12 Gift Ideas For the Coffee Lover in Your Life

Around the world there’s a consensus about how fantastic coffee is, so chances are there’s a coffee lover in your life, and if a gift is required, then you’re in the right place! We’ve rounded up ten brilliant ideas – from budget-friendly treats to investment-worthy gadgets – that are sure to impress the caffeine addict in your life.

 

So, What Should You Buy a Coffee Lover as a Gift?

Here are 10 of our favourite gift ideas for coffee lovers:

 

Fancy Coffee Beans/Grounds

A great gift is practically anything that elevates your recipient’s everyday life, and may not be something they usually treat themselves to. So, a great place to start is with expensive or unique coffee beans/grounds (whatever they usually use!). 

We love supporting local businesses, so you may want to consider buying a bag from a local coffee roaster, or, splash out on a brand that you wouldn’t find in your regular supermarket. In particular, I love the coffee from:

• Forge Coffee Roasters (Sheffield-based)
• Foundry Coffee Roasters (also Sheffield Based)
• Peak Bean (Peak District Based)
• Whittards Of Chelsea
• Fortnum & Mason

 

A Lovely New Mug

Every coffee deserves a good home, and you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous new mug. Opt for a brand they usually wouldn’t treat themselves to, something seasonal, or even something personalised! A few of our fave mug brands include:

• Emma Bridgewater
• Le Creuset
• Anthropologie
• Oliver Bonas

 

A Leak Proof Takeaway Cup

Like a new mug, you also can’t go wrong with a takeaway coffee cup. If they love to brew a coffee at home before a walk, or stop off at a shop on the way to work, this is a brilliant gift idea for those on a smaller budget. If you really want to personalise it, some brands even offer monogrammed or customised cups. It’s a small but thoughtful gift that makes busy mornings a lot smoother.

Top tip: You also want to make sure your cup of choice is thermal, so your recipient’s coffee stays hot! 

 

Coffee Accessories 

If you’re looking for a lovely stocking filler or add-on gift, coffee accessories are a great option. If you want to build a ‘main’ present for your coffee lover, combine a few of these into a DIY coffee gift basket with a bag of their fave beans.

• Milk frother 
• Coffee syrups (which can also be handmade!)
• Coffee stencils 
• Reusable coffee filters 
• Coffee scoop (this one from Whittards also doubles as a clip for their bag of coffee)

 

Coffee-Themed Sweet Treats

Coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Stocking fillers like chocolate-covered espresso beans, coffee-flavoured caramels, or even a slab of mocha brownie are always a win. 

Looking to make this gift extra special? You could even bundle a few treats into a little coffee hamper, complete with a wicker basket and a bow!

 

Books for Coffee Lovers

I love a great book, especially when themed around food or drink! There are so many brilliant coffee books out there, from educational deep dives to fun recipe collections, so you can tailor it to your recipient’s personality. Plus, they look gorgeous on a coffee table, or even on open-plan kitchen shelves to add some warmth to the space. Here are a few coffee-related books they’ll be sure to love:

• The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffman
• How To Make the Best Coffee at Home by James Hoffman
• Uncommon Grounds by Mark Pendergrast
• The Coffee Dictionary by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
• The Physics of Filter Coffee by Jonathan Gagné

 

Airtight Storage Tins

If your coffee lover already has a stash of beans or grounds, a good airtight storage tin will be a total game changer. Brands like Airscape are brilliant because they don’t just seal at the top – they actively push out the extra air to keep beans fresher for longer. No more stale coffee sitting in half-open bags on the counter!

You can find tins in all sorts of styles, from sleek stainless steel to colourful ceramic designs that look gorgeous on a kitchen shelf. 

 

Coffee Subscriptions

If you’re not sure what beans they like – or you want the ultimate gift that keeps on giving – a coffee subscription is perfect. Most roasters now offer monthly deliveries of freshly roasted beans, often with tasting notes and brewing tips included.

Some even let you personalise based on brewing style (espresso, cafetière, pour-over), so you know they’ll get something they’ll actually use!

 

Precise Scales

Okay. Now moving onto gifts for those serious coffee lovers. You know, the ones that won’t dare touch a caramel syrup, and are more than happy to spend 20 minutes on curating the perfect cup of joe!

If they don’t already have some, coffee scales are a great gift if they like to experiment with different ratios of coffee to water to find their perfect brew. Look for ones that have both a timer (for measuring how long the espresso takes to pour), as well as precise measurements down to the gram. There are plenty of affordable options around the £10 to £15 mark on Amazon, or, upgrade to something slightly more professional for around £50.

 

An Electric Coffee Grinder

This is the ideal gift for someone who brews coffee at home, but currently buys pre-ground coffee grinds, which are often more expensive than beans themselves. Plus, the difference between ground and pre-ground coffee sold in bags is absolutely night and day – trust me, you won’t go back after tasting extra fresh coffee! 

Like coffee scales, the finder you buy will entirely depend on your budget. Find cheap-ish options online for under £20, or, go for something specialist, which can cost upwards of £200!

 

An Aeropress

If someone wants to start brewing coffee at home, but doesn’t want to commit to buying a machine just yet, an AeroPress is the perfect gift. An Aeropress is a manual coffee brewing device designed to create a strong-Espresso style coffee, which typically you don’t achieve with other manual coffee brewing techniques like French press or pourover.

There are a few different tiers in terms of price point, with the most affordable AeroPress Original Coffee Maker being £39.99, and the AeroPress Premium Coffee Maker being £169.99, so choose the one that best fits your budget!

Coffee Tasting Experience or Workshop

I love an experience-as-a-gift, especially if it’s something I can tag along to myself! Look for local coffee roasters offering cupping sessions, barista classes, or tasting workshops. It’s an experience gift that’s interactive, educational, and something your recipient probably wouldn’t book themselves.

If you’re based locally to me, The Mowbray in Kelham Island (Sheffield) offers coffee classes – hosted by the wonderful Sam Gilmer from Mow’s Coffee.

 

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From premium beans to stylish mugs, milk frothers, subscriptions, and even coffee-themed treats, there’s something in this coffee gift guide for every taste and budget.

For more foodie gift ideas, explore the latest posts and recipes on our blog. Have a perfect gift idea that we’ve missed? Don’t forget to let us know in the comments below!

 

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