The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers, According to Baristas and Coffee Roasters

For any coffee lover who finds calm in performing the ritual of coffee-making, this elegant stick is more than meets the eye: It can be used to stir, to agitate grounds for a more even brewing process, and to neatly add or subtract grounds if you’re off by a gram or two. Cary Wong, a member of thePartners CoffeeEducation Team, says it’s nice looking and well packaged, too.

For the camper in your life, this set of silicone mouth protectors from Snow Peak (which, overall, has a lot of great campingcoffee gear) will make an unexpected and thoughtful gift. The pieces fit over any single-walled mug, but you can also pair them with the brand’stitanium modelto go above and beyond.

For the person who always goes hard at the coffee bar, this spice sprinkler would make a delightful present. They can fill it with cinnamon, cocoa, or whatever else they like.

This single-serving coffee infuser is another clever and useful gift for the camper. It acts similarly to a tea infuser: Just fill one side with course-ground beans, stick into a cup of hot water, and stir for one minute, then let sit for three to six minutes. Done.

Acoffee scoopcan easily be overlooked (manycoffee machinescome with a plastic version that works totally fine). But these truly gorgeous ones, which have a satisfying weight and easy-to-grip handle, says the Strategist contributor who originally recommended them, will make a pleasingly fancy upgrade.

Needing to run out the door before you’ve had your caffeine fix is a surefire way to ruin any coffee lover’s morning — but you can ensure that never happens by giving them this best-of-the-besttravel mug. It’s beloved by three experts (and myself) because it’s super-sleek, retains hot and cold temperatures for hours, washes well, has a comfortable grip, and never (ever) leaks.

If they’re a dedicated cappuccino drinker, go with the KeepCup. It’s a smallerreusable mugdesigned to hold exactly that size, and because of its wide opening, if they take it to a shop, the barista will even be able to dofoamart on top.

This ceramic vessel — a reusable version of the iconic NYC to-go cup — is a sweet little something to gift to a friend who lives in the city. Strategist writerJeremy Rellosarecently bought one for himself and plans to give the “charming reminder of the everyday, familiar items we come across” to others as a gift, he says.

I also think a novelty mug makes a great gift. This one comes from the famed Phoenicia Diner in upstate New York, but ideally you can find a model for sale from one of your recipient’s favorite breakfast spots.

Instant coffee gets a bad rap — but this one from Blue Bottle will likely change the mind of any aficionado and be a welcome improvement in the routine of any low-maintenance caffeine drinker. It’s an easy way to brew at home, but even more so, it’s a nice thing to take on trips when they’re unsure about the coffee setup.

For the caffeine-addicted puzzler, Areaware’s small affogato puzzle is a sweet nod to what is possibly their favorite dessert. It makes a perfect tiny gift: easy enough to complete in 20 minutes or less and cute enough to keep around as art if that’s their thing.

If they drink iced coffee all year long, this handy cold-brew bottle, which has a stainless-steel mesh infuser attached to the lid, makes a clean-tasting cup with no dilution needed. Michael Phillips, global director of education and engagement atBlue Bottle Coffee, says it’s his own go-to gift because “it lands squarely in the middle of the Venn diagram of function, ease of use, and good design.”

Or consider my recent obsession, which is to add maple syrup to my coffee (and I say this as someone who generally takes only milk). It adds not just sweetness but a real depth. Pass the idea on with a high-quality bottle.

I keep leftover coffee in a smallpitcherin my fridge to drink iced, and this classic glass model would make a great gift for anyone who does the same. It’s durable, it won’t get hot to the touch if they pour in the brew before it has a chance to cool down, and it comes with a lid to keep the contents fresh.

Zachery Elbourne, the general manager of Brooklyn’sBurly Coffee, says AeroPress users are fanatics, always experimenting with different ways to play with their brews — and this nifty gadget will let them do just that. It converts the AeroPress into a pressurized coffee maker that’s strong enough to pull an espresso shot so they can make a latte anytime the craving strikes (without having to empty their savings account for a full-on machine).

This nicely designed guidebook to making delicious coffee at home could be just the thing for someone trying to up their game. It’s thorough, covering all the basics, but not so dense that they’ll be intimidated.

For the person who draws the line at hotel coffee (or the grimy old Airbnb maker), this portable pour-over dripper is a dream. It folds completely flat so it can be stored in theircarry-onwithout taking up any space at all.

Coffee snobs know the fastest way to end up with a subpar cup is to let ground beans sit around to dull — so give the person in your life who doesn’t have time to mess with a grinder the gift of preservation. This expert-approved airtight container is resistant to temperature changes, and the bottom part of the lid moves down to keep oxygen out as you make your way through.

A milk pitcher feels more dignified than pouring straight from the carton, especially if they have guests over. This one is from a shop in Brooklyn that carries, I think, some of the prettiest tableware around; I love that it has a hand-painted stripe and organic-looking shape.

Strategist writerKitty Guogifted this ceramic dripper to her coffee-drinking boyfriend with great success. It’s simply prettier than plastic versions and cleans up nicely, too.

This is essentially a collapsible French press, another great pick for a coffee-drinking frequent traveler or camper. Unscrew the lid, add coarsely ground coffee to the marked line, pour in water just shy of boiling, give a stir, and wait four to six minutes before inverting the press over a mug and pressing down to extract.

