16 Smooth And Satisfying Gift Ideas For Coffee Lovers

Any coffee lover would be absolutely thrilled to receive one of these gifts to help them enjoy the perfect cup of Joe.

Now I'm sure many of us enjoy a nice cup of coffee.

As the stimulating properties of coffee mean it's a great way to wake up and become focused in the mornings, and to keep us going with whatever we're doing in the afternoons.

While visiting a coffee shop is a great way to meet friends and spend time with your loved ones too.

However, some people take it a step further and develop a real love for coffee that turns them into connoisseurs.

And for these people there are so many coffee-making items that they'd love to have, and these all make for great gifts for them.

So I've put together the following list of gift ideas for coffee lovers that would be perfect for the coffee aficionado in your life.

1. A Selection Of High Quality Coffee Beans

We'll start with a gift that absolutely every lover of coffee will appreciate, and that is a pack or two of really high quality coffee beans.

As they will love to try something new from around the world that they might not have come across before.

And you have plenty of options here, with some recommended examples you can check out below.

And you could also pick up a pack of coffee beans from any local coffee roasters, as these will be the freshest beans you can buy.

2. Somewhere To Store Their Coffee Beans

Another gift idea is to get a coffee lover something to store their beans safely in to keep them fresh and tasting their best.

And to do this you need to get them some air tight storage canisters.

As this will preserve the quality of the coffee beans and prolong their life too.

So something like the Airscape coffee storage canisters will work just fine.

3. A Burr Grinder For Their Coffee Beans

Freshly ground coffee is the bomb.

However, grinding up your coffee beans manually can be a bit of a pain, so our next gift idea is to get a coffee lover a burr grinder.

As this will do all the work for them with the simple touch of a button, and produce freshly ground coffee at the ideal consistency every time.

And the one I'd recommend is the Baratza Encore conical coffee grinder.

As this one has 40 grind settings to get their beans just right, no matter what brewing method they use to make their coffee.

4. A Variable Temperature Electric Kettle

The temperature of the water you use to make coffee is vitally important.

Because if the water is too hot it can burn the coffee and impair the flavour, while the different methods of brewing coffee all require slightly different temperatures to turn out just right.

Which means using a variable temperature kettle is really important for a true coffee connoisseur, and is a gift that they'll really appreciate.

So if this sounds like a good gift idea, check out the Fellow Stagg EKG electric kettle.

As this one is accurate, easy to use, has a pour spout perfect for coffee, and is so good it's used in barista competitions in the US.

5. A French Press For Simple Coffee Making

This brings us on to gifts that suit the many different ways that people like to brew their coffee.

And one of the most simple ways to do it is with a french press.

As all you need to do is add your freshly ground coffee and hot water, leave for 4 minutes, then plunge and enjoy.

So if you're buying for a beginner in the world of coffee, or for someone that likes to keep things simple, then the Espro P5 french press is a lovely gift for them.

6. A Pour Over Coffee Maker

The next step up from the french press is to use the pour over method when making coffee.

This involves using a coffee filter to hold your freshly ground coffee, and slowly pouring the hot water over the coffee grounds and into the pot below, given you perfectly brewed coffee.

So a pour over style coffee maker can make a nice gift for a coffee fan that enjoys this way of making their coffee.

With a top choice being the Chemex pour over glass coffee maker.

7. A Pour Over Coffee Dripper

Another gift option for a coffee lover who prefers the pour over method is the Kalita Wave coffee dripper.

As this makes an individual cup of coffee rather than a whole pot, and can be placed directly over your coffee mug.

And the design means the coffee grounds get spread out evenly, giving you a consistent and well made cup of coffee every time.

So it's a nice little gift to give to them.

8. A Coffee Scale And Timer

Using the right amount of coffee ground and getting your brewing times right is really important when making coffee.

So a gift that can help a coffee expert to make the perfect cup is a coffee scale and timer.

As this way they'll always be using the perfect amount of freshly ground beans, and won't leave the coffee sitting for too long.

Which makes the Hario V60 drip coffee scale and timer a really useful gift idea.

9. An AeroPress Coffee And Espresso Maker

A popular alternative to french presses and the pour over method is to use an Aeropress to make coffee.

