all-in-one machine has an integrated grinder, cup warmer and frother, so you'll have absolutely everything you need to make an amazing cappuccino for yourself every morning — while still in your pajamas.
Anyone ready to get serious about setting up their home coffee-brewing station definitely needs a high-quality grinder. Adjustable to 40 different grind settings, this grinder has a powerful, high-torque motor that allows you to get the perfect coarse or fine grind, depending on the type of coffee or espresso you're making.
WARNING: Once you've tried deliciously frothed milk on your coffee, there's no going back. Perfectly frothed milk is one of the keys to creating your own barista-quality lattes and cappuccinos at home, and you don't even need a fancy espresso machine if it's not in the budget. This handy, budget-friendly gadget will froth your milk of choice in seconds.
Take your latte art to the next level with this set of stencils, including a leaf, heart, star, snowflake and more. They're great for decorating coffee drinks (and baked goods!) with sprinkled cinnamon, powdered sugar, chocolate and other powdered ingredients to create artistic, professional-looking coffee designs in a snap.
If you’re struggling to perfect your latte art skills, the problem likely lies in your milk pitcher. Most milk-steaming pitchers that are included with your espresso machine simply aren’t geared toward precision. On the contrary, the Fellow Eddy Steaming Pitcher, with its fluted spout, sharp front crease and tapered body, is precisely designed to elevate your latte art skills.
This funky-looking tool is the key to getting the most out of your espresso. The fine aluminum needles in this espresso distribution tool help to evenly distribute the fine espresso and break down clumps to increase the quality of extraction. The attractive metal stand employs the magnets on the handle of the distributor to elevate the tool when not in use, protecting the aluminum needles.
Keep the cream and sugar within reach with this sleek sugar and creamer set. This set is constructed from durable, high-quality ceramic to provide a stylish countertop look while conveniently keeping sugars, creamers and milk on hand for at-home coffee.
Keep coffee beans perfectly fresh with this clever canister. An airtight silicone seal keeps out odors, moisture and other impurities that might affect the flavor of coffee. The black stainless-steel canister also protects prized beans from light, while looking subtly chic on your open shelves or countertops.
Are you just using a regular spoon or measuring cup for your coffee grounds every morning? It's time to treat yourself to your very own coffee scoop. This solid stainless-steel spoon is sturdy enough to last you through all your future caffeine buzzes while ensuring you get the perfect amount of coffee grounds for each and every cup.
Here's an adorable coffee scoop that ensures you get the perfect amount of grounds every single time. But wait, there's more! After you scoop out your coffee, you can use the scoop as a clip on your coffee bag to keep your beans or grounds fresh.
Level up your pour-over game by leveling up your scale. The Acaia Pearl isn’t your average kitchen scale. Not only is it stunning (seriously, you’ll want to leave it out on your counter), but it’s tailored for coffee connoisseurs. While there are plenty of features to gush about, our favorite is the real-time flow-rate indicator, which ensures you achieve precise extraction ratios for every pour-over.
The key to perfecting your espresso shot? Perfecting your tamping skills. Unevenly tamped espresso grounds will yield inconsistencies that make it nearly impossible to dial in your espresso machine. To ensure your tamp is even and consistent from shot to shot, this tamper has an adjustable depth that allows you to effortlessly produce the same tamp every single time. Best of all, the other side is fitted with a distributor, so you can precisely level your grounds before tamping.
Is it just us, or is $7 for a cold brew that’s more ice than coffee too much? Ditch the drive-in and start brewing your own cold brew at home. This KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes enough concentrate to last you all week long, saving you serious money without curbing your coffee addiction. Plus, it fits nicely on your refrigerator shelf and its stainless-steel-and-glass construction is stylish and sleek.
Why is it that your latte art attempts yield nothing more than a foam blob? Really ... what’s the secret to your favorite barista’s latte art skills? The secret's out — it’s the mug. While we're sure your go-to coffee mug is gorgeous, it just isn’t made for pouring latte art. Enter the notNeutral LINO mug. Look familiar? It’s the gold standard for latte art and enjoyment, so you’ve likely seen it in nearly every coffee shop you’ve visited.
We’re all about cutting down on waste whenever possible, so we were thrilled when we found BODUM’s glass pour-over coffee maker has a permanent stainless steel filter. Bonus perk: The stainless steel keeps oils and aromas from entering your cup, as paper filters tend to trap these only to release them once exposed to hot water.
When was the last time you gave your espresso machine a deep clean? And we’re not talking about the outside. To get professional-quality espresso from your machine, you have to clean it like the professionals. Urnex is trusted by nearly every café and coffee shop you’ll step foot in because it’s the only way to maintain espresso’s quality and flavor. While we probably wouldn't gift this on its own, it'd make a great supplemental gift or stocking stuffer if you're gifting someone an espresso machine this year.
Who doesn’t love the look of a fresh shot of espresso pulled into a double-walled shot glass? These perfectly sized espresso glasses put your prized espresso on display, highlighting the subtle separation of the body and heart while enhancing the stark contrast of the crema. Plus, the double-walled design makes the whole shot look as if it’s floating in mid-air while keeping it piping hot.
If you want to enjoy velvety frothed milk in your morning joe without splurging on an espresso machine with a steaming wand, the Instant Milk Frother + Steamer is your new best friend. And we’re not just talking hot milk. The 4-in-1 design allows you to create cold foam, light warm foam, thick warm foam or simply warm milk without foaming it in seconds.
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Minimize your plastic straw usage by adding one of these stylish eco-friendly straws to your online shopping cart.
We're obsessed with this smart mug that keeps your coffee (or tea) heated exactly at your preferred temperature, which you can control from an app — no more reheating your morning coffee in the microwave! The mug will stay charged for a little over an hour off of the charging dock.
Every coffee lover needs a favorite mug, and this handmade ceramic beauty from East Fork is our go-to. This mug will fit an Aeropress for coffee on the go, but it's perfectly suited for coffee straight from the pot. Our favorite feature is the thicker handle, which helps The Mug to sit comfortably in any size hand.
This mug might look like your everyday drinking vessel, but it’s actually loaded with top-to-bottom insulation to keep your coffee hot from the first pour to the last sip.
Contigos are truly the best travel mugs out there. Not only are they leak- and spill-proof, but they also have vacuum insulation that keeps drinks hot for up to five hours.
Can't get enough coffee in your life? That's where this shower-time scrub comes in. Haven's Palermo Coffee Body Scrub encourages circulation and polishes away dead skin cells using raw sugar and organic, fair-trade coffee. Research shows that with regular application, caffeine has been found to promote collagen production and improve skin's appearance.
Author Jessica Easto's book, Craft Coffee: A Manual: Brewing a Better Cup at Home, is the ultimate handbook for everyday coffee lovers who are interested in brewing better coffee at home. Unlike other coffee books, this one focuses exclusively on coffee and explores multiple pour-over, immersion and cold-brew techniques on a variety of devices.
If you like to mix up your coffee beans and always stay on top of new coffee roasts, why not sign up for a monthly subscription? This box features four unique roasts each month curated by the folks at Bean Box. They choose from the most renowned roasters from all over the world, so you're sure to get a delicious variety each and every month.
Brooklyn-based design company Pop Chart crafted a meticulous taxonomy of the rich and varied ways to prepare a cup of coffee, including the ingredients, methods and names of dozens of different coffee drinks. This one's perfect for the barista in your life.