52 Gifts for coffee lovers they’ll actually use in 2024 - Barista Recommends
Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee lover, snob, or enthusiast in your life? Maybe it’s a birthday gift, Christmas gift, wedding gift, anniversary gift, mothers day gift, fathers day gift, Leaving present, congratulations present, so on and so, you get the point. There’s a lot of gift giving times when you may need to find the perfect coffee gift. You might just be looking for something to gift yourself, why not, you deserve a treat, it’s 2024
The point is, I’ve worked professionally as a Barista in many bars, restaurants and café. If theirs one thing I know, its the difference between good coffee gifting and a waste of money. Especially when the person you’re gifting for really loves coffee.
So with that being said, here’s 52 gift ideas for the coffee lover in your life for 2024. Recommended personally by myself, a professional working barista.
Portable Espresso Machine
This manual operated espresso machine is just genius. All you need to do is add ground coffee and boiling water, then manually express your espresso. Simple. Perfect for the coffee snob who works in an office or likes to get out a lot.
Coffee Scales
Every coffee lover needs some good scales to weigh out the perfect amount of coffee grounds. Measurements are important, but the problem with most scales is that they don’t tend to work great for small measurements and .1 measurements. Which these do. I mean, being specifically designed for coffee you would think they do, right?
Bodum French Press
Ah, the classic French press. A coffee snobs must have. No papers, no capsules, no fuss. Just high quality coffee grounds and perfectly weighed then you let the French press do it’s thing. There’s lots of options for French presses but by far Bodum get the highest ratings.
De’Longhi Coffee Grinder
Lets talk about coffee grinders for a second. A lot of your little fancy coffee gadgets need ground coffee. Which of course you can just buy online, but nothing tastes better then the fresh ground stuff. And what a satisfying feeling it is to be grinding coffee. That being said, the next few recommendations are all about coffee grinders. Like this here De’longhi. Great value for money coffee grinder.
Shardor Coffee Grinder
If the De’Longhi isn’t for you then I’d recommend the Shardor coffee grinder. It’s a lot smaller and a lot cheaper. Perfect for a gift if you’re just not sure whether the coffee lover in your life already has a grinder. It also has the ability to grind nuts and spices so what’s not to love? Multi-functional and all.
Manual Coffee Grinder
Even smaller still is the Groenenberg manual coffee grinder. Just add your beans in the top and manually grind till your hearts content. And yes, you still have the option to switch between coarse grinds perfect for cold brew and fine grinds for espresso.
Chemex
It was only a matter of time before I added the Chemex to this list. Chemex has been making quite the name for itself around the world of coffee. Its one of the highest quality pour over coffee gadgets on the market. Every coffee snob wants a Chemex. They are perfectly designed from non-porous glass to create the finest quality of pour over coffee imaginable. Not to mention they look stunning. Makes you feel like some kind of coffee scientist with that beaker like look.
Chemex Filter Papers
Not much of an outstanding gift but a must have if you get the above Chemex are these Chemex filters. I’ve added it to the list because if the coffee lover in your life already has a Chemex (high possibility) then they will likely need a top up on their filters.
Coffee Scoop with Clip
How about this cute coffee scoop with an added clip to keep those coffee beans bag sealed up.
Coffee Guide Poster
This cool looking poster is a beautifully illustrated guide on how to make 20 different coffees. What’s not to love about it?
The World Atlas of Coffee
Everything you need to know about coffee is in this book. 272 pages of absolute coffee knowledge bliss by non-other then James Hoffmann. Modern day coffee influencer, world class barista and Youtuber.
Sage Precision Brewer
The Sage precision brewer is a coffee lovers dream. In fact, this is the exact same machine used in my current place of work. Everyone always compliments the filter coffee and its all down to this beloved gadget. It’s no-doubt that you’ve got to really love someone to get them this. But boy, if you do. They will be forever grateful, trust me on that.
“Bring Me Coffee” Socks
Not as impressive as buying someone a sage coffee brewer. But not everyone deserves a gift that extravagant. These are sure good for a quick laugh. Perfect stocking filler, secret Santa type gift.
Coffee T-shirt
Keeping with the coffee clothing theme, how about this whimsical coffee T-shirt. At the very least it would make a great pyjama top!
Coffee Hoody
Lastly with the coffee fashion theme and less whimsical is this “Don’t Forget To Drink Coffee” hoody. Perfect for cosying up into 2022.
Travel Coffee Cup
More then a coffee cup for on the go. This here is a leakproof, LED, touch screen temperature display travel cup. How freaking awesome is that?
Stovetop Coffee Maker
A stovetop coffee maker doesn’t just look great, but they also create absolutely amazing tasting coffee. Non more so then the Bialetti. Highly regarded great piece of kit. You can’t go wrong with this one.
