Welcome to one of the best shopping gift guides you’ll find online if you swear by your morning cold brew or looking for that brew-tiful gift for the coffee lover in your life (yes, the pun was totally intended).
Whether you’re in the mood to tend to some holiday shopping early (side note: you came to the right place) or want to upgrade your morning roast, our curated guide to the best gifts for coffee lovers is one to sift through — or should we say sip through.
We take all of our gift guides seriously around here, but this one was brought to you by a cup of our favorite espresso — the caffeinated catalyst for creative gift ideas, after all — and our strong blend of passion for all things coffee.
Whether you’re shopping for your wife who, like the Dunkin’ man, runs on coffee, or your boyfriend who favors a solid cup of straight-up black (we all know this person), read on for the *actually* good list of ideas we’d recommend IRL.
To sweeten up this guide up a bit, most of our picks have been tested and reviewed by the New York Post Shopping team — the cold foam on top of your cold brew.
Cuisinart Premium Programmable Single Serve Coffee Maker
Gift your loved one a coffee maker that’ll match with their kitchen appliances. The Cuisinart Premium Programmable Single Serve Coffee Maker is one of our top picks, compatible with all K-cups. It comes in *hot* with its hot water button, allowing you to enjoy instant coffee, soup, tea and hot cocoa.
Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker is the real deal, as far as most drip coffee makers go. Fairly priced and extremely versatile, you can pour coffee over the included pour-over carafe, or on the side to allow your favorite roast to drip into your travel mug. Genius!
Coffee Crewneck Sweatshirt
We’re all about the Coffee Crewneck Sweatshirt from Etsy — the gift perfect for the coffee lover you know (or, quite possibly, yourself). Its “latte girl” TikTok aesthetic is one we adore, and it’s the ideal cozy gift to pick up this year.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Etsy gifts.
Bodum Java Coffee Press 4-Piece Set
New York Post Shopping readers love the Bodum Java Coffee Press 4-Piece Set — as they should. It’s the ideal $25 gift idea that we personally love and use on WFH mornings. It’s simple to use, impressively, and elevates the coffee game a smidge more than traditional machines.
How to use? French press coffee is ideally served once it has been left to sit for four minutes. After pouring in the hot, boiled water, simply stir the coffee grounds and flip over its included classic sand timer. It’ll signal your coffee is ready for pressing after exactly four minutes. Voilà!
Bean Box World Coffee Tour
A top-rated gift idea suited for the lover of all things coffee is the Bean Box World Coffee Tour. We’ve received it as a gift once or twice and always become excited to try a new blend from around the world. It’s a wonderful gift idea for less than $100, too.
Inside, you’ll find 12 expertly-curated coffees from around the world along with tasting notes and brew tips — ideal for beginner brewers and advanced baristas alike. Better yet, you can select your preference of whole bean or freshly-ground coffee before checkout.
Galliano Espresso Liqueur
To make your coffee a notch sweeter, opt for the Galliano Espresso Liqueur. It’s a New York Post Shopping reader favorite, thanks to its Italian-made charm that blends top-of-the-line Arabica and Robusta coffees. The best part? Its deep flavor contains hints of chocolate. That’s it, we’re sprinting.
Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker
The Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker has had a place on our countertops for years and hasn’t left, thanks to its ability to make wonderful, single-serve cups of coffee. It’s easy to use, has a versatile of delicious-tasting pods you can order directly from its website (or, on Amazon) and is backed by an impressive 97,000 rave reviews by coffee enthusiasts.
Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine with Milk Frother
After using a catalog of coffee machines over the years, we can attest there’s nothing quite like the Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine with Milk Frother. When you place your ice and almond milk in your favorite drinkware and brew espresso, it makes an iced latte like no other, too.
SMEG 50s Retro Coffee Grinder
With a cool, blast-from-the-past look, the SMEG 50s Retro Coffee Grinder is one of our favorite gift ideas yet. It stands right beside our Keurig and Nespresso machines on the counter (proof that we take coffee very seriously) and makes using whole beans as simple as ever. Plus, it doubles as kitchen decor.
For more options, check out our guide to the best coffee grinders.
Atlas Coffee Club Subscription
As far as subscription gifts go, the Atlas Coffee Club Subscription is one of our favorites to recommend to others who are looking for an idea to give someone who has everything (the struggle is real). It’s one of the simplest ways to try coffee from around the world, where the brand features 12 ounces of freshly-roasted coffee, flavor notes, a postcard and brewing tips each months.
That’s right — the heavenly world of coffee is delivered fresh to your door, no questions asked.
Anthropologie Festive Icon Juice Glass
Contrary to what its product name states, the Anthropologie Festive Icon Juice Glass are some of our favorites to used for our morning and mid-afternoon iced lattes. Festively fun and great for the holidays, the snowmen, candy cane, gingerbread men and tree detailing makes the aesthetic glassware picture-perfect for winter.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Anthropologie gifts.
Jordan’s Skinny Syrups Variety Bundle (5-Pack)
You can’t have Starbucks-grade coffee without a pour of specialty syrups, and that’s exactly what Jordan’s Skinny Syrups sets out to do. Its Variety Bundle (5-Pack) is every coffee lover’s pantry dream, complete with tasty flavors like white chocolate, vanilla caramel créme and more.
Plus, the bottles look great on your bar cart (which can double as a coffee cart, if you so choose).
Driftaway Coffee Subscription
Sustainably made and uniquely crafted, a Driftaway Coffee Subscription will be a treat to any coffee lover you know. Namely, its personalized subscriptions are the bean-by-mail offering that will ensure you have quality coffee on hand.
