Steam from hot milk
& freshly ground beans..
Locally roasted coffee
wrapped right under the tree-ee
Pour overs, K-cups, French Presses– Yes, Please
These are a few of my
favorite coffee things..

Still wondering what to get the person who has everything?

We can help!

Do you still have people to shop for and are running out of ideas? The Story of Coffee can help with that too.

Or maybe you’re the one who is known for giving unique and memorable gifts and want to keep your reputation intact.

Whatever your situation, we here at The Story of Coffee are the information source for all things coffee. With coffee culture at an all time high, giving the gift of coffee can be the perfect gift for this holiday season.

Coffee Meme Coffee Gift Ideas

If you’re like me, a hot cup of coffee is an amazing thing. For those with little ones bounding around, a cup that stay’s hot is the unicorn of coffee.

One solution? This useful electric Coffee warmer and mug set;

Coffee Warmer & Mug Set

The Coffee Warmer & Mug Set

Giving a gift is great, giving a gift that solves a problem…PRICELESS.

Remember, It’s never too late for coffee!

So, what are your options?

Shop Local

Buying freshly roasted coffee beans and coffee gifts can be done in person at your local coffee shops, grocery and home-ware stores.

Incredibly, there are now more than 32,600 Starbucks stores worldwide! That makes for a good chance there’s one very close to where you are now.

Many coffee lovers have coffee themed kitchens in their homes or aspire to create such a room.

This would be the perfect setting for mugs, aprons, coffee making devices, coffee gadgets and coffee inspired art posters.

French-Art-Nouveau-Vintage-Illustration-Coffee-Poster-TheStoryofCoffee

Cafes Torrefies by Henri Privat-Livemont – 1898

Not sure which color or what’s needed? Insert gift card here, which could be a great addition to a homemade coffee themed gift basket.

If your gift receiver prefers a specialty coffee drink, check out our post on 10 ways to make coffee at home, to find out what they need to make it.

Keep in mind that supporting locally owned businesses can be done in your own backyard as well as cities and towns that you visit.

Send Your Coffee Lover on a Tasting Adventure

If you know your gift recipient loves specialty coffee, but not sure what kind. (since there is a whole world of options!)

We’d recommend trying one (or all) of our Top 5 single origin coffees. Check your local coffee shop to find specialty beans.

And if you want to make it super easy… just send them a specialty coffee subscription from our fave source The Bean Box!

They’re currently offering 50% off your first box plus free shipping.

The Bean Box Affiliate - Coffee Gift Ideas

Handmade Homemade

Here is where it’s time to get creative if you’ve got the skills.

Decorate shirts, aprons, or paint your own mugs in a coffee theme. You can create the ultimate unique item if you go this route.

If you want to craft on a time crunch, head to a local hobby store and make your own creations. Wrap and you are ready.

Remember, you don’t have to make homemade to give a homemade gift. Hello Etsy, my old friend!

From Your Oven to Their Heart

With a few healthy ingredients you can bake up a perfect coffee side-dish and wonderful gift in less than 2 hours!

Of course we’re talking Coffee Cake!

And not just any coffee cake, this amazing and delicious recipe is not only scrumptious, it’s healthy too. (Gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugars)

Healthy Coffee Cake - Coffee Gift Ideas

Scrumptious, Healthy and Delicious, Yum!

Healthy Coffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients (What to gather up!)

  • 2 cups gluten-free oat flour
  • 2 ½ cups almond flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk
  • ¾ cup pure maple syrup
  • cup coconut sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Instructions (How to mix it up!)

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F and grease up a bundt pan with baking spray
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set it to the side
  3. In a different large bowl, combine the oil, coconut milk, cashew milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended
  4. Stir dry ingredients into the wet (Don’t forget the walnuts!). Pour half of the batter into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan
  5. In a small bowl, stir together the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half the mixture over the top of the batter in the bundt pan
  6. Pour the remaining batter into the bundt pan, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool
  8. Once the pan is cool enough to touch, place a large plate over the top of the pan, flip it over to release cake from the pan
  9. Enjoy!