Arabica Coffee Scrub
Coffee isn’t just for drinking… It’s also good for exfoliating, hydrating and battling cellulite, wrinkles and stretch marks. Gifting bathroom essentials is an absolute classic, so if you have a coffee lover in your life, why not combine the two?
Russell Hobbs Luna Filter Coffee Machine
Another great pick for filter coffee machines. You can also get this same one in red or silver. What’s not to love?
Black Coffee Scented Candle
You ever smelt coffee and thought “Gosh, that smells bloody delightful. Wish I could bottle that smell” Well how about this, a black coffee scented coffee candle. This is perfect for the coffee lover who has everything. Or when you’re unsure if they actually want what you’re planning on getting. Rest at ease that they probably do not have a coffee smelling candle and if they like coffee, you already know that they love the smell.
Sage Barista Coffee Machine
This is literally a professional barista machine that you can have at home. It’s from Sage so you already know its good quality. With an actual milk foamer and dose controls, any coffee snob or coffee lover alike will be truly in their element.
De’Longhi Coffee Tamper
The perfect addition to anyone with a professional coffee machine like the one above. This would also make a great gift for anyone who works as a barista themselves as a nice little gadget they can use at work for optimal coffee.
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Beans
Some of the most sought-after, luxury coffee beans in the world are Jamaica Blue Mountain. They have quite the reputation for their mild flavour and lack of bitterness. A must try for any coffee lover. £52 may seem expensive but this is 454 grams of 100% Jamaica blue mountain coffee beans so rest assured its well worth it.
Union Dark Roasted Espresso Coffee beans
If the 100% Jamaica blue mountain coffee beans are out of your budget. Then a good go to for quality yet affordable coffee, in my opinion, is unions revelation coffee beans.
Worlds Finest Coffee Gift Set
A great gift idea for any coffee lover is this set of worlds finest coffees. It comes with 5 different speciality and single estate coffees which you brew directly in the bag by adding hot water and allowing them to steep. Pretty cool if you ask me.
Sass & Belle Mojave Mug
What to say about these mugs. The only thing I really need to say is that I personally have 4 in my household. I bought them for my partner for Christmas. I bought them for my mum at Christmas. If that doesn’t show how dedicated I am to these mugs I don’t know what would.
Tassimo Bosch Coffee Pod Machine
Coffee pod machines have really came along way. Truth be told, from a barista point of view. These are less superior to the bean to cup machines. Bean to cup gives you a hell of a lot more freshness and versatility. However, they are selling well for a reason. They are easy to use, cheap, and the pods themselves have came along way to the point that if you compare this machine to a lot of similar priced bean to cups. This is going to come out on top 9-10 times.
Tassimo Pod Holder Draw
This is only for if you purchased a pod coffee machine, or if the person you’re buying for owns a pod coffee machine. Its a draw that goes directly under your pod machine. Made specifically for the Tassimo one above, but I don’t see why you have to pair it with the Tassimo, which holds and organised up to 60 pods.
Tassimo Latte Coffee Pods
Okay, last coffee pod gift recommendation I promise. So you have the coffee pod machine, you have the draw (or the person you’re buying for has them) the next thing you will need before you can enjoy your favourite café quality coffee is the pods. And the most popular pods? It has to be Tassimos Costa Latte pods with over 27.8 thousand reviews. 85% of which are 5 stars and 10% are 4 stars.
Turkish Coffee Pot
The perfect gift for someone who truly loves coffee, is this traditional Turkish coffee pot. Not only will they have beautifully made coffee but it will allow them to really appreciate the process of making the coffee.
Electric Gooseneck Coffee Pot
Another super cool coffee gift is this here gooseneck stove top coffee pot. Not only does it look aesthetically amazing, its also digitally temperature controlled. Meaning you can have both the perfectly made coffee, served in a perfect way. Win win.
Household Coffee Bean Roasting Machine
Now this is a gift worth giving. This is a coffee roasting machine made for home uses. Meaning you can have a fully functional coffee roasting set up straight from your kitchen counter. Because why settle for buying commercial coffee when you know exactly how you like it?
Ember Temperature Controlled Smart Mug
At first glance you might think “well jeez, that seems expensive for a mug” let me explain. This is the new Ember temperature smart mug. Its app controlled. Founded by inventor Clay Alexander, Ember creates, designs and develops temperature control products that offer people complete customisation. The award-winning Ember mug is the most advanced coffee mug on the market.
Mr Black Coffee Liqueur
For the coffee lover who loves to drink, I’d recommend Mr Black’s coffee liqueur. Perfect served over ice or mixed up in an Espresso Martini. Fact is, every coffee lover who likes cocktails loves Espresso Martini’s. So help them along with a good quality coffee liqueur.
