If you know someone who is all about that PERFECT CUP – – this post is for you…
I love planning out and giving the “perfect gift.” But I donʻt always have all the perfect inspiration right away.
I appreciate gift guides that I find on the internet – – but I DONʻT appreciate unrealistic budgets or unrelatable suggestions that most of the guides include. So I made my own gift guides.
My themes will be a bit narrow, because I chose to share products that I either personally use and love, have gifted to others, or would love to gift (to myself or others).
If you are still working on your Christmas Shopping List – – keep checking back over the next week or so to see if anything inspires you. NOTE: Amazon links are affiliate link, meaning I will receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something through my link.
Todayʻs GIFT GUIDE THEME is all about COFFEE LOVERS!
[and I have a favorite tea included too]
I love each of these items for different reasons. Mostly because they each contribute to my ideal brew, but also because they are all more sustainable choices. And like most sustainable, conscious options, they each contribute to a more sensory-delighting experience that also can bring me more into the PRESENT MOMENT.
1. Coffee Grinder – if you havenʻt switched to grinding your own beans, this is the time to do it! It makes a huge difference in freshness of taste, but it is also another ritual to take part in. This grinder isnʻt actually one Iʻve used, as mine is older and no longer sold. But the high reviews for this one makes it my top option for the inevitable replacement. I recommend gifting this grinder with my next favorite…
2. Ruta Maya Organic Coffee – I still DREAM about this coffee, which I found once at a Costco on the mainland. I usually find Costcoʻs organic coffee options (when they arenʻt packaged by big-name coffee shop brands) to be great quality. But these beans were extra amazing… This isnʻt a Costco-level price, but gifting does usually allow for some level of splurge, right?
3. Stovetop Coffee Maker – I switched to plastic-free, sustainable coffee brewing with my Chemex years ago. But as much as I love pour-over, it is also time-consuming for someone like me who wants my drink “lava-hot” (as my friend describes it). So when I discovered this stovetop coffee pot, I was beyond happy! It looks like a giant espresso pot. In fact, just order the smallest size to be able to brew espresso too! I have the 6-cup pot living on my stovetop. It brews in less than 10 minutes, and then keeping it on low heat until I pour my second cup keeps it at the perfect lava-temperature.
4. Milk Frother – I was gifted with a similar milk frother several years ago, and IT HAS CHANGED ME. I am now unapologetically a high-maintenance coffee snob. I mean – I was already a coffee snob. But I wasnʻt high-maintenance! I used to just add a little cream to my coffee, and loved it. But now – Iʻm just not satisfied unless the milk is HOT and FROTHY. I also switched to whole milk since it froths better, and Iʻve gradually increased the amount I add until my now average of 1/3rd cup. Also – I pour my coffee on top of my froth, and I have a compulsion to see how high over the rim of the mug the froth will rise… GIFT THIS MILK FROTHER WITH A WARNING.
5. Chemex Pour-Over Carafe – pour-over coffee is perfect for those who love to make their morning cup a ritual. There is a serious science to making the perfect pour-over cup. I still love my Chemex, but my lava-hot determination required time spent on warming the carafe before I even started my coffee. And I am not enough of a morning person for that every day. However – I love having a sustainable option that can double as a mindfulness practice. And it does make a fabulous brew! Choose your preferred size, and donʻt forget to include pour-over coffee filters – – either paper or reusable cloth.
6. Black Currant Tea – ok. I know this isnʻt coffee. But hear me out…. This Harney & Sons tea is my favorite black tea of all times. And I think it is the perfect flavor for coffee lovers to enjoy. This is a loose-leaf tea, so you may want to add on a strainer. The flavor is smooth, with hints of berries and vanilla as well as that dark, earthy base note of a great black tea.
7. Gooseneck Kettle – this kettle is considered vital in the science of pour-over brewing… Itʻs all about the flow and rhythm of the pour, which you absolutely cannot achieve with a regular kettleʻs mouth. I love my tiny kettle (this exact one!). It takes up minimal space on my stovetop and is all I use for heating water. Gooseneck kettles are typically smaller than other kettles, so they boil very quickly – – which is another plus in my book!
Well – Iʻd say I have thoroughly shared my love of coffee.
I hope you are inspired with the perfect gift for the coffee-lover on your Christmas list! (or maybe for yourself!)
Are you a coffee-lover as well? What did I miss in this guide? Share your favorite coffee gift – to give or receive – in the comments!
Happy Shopping!
xo
Danielle