Here's the buzz on gifts for coffee lovers that are sure to get your favorite java junkie out of bed in the morning.
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Here's the buzz on gifts for coffee lovers that are sure to get your favorite java junkie out of bed in the morning.
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases.Learn more.
Coffee lovers are serious about their beverage of choice. Just a whiff of that unmistakable scent is enough to give them a welcome jolt. Luckily for you, their caffeine addiction makes them easy to shop for. These gifts for coffee lovers will please anyone who can’t start their day until they’ve had their morning cup. From new blends and equipment to vessels and sweet accompaniments, there’s something for even the most discriminating coffee snob.
So whether you’re hunting for gifts for him, gifts for her, gifts for book lovers, gifts that give back, or best friend gifts, you’re bound to find something perfect. There are even gifts for the grandma whose lifeblood is medium-roast coffee.
Best for: Stylish pourers
Here’s a gift for Mom so beautiful that she’ll want to keep it on her kitchen counter even when she’s not using it. But don’t let its good looks fool you—it has a work ethic to match its aesthetic. It allows users to choose their ideal temperature, set the built-in timer, and keep their coffee hot for 60 minutes. For pour-over brewing, there’s nothing better.
Best for: Hot coffee drinkers
This coffee maker not only looks sleek with its award-winning all-white design, it also brews up a perfect cuppa, guaranteed. The Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association; that means it meets set standards for temperature, time, extraction, and consistency. Thanks to its vacuum-insulated thermal carafe, your coffee will stay piping hot for up to two hours.
Best for: Serious coffee drinkers
The next best thing to having a live-in barista, this is a coffee lover’s dream come true. It looks like it belongs in a luxurious café, and it can make an espresso, coffee, Americano, cappuccino, flat white, and latte. Yes, it’s expensive. But it’s also stunning and sophisticated, with an integrated grinder and steam wand that will have your recipient mastering lattes in no time. Sounds like a well-deserved gift for the dad who’s given you so much. You can also gift these coffee alternatives to those interested in trying something other than coffee.
Best for: Fans of coffee shop scents
This hand-poured soy candle smells so much like the real thing that it gives any space a cozy, coffee-shop vibe. It’s got notes of caramel crème, mocha latte, kona coffee, sugar cane, rum cream, and citron peel—a combination that may inspire a beverage of its own. Plus, it burns for more than 40 hours, which is way longer than their favorite cup of coffee. Here are some other choices for the best scented candles.
Best for: Morning meditators
Coffee may be their motivation for getting out of bed, but these hand-thrown mugs will be what gets your loved ones through the day. Each stoneware mug features a message like “choose joy,” “offer hope,” “extend grace,” or “be love.” Consider it coffee with a shot of inspiration and the perfect gift for a sister.
Best for: Cold brew connoisseurs
It may be called a coffee maker, but you can also serve and store cold brew coffee in this Amazon’s Choice pick, which boasts more than 37,000 five-star reviews. Easy to use and clean, it features a fine-mesh filter to keep grounds out of the coffee. Once brewed, coffee can be kept fresh for up to two weeks, so it’s ready whenever they need a little boost. It would be a thoughtful gift for a brother.
Best for: Desk jockies
Perfect for keeping on a desk during work, this clever heater ensures a cup of coffee remains nice and hot, even when it’s left untouched for a while. Users can customize the temperature, and they don’t have to worry about forgetting to turn it off, because it will do that itself after eight hours. That means it will do its job from nine to five, just like them. As an Amazon Prime gift, it comes with the assurance of speedy delivery.
Best for: Perfume collectors
Demeter is renowned for taking everyday scents and making them wearable. Get a few as gifts for coffee lovers who can never get enough of the brew. The spray will let them sniff the invigorating scent when they can’t get an actual cup. It’s a unisex scent, so get it as a gift for a boyfriend, girlfriend or a couple.
Best for: Gobe-trotters
Just because they’re traveling doesn’t mean they have to give up their favorite coffee. This well-designed, hand-operated grinder is easy to tote and works well anywhere. With 50 settings, it will perk up even the busiest of business travelers.
Best for: Fans of foam
Designed by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, this compact frother is so sleek and modern that it elevates the coffee experience. It’s versatile and easy to use, and your recipient will love being able to make hot or cold foamed milk (dairy or plant based); warm, steamed milk; and even hot chocolate.
Best for: Multitaskers
They’ll never have to run out for a morning latte or afternoon frappe, thanks to this three-in-one coffee maker. The built-in blender serves up frosty frappes, and the pod-free brewer makes up to 16 ounces of hot coffee. It even brews iced coffee in under four minutes. The coffee maker also comes with a reusable coffee filter; two reusable tumblers, lids, and straws; and a dual-sided coffee scoop. Next, shop gifts for sister-in-laws that are sure to impress.