Automatic Milk Frother and Warmer
The one things that can ruin a craft coffee at home is easily flat cold milk. Its that one thing café’s have above home coffee connoisseurs. Now with a piece of kit like this, that’s simply not the case. The beauty of it is its all automatic, meaning its super simple to work, just sit back and let the frother do the work.
Ground Coffee Taster Pack
I’ve mentioned a lot about fresh coffee bean gadgets so far. But that doesn’t mean I don’t recommend pre-ground coffee. A lot of us tend to use pre ground coffee more then whole beans. It just so happens that a lot of it is garbage. I’d recommend this one by Spiller & Tait which comes in a pack of their 4 top choices.
Vacuum Coffee Brewing Siphon
This scientist looking piece of gear is the Diguo new generation electric siphon. Theirs no doubt that this is sure to impress any coffee lover. It works by heating the water enough to vacuum infuse ground coffee. Its honestly an amazing piece of equipment. Just so so cool. And ain’t that the point of a good gift?
Cold Brew Coffee Maker
For the person who loves Americanos or iced lattes, this is a dream. A cold brew coffee maker with 99.9% double filtration for the cleanest strained cold brew coffee without faffing around with filter papers and slow filtration.
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
This is the uKeg Nitro, which allows anyone to easily serve nitro cold brew coffee at home. Basically put, if the above cold brew maker was the Primark version of cold brew makers, this would be the Prada version…
Silver Sterling Coffee Bean Necklace
Here’s a cute gifting idea that isn’t just another coffee gadget. How about a coffee bean necklace? It’s super adorable and not something that someone would necessarily think about buying for themselves, which is why it makes it the perfect gift.
Chocolate shaker duster and Cappuccino Stencils
You want to know the best trick for getting clean looking chocolate patterns on coffees that make them look amazing? Use a stencil. It’s that simple. Not only does this pack include the shaker duster but it also has 16 different cappuccino stencils to choose from.
25 Hand-Roasted Gourmet Coffee Bags
If theirs nothing in the box that they don’t like, then perhaps they just don’t like coffee. This box from Coffee Brewer holds 25 assorted coffee bags. Perfect for the working coffee lover.
Double Walled Coffee Glasses
These double walled glasses are perfect for insolating coffee and keeping the temperature consistent for longer. There’s lots to choose from but the best ones in my opinion have to be these from Bodum.
De’Longhi Bean To Cup Coffee Machine
When it comes to bean to cup coffee machines there’s a lot to choose from. My personal Barista recommendation is for this here De’longhi machine. It’s also one of Amazons top reviewed, if that doesn’t say enough I don’t know what does!
Monin Coffee Syrup Gift Set
Every coffee lover needs to syrups for when they’re wanting to jazz things up a little. Monin is the market leading for a reason, however, their syrups are not just made for coffee. My recommendation for gifting for coffee lovers is the coffee gift set which includes caramel, vanilla, gingerbread, hazelnut and amaretto.
Coffee Canister
This clever stainless steal coffee container is designed to keep coffee fresher for longer. Which includes date-tracker, CO2 valve for freshness & scoop. Its the details that matter.
Organic Arabica Coffee
You can’t go wrong with a classic coffee bean/grounds gifting. These ones are not only super tasty with a pack of 4 differing in flavour and intensity, but they are also organic. So good for your taste buds and good for the planet. What’s not to love?
Insulated Reusable Coffee Mug
In-keeping with our planet-friendly gifting is this here insulated reusable coffee cup. Not only does it look cool and keep coffee more regulated then crappy coffee shops cups, but it means you cut out a big chunk of your coffee loving eco footprint and waste.
Lavazza Bulk Coffee Beans
If the problem isn’t finding the perfect coffee beans but finding enough coffee beans. Then this is your solution. Lavazza isn’t the most organic or freshest coffee but it still tastes great. And with this buy you get 6x 1000g bags. That’s 6000 grams of coffee beans for £59.98, an amazing deal!
Nespresso Vertuo Plus
Nespresso. A brand in the world of coffee you’re probably quite familiar with thanks to non other than George Clooney. Not only do these guys have a big budget for celebrity endorsement, they also make stunning coffee machines with amazing technical design. The best in the range that I’d recommend has to be the Nespresso Vertuo Plus.
Nespresso Coffee Capsules
This gift only works if the person has the Nespresso coffee machine. Or if you happen to be gifting them the above machine and want to stock them up with Nespresso capsules. It’s a mixed variety pack of their best capsules from light and soft flavours to dark intense flavours.
Belgium Luxury Royal Family Balance Syphon Coffee Maker
As far as luxury coffee siphons go, this is your go to. Not only does it look stunning, but it makes you appreciate the process of making fresh coffee as well as appreciating great tasting coffees.
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Hi, I’m Cameron. Guv’nor of Smartblend and writer of this here article. If this gift guide has at all helped you, then you might find it useful to check out more of my gift giving guides below.