5 Most Wished-For Coffee Gifts From Amazon

Giving quickly with care is also an option if your coffee lovers are out of town. Or if your schedule doesn’t have room for a store trip.

There is still time for your gift to arrive on time, especially with Amazon Prime, Same day or Next Day.

We’ve done the research for you and have curated an amazing list of coffee gift ideas inspired by their most wished-for coffee gift items list.

Stress free experience from start to finish.

From a simple and easy single serve coffee maker to a full barista style espresso machine with built in grinder, we have you covered at just about every price point.

1. Keurig K-Mini Plus Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Mini Plus Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer

Keurig K-Mini Plus Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer

K-Cups have become massively popular lately. With the ability to make a fresh cup of joe at the push of a button.. (okay, maybe two buttons), it’s convenience is unrivaled. Keurig developed the K-cup single brew process back in the mid 90s.. but these little dynamos didn’t start appearing in home kitchens until 10 years later in 2004. Fast forward to 2023 and it’s tough to find a waiting room or hotel suite anywhere that doesn’t have some sort of K-cup coffee making device.

 

2. SF Bay Coffee Compostable Coffee Pods Variety Pack

an Francisco Bay Coffee OneCUP Variety Pack 120 Ct Compostable Coffee Pods, K Cup Compatible

San Francisco Bay Coffee OneCUP Variety Pack – 120 Compostable Coffee Pods that are K Cup Compatible.

We get it. Keurig K-Cups are silly simple to use. They’re fast, convenient and make very close to a perfect cup of coffee every time. What’s not to love? Well, turns out there’s a dark side to the story. They sell about 10 billion plastic K-Cups each year with the vast majority ending up in landfills. But every dark story deserves a hero and for this one it’s the OneCUP coffee pod from San Francisco Bay Coffee Company. Available in more than 14 different varieties and flavors, made with a commercially compostable pod… We love em!

 

3. RJ3 Brewing Glass Carafe

The RJ3 Cold Brew Coffee Maker

The RJ3 Cold Brewing Glass Carafe. Glass, Stainless Steel Filter, Rubber Bottom

For all you cool cold coffee fans we present,  The RJ3 Carafe is designed to cold brew coffee and hot brew tea. Topped with an airtight seal, the delicious concoctions contained within will keep fresh longer. It’s made with extra-thick lab glass, so it’s battle tested and ready for those home-made coffee and tea infusions you’ve been creatively imagining!

4. Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker

Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter. Made of Glass, Cork, Food-Grade Plastic, Stainless Steel Mesh and Leather

Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter. Made of Glass, Cork, Food-Grade Plastic, Stainless Steel Mesh and Leather

As Bodum says… Make Taste, Not Waste, we agree! This simple and stunningly gorgeous coffee making device from Bodum is their take on the classic Chemex (as featured in our top 10 methods for brewing coffee at home.  Donning a beautiful iconic shape that has marked its place in product design lore.

5. Breville Barista Express

The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine. In Brushed Stainless Steel

The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine. In Brushed Stainless Steel

The Breville Barista Pro is a phenomenal machine. Expressing the golden trifecta of style, quality and performance, all while being easy to use. It will however,  cost you about the same as round-trip flight to your fave holiday beach location, but whatever. Consider tho that this sexy kitchen espresso machine will pay for itself after skipping only 60 or so of those $12 Starbucks drinks. And all those home made espresso drink creations will help keep you cozy and warm, even when you’re not at the beach.

Well, there you have it.

And if these suggestions are still too much, or just don’t have the time.. you can always go with the ubiquitous gift card from a local coffeehouse or Amazon.

Heck, even most grocery stores sell Starbucks and Pete’s Coffee Gift Cards these days.

We recommend checking out all our articles. You’ll be well versed on all things coffee while building those mad coffee trivia game skills!

For instance… did you know?

The average American spends over $1,000 a year on coffee

 

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About the Author

Jonnie Coffee

Hi, I'm Jonnie Coffee. As a researcher and artist with a massive passion for all things related to coffee, I started this blog as a "digital homage" to my favorite beverage. Feel free to contact me if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or even, just for some coffee talk.

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