Best for: Clumsy drinkers
A good travel mug is a must for coffee lovers, and this one is an Amazon’s Choice, with nearly 1,700 five-star reviews. Not only does it keep coffee hot for five hours (or cold for 12), but it’s safe to wash in the top rack of a dishwasher and easy to clean. Best of all, it’s leak- and spill-proof, so you won’t end up wearing your coffee.
Best for: French press fans
With its patented double micro-filter, this well-designed French press keeps coffee free of grit and sludge. It stops extraction with one press of the filter, removing any bitterness so every cup is as fresh as the first.
Best for: Folks who like to grind their own beans
Grinding coffee beans shouldn’t be, well, a grind. With 15 settings, the Capresso Grind Select delivers the right fineness for all kinds of drip coffee makers, espresso machines, French presses, percolators, or pour-over brewing methods. It’s got a large capacity—a 10-ounce bean container and five-ounce ground coffee container—and a selector that automatically grinds the right amount of whole beans for two to 12 cups of brewed coffee.
Best for: Art lovers
Coffee lovers will hang this relatable print in a place of honor and nod in agreement every time they pass by it. Designed by Instagram sensation @SquareSayings, it’s available in two different sizes. You have two frame options, but they’ll probably want it like their coffee: black. It’s a luxe gift for a girlfriend who’s decorating her home office.
Best for: Cold brewers looking for convenience
Wandering Bear is the first coffee brand to put its cold brew on tap so those in need of a quick caffeine fix can get it on demand. Your favorite coffee addict can place this convenient container in the fridge and pour as needed. Once opened, the refrigerated coffee will stay fresh for 30 days—but with its delicious vanilla flavor, that’s unlikely to ever be tested. Buy it as a white elephant gift they’ll all fight for.
Best for: Skin care gurus
If your pals are as concerned with pores as they are with pours, they will be eager to apply this nurturing mask to their face and just take in the scent. The coffee seed extract is a potent antioxidant, and the caffeine soothes and moisturizes. Each mask is only $2.99, super affordable as far as gifts for coffee lovers go. It can even be a great stocking stuffer idea (for both men and women!)
Best for: Dog lovers
These three bags of Grounds & Hounds’ most popular and distinct 100 percent organic and fair-trade blends are dream gifts for coffee lovers. The full-bodied Morning Walk breakfast blend has tasting notes of toffee, cherry, cocoa, and toasted nuts; Paper and Slippers medium roast features surprising hints of brownie, blackberry, and blueberry; and Alpha Blend dark roast offers bold flavor with upfront notes of cocoa and vanilla. With the company’s emphasis on animal rescue charities, this gift for dog lovers will surely impress.
Best for: Single sippers
Steeped has reinvented just-add-water coffee with single-serving bags of premium mild, medium, dark roast, and decaf blends. The eco-friendly gift comes with nitro-sealed packages for absolute freshness and contains hand-roasted, ethically-sourced, direct-trade coffee that’s precision ground to showcase the distinctive flavor profile. It’s a game-changer for great coffee on the go.
Best for: Pod people
Nespresso owners love their Vertuo machines and are used to buying their favorite blends over and over again. Treat them to something new with this yummy pack containing 10 recyclable Nespresso coffee pods each of Caramel Cookie, Vanilla Custard Pie, and Hazelino Muffin. The finest beans from Brazil are split-roasted for the most flavor. These just may become their new favorites.
Best for: Taste testers
This three-month subscription will take your recipients’ taste buds around the world and is a great introduction to new coffees. Each month, they’ll receive a beautifully designed bag of a carefully curated single-origin coffee, artfully roasted to explore and accentuate the flavors true to its region. They’ll also receive specific brewing instructions and a postcard from that country so they can imagine they’re on vacation as they sip their coffee. A half-bag version of this subscription box is a good alternative for anyone looking to buy cheap Christmas gifts for coffee lovers. Not finding what you’re looking for? You’ll love the best subscription boxes for absolutely everyone.
Best for: Caffeinated cocktail drinkers
Give your favorite coffee drinker something to celebrate—and something to celebrate with. Made in Hawaii from the mash of raw cane sugar, this intensely rich coffee-flavored rum is so intriguing, each sip reveals a new taste treat. What initially presents itself as a well-crafted espresso cocktail finishes with vanilla and hints of chocolate. Second and third sips reveal allusions of tropical fruit, hazelnuts, and stone fruits. It’s bold, distinctive, and deliciously complex.
Best for: Snack-and-sippers
Treat coffee lovers to the ultimate tasting experience with this perfect partnership of coffee and chocolate. Bean Box handpicks gourmet coffees from Seattle’s top-rated roasters and pairs them with artisan chocolate to please the pickiest palates. Each box features four freshly roasted, whole-bean coffees, four artisan chocolates, and a tasting note for each pairing.