First, your gift recipient will begin with an explorer kit featuring five coffees to taste from around the world. Then, they’ll join a self-guided Zoom coffee tasting to learn more. After, they can set their preferences and pick subscription profiles before discovering new coffees and expanding their palette. Genius.
Uncommon Goods Book Nook Reading Valet
Coffee lovers and book lovers, unite. The Uncommon Goods Book Nook Reading Valet is a thoughtful gift idea for the person who always has a good book, a coffee mug and reading glasses at bay. For $50, it’s fairly priced and will be treasured for years of cozy time.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Uncommon Goods gifts.
Pottery Barn Gingerbread House Lidded Mugs
Ideal for both a hot cup of coffee and a hot mug of cocoa, the Pottery Barn Gingerbread House Lidded Mugs adds a touch of festive flair to holiday gifting. The retailer offers them sold by the mug or as a four-pack and, because they’re one is crafted from stoneware and hand-painted, each one is unique.
Uncommon Experiences Trade Secrets: Coffee Tasting Class
For the coffee lover who has *too* many mugs, we have the next best gift idea — the Uncommon Experiences Trade Secrets: Coffee Tasting Class! With this interactive treat, your gift recipient will receive a custom tasting kit and learn inside secrets in a 75-minute class where professional roasters and brewers will reveal trade techniques for your next coffee-making session.
De’Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine
The De’Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine is one of the best values for the money (after vast research) and ideal for the person on your list who has been wanting one for a while. This particular model is available at various online retailers, has garnered more than 8,000 glimmering reviews on Amazon alone and includes a 15-bar pump pressure and milk frother in its design.
More, its contemporary and compact makeup will brew cappuccinos, lattes and espressos right from your kitchen.
Café Specialty Coffee Maker with 10-Cup Insulated Thermal Carafe
When we first tested and reviewed the Café Specialty Coffee Maker with 10-Cup Insulated Thermal Carafe, we were sharing the news of its hot modern design to the masses: “it’s so high tech!” and “it’s perfect for holiday entertaining” shot out of our mouths like rapid fire.
It’s not a coffee maker that sits on our counter year-round, but — just like your KitchenAid Stand Mixer — is worth the investment and the storage space. With WiFi-enabled voice-to-brew technology, you can customize your large pot the way you like it.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
If you brew coffee early in the morning and cannot stand when it becomes lukewarm, the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 is a quick fix. In fact, it’s what we’re gifting our moms this year because of the same daily dilemma.
This app-controlled heated coffee mug is locked and loaded with an 80-minute battery life and a scratch-resistant, light-up design. Its temperature range (in any of its marvelous colors) spans from 120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, too.
Lulu Candles Espresso Bean Scented Soy Jar Candle
Meet the coffee-scented candle that’s on our nightstands and never left. The Lulu Candles Espresso Bean Scented Soy Jar Candle is one we constantly rave about IRL and has a rich, heavenly scent that you can enjoy even when it’s unlit. Its 100% cotton wicks and $20 price point is enough to seamlessly add it to your Amazon cart, too.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Amazon items under $25.
On the Rocks Iced Coffee Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt
The On the Rocks Iced Coffee Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt is consistently made with love by five-star Etsy shop owner OhSarahJean who marries coffee love with cozy love. It has your gift recipient’s name written all over it (especially if they can’t live without iced coffee).
Personalization Mall Initial Accent Personalized Tumbled Stone Coaster Set
We recently picked up the Personalization Mall Initial Accent Personalized Tumbled Stone Coaster Set for the newlyweds we know, and it adds a personalized touch to every gift they recently received from their wedding registry. For less than $25, it’ll soon turn into a coffee table staple.
KRUVE Coffee Brew Stick
Why is the KRUVE Coffee Brew Stick worth the pick-me-up (to accompany your morning pick-me-up, should we say)? It can be used to agitate grounds during the brew process for better-tasting coffee.
Here’s your 30-second crash course on agitation: it’s “the process of mixing or shuffling coffee grounds while brewing,” per the product description, which ensures water passes through your coffee in a more uniform fashion for that perfect taste every time.
Bodum Bistro Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle
Sleek and sexy for your stovetop, the Bodum Bistro Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle is a nifty pick for any coffee lover. Notably, its ergonomic design allows for full control over the speed and consistency of the water flow. This helps ensure a great pour over for brewing every time.
For more options, check out our guide to the best kettles.
GrowlerWerks uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
We need to place the GrowlerWerks uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker on your radar. It’s a particular coffee machine we’re excited to test out ourselves soon (yes, it was on our wishlists, as it should be on yours). For the more niche coffee lover who appreciates Nitro cold brew, this elegant maker will cut down on coffee shop costs, too.
A unique feature of this model is its Nitrotap technology which dispenses a full cascading pour, creamy texture and delicious flavor. If you own this, you’ll sure to be the most supreme host, BTW.
Donuts & Coffee Lovers Gift Pack
We don’t love every package that ships to our door (especially the credit card bill) but nobody can resist a shipment of coffee and donuts — and that’s a fact. With Goldbelly — aka one of the best food delivery services ever — you’ll score big this holiday season with a less-than-$100, delectable gift idea that we personally want to receive. Like, now.
Caffeine Chemistry Beaker Mug
We found the perfect gift for the coffee lover who’s also in the STEM industry. Is there anything more fitting than the Caffeine Chemistry Beaker Mug? We didn’t think so, either, and it’s the ideal studying companion for the college-aged science major you know.
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