List of Gift Ideas for a Coffee Snob.
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You love coffee. You love your coffee-lover friend, wife, husband, or entanglement, etc. You don't want to disappoint them and you want your coffee-related gift to be a hit.
Don't settle for mediocre and tacky gift ideas. Be assured, anything on this list will make an impression. I got you! ๐
Here are some truly unique gift ideas for the coffee fanatic in your life:
Le Creuset Stoneware French Press
Bougie. French. Ceramic. Timeless.
Enough said.
HARIO Double Vacuum Structure
If your coffee snob loved one plans to inject themselves with coffee throughout an extended period of timeโthis large coffee server will keep the coffee hot for a really long time. That way they only have to brew once.
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle
Your dear coffee snob most likely already has a stovetop gooseneck kettle. But this what's cooler than a stove-top kettle? This Tesla of kettles. (it's electric)
Here's the inexpensive alternativeโgood value and good ratings.
Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The best part of waking up, is freshly ground, fresh roasted coffee.
Quality beans are half the battle, 1/3 of the rest of the battle is grinding fresh.
The Baratza grinders are like reliable mini tanks. Won't cost you a liver like commercial coffee grinders, but they do a pretty damn good job. Plus they are built to be repaired if need be.
KRUPS Precision Grinder Flat Burr Coffee
"I want to grind fresh coffee but I don't want to spend that much money on a grinder".
I got this grinder to have at my girlfriend's place. When we are ready to take it to the next level, I'll upgrade to a Baratza. When she bears my children, I'll upgrade to a E43.
MELODRIP Pour Over Coffee Tool
Craft coffee is all about brewing with precision. At this point, ask yourself this question: "how crazy is my beloved coffee snob?"
If their obsession is akin to surgical precisionโthen this Melodrip brewing tool will make the water hit the coffee grounds in an exacting angle and in an algorithmically timed manner โ or something along those lines. ๐
Corkcicle 16oz Coffee Mug - Triple-Insulated Stainless Steel Cup with Handle
Have you ever been on a roll and super focused at work/school then your buzz gets killed by your once-hot-coffee-turned-cold?
I know. It's pretty sad.
These triple-insulated mugs from Corkcicle it will keep your coffee warm longer than you can recite the constitution of the US 20 times in 5 different languages.
The cons?
It works too well. Sometimes after 20 minutes, I'll burn my tongue because the liquid is still hot.
Onyx Coffee Lab Roaster Sample Box
Coffee bean profile preference is very sacred. Everyone has their own taste. But sometimes is great to explore other flavor profiles.
This Roaster sample is perfect. Not only because it gives you a taste of different beans, but because their box design is deserving of some serious design awards.
Origami Ceramic Coffee Dripper
In my 10+ years of coffee making, I've rarely said "holy eff" when looking at a piece of gear.
When I first say this Origami dripper on IG, I immediately exclaimed, "ALEXA, buy me an origami coffee dripper NOW."
Batteries not included so remember to buy filters.
VERO 4.25 oz. Cortado Glass
NotNeutral is like the Apple of coffee serveware. They have produced some of the most iconic and "magical" coffee mugs and cups so far.
These Cortado glasses are one of their greatest hits.
Comes in clear and rose colors.
To Recap:
๐ Le Creuset Stoneware French Press - bougie french press.
๐ HARIO Double Vacuum Pot - keeps a large amount of coffee hot.
๐ Fellow Stagg Electric Pour-Over Kettle - the Tesla of pour over kettles.
๐ Encore Grinder - fresh ground coffee is the best part of waking up.
๐ KRUPS Precision Grinder - budget version of the above.
๐ MELODRIP Pour Over Tool - makes water hit the perfect spot.
๐ Corkcicle Tripple Insulated Mug - Will keep coffee hot until the second coming.
๐ Onyx Coffee Lab Roaster Sample Box - Aesthetic AF coffee bean sampler.
๐ Origami Ceramic Coffee Dripper - Aesthetic AF pour over ( get filters too).
๐ VERO Cortado Glass - Aesthetic AF cups for espresso drinks.
Home coffee brewing is a way of life.
And this is why your loved one is a coffee snob. Because they care. They want to live with purpose. And it's good to care about things.
When looking for an awesome coffee-related gift, you can't go wrong with the recommendations above, just make sure they already don't own them. ๐