Best for: Sweet-toothed caffeine-cravers
A good cup of coffee is best accompanied by a sweet treat, and Harry & David has put together the perfect gift basket of both. Two bags of the classic caramel-flavored Moose Munch coffee ground a crate full of goodies that include lemon citrus cookies, chocolate chip button cookies, and a tin of stroopwafels.
Best for: People who prefer French press
Knack lets you put together gift boxes in any price range for anybody on your list, but it also has an amazing selection of curated gifts for coffee lovers, like the sophisticated Café Society. Included in the set are Espro’s copper French press, a bag of Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender medium roast, and two beautifully simple—and simply beautiful—mugs from Fellow.
Best for: Cool kids
Cold-brew lovers will appreciate this coffee maker, which lets them brew, serve, and store all in one carafe. They can choose from four brew strengths and have their iced coffee just the way they like it in minutes. Whatever they don’t finish right away can be kept in the same pitcher, which is compact enough to fit easily into the fridge, where it will last for up to one week.
Best for: Home baristas
Written for coffee enthusiasts by a coffee enthusiast, this easy-to-follow guide teaches them everything they ever wanted to know about making café-quality cups at home. It answers the questions they may be too embarrassed to ask, explains coffee jargon, describes and compares equipment and beans, and gives step-by-step instructions for the perfect brew on 10 different devices. Talk about the perfect gift for book lovers who can’t live without their morning hit of caffeine.
Best for: Coffee culturists
This indie magazine is a celebration of coffee culture, and it’s a stunner—each issue almost pretty enough to be a coffee table book. Only available in print, it comes out quarterly, and subscribers will be waiting by the mailbox for each issue. Filled with thoughtfully curated content, there’s so much read, learn, and savor. Speaking of savoring, every issue is accompanied by a sample bag of specialty coffee selected exclusively for subscribers.
Best for: Anyone who likes to grind their own beans
Freshly ground coffee is always better, and this easy, peasy product lets them grind their own beans for a quick cup or two with a single button press. Sharp blades and a durable grinding bowl are built last, delivering uniform grinds—customizable from coarse to fine—every time.
Best for: Someone who likes it hot
Coffee lovers swear by this smart mug, which keeps a drink piping hot for up to 1.5 hours on a single charge or all day on the newly redesigned charging coaster that comes with it. They can control the temperature, customize presets, and receive notifications via the Ember App on their smartphone. The new metallic colors are especially hot—and so are these other tech gifts.
Best for: Your special someone
Set a coffee date with this gift box, which is meant, quite literally, for coffee lovers. Two artisanal mugs arrive snug as a hug alongside a hand-carved wooden mini scoop and—the star of the show—a four-ounce bag of Kansas City’s Messenger Coffee. The Silhouette Blend features beans from Brazil, Peru, and Colombia and a broad flavor profile with hints of black cherry, toasted almonds, and toffee. It’s a loving gift for your wife.
Best for: Folks who appreciate freshness
Any coffee lover will appreciate this sleek, sophisticated-looking canister, designed to keep precious beans fresh. Unlike airtight, sealed containers, this one features innovative valves that release flavor-destroying carbon dioxide while locking out oxygen. Coffee Gator has even included a measuring scoop and a four-ounce travel jar so fresh coffee is always on hand.
Best for: New York natives (and tourists)
Anyone who’s ever ordered a cup of caw-fee from a New York City diner will recognize this classic takeout cup immortalized in ceramic. With its iconic blue-and-white Greek motif, it will evoke a sense of nostalgia and will take a place of pride on a kitchen counter. It’s the perfect coffee gift to go with to a bagel and a schmear. A set of them would make great hostess gifts.
Best for: Your sweetheart
Speak to them in their love language—coffee!—with this set of two adorable, reusable linen drawstring bags that tells them, “I like you a latte” and “You mocha me happy.” Each one houses a stoneware scoop for coffee beans and is roomy enough to include a gift card for their local coffee shop.
Best for: Coffee drinkers who appreciate a spoonful of sugar
With lovely illustrations, pastel colors, and positive sentiments, this set of six assorted ceramic spoons brightens up any coffee hour. Designed by artist Lori Siebert, they’re likely to stir up a heaping spoonful of gratitude. So will these kitchen gadgets.
Best for: Beauty buffs
For those who can’t get enough coffee, this self-care gift is a must buy. The scrub blends coffee with sugar, Moroccan lava clay, and antioxidant cocoa powder to exfoliate skin. Nourishing ingredients (think coconut oil, cocoa butter, and sweet almond oil) add moisture, and the scent is heavenly.
Best for: Samplers
Grant your favorite coffee lover access to more than 500 fresh-roasted coffee options from more than 50 artisan roasters with a subscription to Mistobox. Each of their coffee subscription boxes contains a 12-ounce bag of whole-bean or ground fresh-roasted coffee, which brews about 24 cups. The best part is you’re also giving coffee lovers a personal barista—a real, live human who can help make suggestions, answer questions, or just make sure they always have their favorite coffee on hand.