The advantages of this are that it makes coffee with a less bitter taste, and is easier and quicker to use than other brewing methods.

And the clean up process is quicker afterwards too.

So if you know a coffee lover whose time is precious, they might enjoy the gift of an Aeropress coffee and espresso maker.

10. An Impressive Looking Syphon Coffee Maker

Using a syphon coffee maker isn't the fastest or easiest way to make your morning brew.

However, they make for a great gift for a coffee lover because they look so cool!

In fact, they look like something out of a nutty professors laboratory, and make the coffee brewing process resemble a science experiment.

As the bowl of water is heated by a burner at the bottom, and the water passes up into the bowl at the top containing the coffee.

Then when you remove it from the heat, the water will brew with the coffee and drip down into the bowl below, giving you an awesome cup to enjoy.

Quite the show!

So, if you want to surprise a coffee lover with an unusual gift, the Hario NEXT syphon coffee maker could do the trick. 

11. A Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Some coffee experts prefer to use the cold brew method when making their coffee.

As this can lead to a smoother and less bitter taste than when pouring hot water over freshly coffee grounds, and produces coffee that can stay fresher for longer.

So a good alternative gift idea to regular coffee makers is a cold brew coffee maker, such as the one above by OXO Good Grips.

As this one comes with a sealable glass carafe that can be stored in the fridge, giving you delicious coffee whenever you want it.

12. A Set Of Glass Coffee Mugs

Drinking your coffee in a glass mug can add to the experience, as you can see as well as taste the deliciousness inside.

So getting a coffee lover a set of glass coffee mugs like these ones by Sweese makes for a really nice gift.

And these mugs are double walled too, meaning they won't burn their hands on them, no matter how hot the coffee is inside.

13. A Milk Frother For Cappuccino Fans

If you know a coffee aficionado that loves their lattes, flat whites, or cappuccinos, then a milk frother is an absolute must for a gift.

As this will give them the perfect consistency of hot milk and foam to enjoy a professional quality cup of coffee in their own home.

And a milk frother that is a popular choice among coffee lovers is the Nespresso Aerccino4.

As this one has two hot milk and hot foam settings to suit whichever type of milky coffee they prefer.

14. A Book To Increase Their Coffee Knowledge

A book on coffee is a great gift for any coffee geek.

As not only does it increase their knowledge of everything coffee, it elevates them above the level of the casual coffee lover to the true coffee expert.

And there are plenty of coffee books available that cover just about everything they need to know, with one example being The World Atlas Of Coffee by James Hoffman.

As this features coffee beans from all around the world, explaining their history, how they're grown, and what impact it has on the local region.

Plus it's full of fantastic photos too, so will sit proudly on their coffee table for when guests come over.

15. A Cake Cookbook For Sweet Treats To Go With Their Coffee

The bitterness of coffee means it goes really well with sweet things, which is why coffee and cake are a match made in heaven.

So a little gift idea that is good for a coffee lover with a sweet tooth is a cake cookbook.

As this way they can learn to bake a few treats to go with their morning or afternoon cup of coffee.

And these are great to share when they have friends or family over too.

So something like Mary Berry's Baking Bible would be ideal, as it has 250 recipes for delicious cakes and baked treats.

16. An Top Quality Espresso Coffee Machine

The final gift idea for coffee lovers on our list is a bit of a splurge, but it's a gift they will absolutely adore.

Because having their own espresso machine in the kitchen is a dream for many coffee aficionados.

As these machines do everything for you, from grinding the beans and controlling the temperature of the water, to frothing up milk to pour over the top.

And a great example of an espresso machine that ticks all the boxes is The Barista Express by Breville.

As this will deliver barista standard coffee in under a minute and whenever they want it, at the touch of a button.

So it's the ideal addition to any coffee lover's kitchen. 

Rounding Up

If you know someone who is a big fan of coffee, then things like the method of brewing, the beans they use, and the equipment they have in the kitchen is going to be important to them.

Which gives us plenty of gift ideas when buying gifts for coffee lovers.

And we believe that each item on our list would make a gift that they would find useful and truly appreciate receiving.