There’s at least one person on your gift-giving list who is obsessed with coffee. Probably more than one if you think a little longer. The coffee lover in your life just became the easiest person to buy for this holiday season. Check out these coffee-themed picks in a range of prices suitable for any budget:
Handpresso*
The Handpresso is a revolutionary device. No longer must you wait to get home or to your favorite coffee shop in order to enjoy a delicious, high quality shot of espresso. Take it to work, on the road, to great outdoors, out on the water or virtually anywhere on vacation and never be without that much needed hit of caffeine.
The Wild Hybrid and Pump Pop handheld machines work with ground coffee or pods and come in several colors. Or choose the Auto Travel Set or Outdoor Set. Each comes with a carrying case and accessories.
The Handpresso is the ultimate gift for coffee-lovers and nifty gadget enthusiasts alike. The wow factor will earn you brownie points all year long.
*Read our full review of the Handpresso Auto Travel Set.
Prices start at $99. Find at www.importika.com.
Coffee of the Month Club
A subscription to a coffee of the month club is a no-brainer for the coffee fiend in your circle. But there are so many. How to choose? Find a company that offers high-quality single-origin beans and discloses details about where they are grown and how they are processed.
Atlas Coffee Club fits the bill. They support ethically sustainable farming practices and make it their mission to artfully roast the coffee beans to accentuate the unique flavors of the region.
A three-month subscription costs $59.95; six months $108; and 12 months $199. Order at www.atlascoffeeclub.com.
Art Prints
Lorelai Gilmore is the patron saint of coffee. Commemorate her wisdom and wit with an original art print. Framed, they make excellent and unique gifts.
8″ x 10″ matted. $24.99. Find in GenuineDesignCo’s Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/GenuineDesignCo.
8″ x 8″. $16. Find in heytheredesign’s Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/heytheredesign.
Pumpkin Spice Emulsified MCT Oil
Supercharge your morning cup of coffee with flavor and a clean source of fuel derived from coconuts. Emulsified MCT oil supports a healthy metabolism that stirs evenly and instantly into any drink. The pumpkin spice flavor will get you into the holiday spirit. Also comes in vanilla, strawberry and coconut flavors. Made by Onnit, a reputable company that aims to inspire peak performance in its customers with supplements, foods and fitness equipment.
Here’s what one satisfied customer has to say:
“The Onnit Pumpkin Spice Emulsified MCT oil is one of my favorite new products, period. I didn’t think it was possible to look forward to my morning coffee more than I already did… I was wrong.
The oil combines the most sought after flavor from your local coffee shop with the best part of the coconut oil, MCT, all while acting as a creamer for your morning hot brew or your afternoon cold brew. As for the taste and flavor, it’s in the Goldilocks zone. Just right.”
$27.95 (plus 20 percent off your first purchase). Find at www.onnit.com.
Pour Over Coffee Maker
Pour-over coffee is all the rage these days. As opposed to other brewing methods, this manual method allows enthusiasts to control the process and create a cup suited exactly to their own tastes. This 34-ounce coffee maker by Bodum produces a rich aroma and robust flavor in about 3 to 4 minutes. It is eco-friendly due to the permanent stainless steel filter and the cork band provides a comfortable and heat-resistant grip.
$24.99. Find at Macy’s or www.macys.com.
Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
How about some caffeine with your caffeine? These little candies pack a real punch. A bag of these espresso beans individually ensconced in rich 70 percent dark chocolate makes a terrific stocking stuffer.
$4.95. Find at www.groovycandies.com.
Sail Away Cold Brew Coffee
Your author can attest to the smooth and delicious flavor of Sail Away Coffee’s cold brew. The word ‘amazing’ comes to mind. The only thing better than the coffee itself is having it delivered straight to your door. Available unsweetened or sweetened with six grams of natural cane sugar. Bonus: By supporting Sail Away Coffee, you are supporting a local Long Island business.
12-pack $47; 24-pack $89. Find at www.sailawaycoffee.com.
Baratza Encore Burr Grinder
The Encore by Baratza is the go-to entry level grinder for home enthusiasts. This model features 40 individual grind settings and can please any palate. The motor is quiet and the conical burrs produce consistent grinds and will remain sharp for many years.
$129. Find at www.amazon.com.