This glass–and–stainless-steel cold-brew-maker is another top-tier option, recommended byMochaBox Coffeeco-owners Harlin Thomas II and Floyd Sartin for those who want to make more brew at a time. They say it would be particularly thoughtful for a coffee drinker who dabbles in tea (or lives with atea lover) because it doubles as an iced-tea-maker, too.

If they care enough to grind their own beans but haven’t yet graduated from a scoop for measuring, this scale is a natural next step to an even better-tasting cup. It weighs in 0.1-gram increments to ensure perfection every single time.

Coffee grinders, even the expertly designed ones, make a mess. Anyone in your life who insists on pulverizing fresh beans every day (good for them) will be able to wipe up after themselves efficiently with this stylish table dustpan and brush.

If they’re a coffee lover who always complains about spending too much at cafés, Chemex is an easy and classic at-home method. (For the record, I’ve heard food pros say they use theirs as awine decanterandwater pitcher, too, so consider it a three-in-one gift.)

Mugs make great gifts because you can never have too many — especially when they’re as handsome and satisfying to drink from as this thick, wide-handled ceramic one. At this point, East Fork is a modern classic. You can choose from six core colors and a couple of limited-edition seasonal ones to match the vibe of your recipient.

I used to think coffee pros were a bit snobby about milk frothers because they get the ideal consistency from high-powered (and massively expensive)espresso machines. Then I heard two of themsaythis affordable handheld one — ideal for anyone who insists on making lattes at home — “blew their minds” because it’s so powerful and creates a café-quality consistency.

For someone who nerds out about bean origins, this gift box is a fun way to go about it. It comes with three coffees from around the world, plus three single-origin bars of Raaka chocolate and a tasting and pairing guide. And if you want to kick it up a notch, there’s a $70 version that comes with even more coffee, glasses, and a virtual pro tasting.

This is a coffee-adjacent gift idea, but one I think anyone who works from home and sips at their desk would appreciate it. I’m personally obsessed with these coasters (I’ve recommended them many times before) and think the leather tray is a thoughtful bonus for keeping things tidy.

To complete their pro-level espresso setup, give the gift of a sturdy knock box. It makes the process more efficient, in that they won’t have to walk to and from the trash can to expel used grounds — especially so if they tend to make more than one drink in a row. This model also happens to be one of the nicest-looking I’ve ever seen.

I love Cometeer’sflash-frozen coffee concentrate. It’s a novel concept (which makes a good gift), but it’s also simply convenient to have around when a late-afternoon craving strikes and you don’t have the wherewithal to brew a whole pot. They’re made fromgoodbeans, too — as soon as you dissolve a little puck in water, it tastes like you’re drinking a cup straight from your local shop.

For the iced-coffee-in-every-season person, this dedicatedcold-brew-makerfrom OXO makes it easy (and more cost effective)to have a stash around at all times. One expert who loves it told us it even stacks for storage, making it the perfect present to give someone with a small space.

Alongside the dripper mentioned earlier, Guo gave a handcrafted wooden coffee scoop to measure out beans. Each one is unique and meant to look like a tree branch — but they each measure ten grams for precise ratios.

Acoffee subscriptionis the gift that keeps on giving, and no company is better suited to tailor bags to every coffee lover’s specific tastes than Trade, which offers hundreds of varieties from roasters all over the country. Your recipient can fill out a questionnaire to make sure they’ll receive something they love each month.

For anyone who likes trying different styles of coffee and brewing methods, this starter kit from Nguyen Coffee Supply will give them the opportunity to do so. It comes with a stainless-steel phin filter, the pour-over system used in Vietnam, as well as a scoop and three bags of beans sourced from the country.

This retro-lookingstovetop moka potbrews directly into two shot glasses (instead of a large upper chamber). It’s the perfect way for the afternoon coffee drinker to get a quick hit of energy without running out to their local shop, and it’ll look cool sitting on their stovetop when not in use — a bonus for any practical gift.

MoMA Design Store strikes again with this perfectly playful espresso-cup set.

Hario, the original creator of the gooseneck spout, makes a gorgeous stovetop copper version of its stainlesselectric kettle. I simply love the look of it — and I think any pour-over diehard would be so happy to see this sitting out on their stovetop every day.

If they’d like to grind beans but don’t have the space (or the money) for a top-tier electricgrinder, the Porlex is a handheld model that Caroline Bell, owner of New York’sCafe Grumpy, says would make a great gift. It’s easy to adjust, and the grind size is really consistent.

If they’re obsessed with their fancyespresso maker(for the money, they probably should be), they’ll very likely appreciate a hand-carved wooden tamp from Saint Anthony Industries. It’s more beautiful than the tamps that come with machines and is built to be barista-level precise with a heavy base and sharp edges so no granules are left behind.

This mug is as much art piece as drinking vessel. It’s designed by artistPeter Shireand made by hand using a splatter-paint pattern so no two are exactly alike.

If they likeFrench-press coffee, this particularly pretty Frieling maker (which I think is especially chic, and it’s completelyplastic-free) comes in brushed stainless steel at Williams Sonoma. But you can also get it in a handful of different colors at All Modern, so you can pick their favorite. But that’s not even the best part: The double-walled construction means liquid stays hot much longer than in the standard glass version.

Thisscaleis for the folks who are deeply serious about espresso. It’s precise, consistent, and responsive, and includes some handy functions for saving your preferred doses and timing perfect extractions.

If they take milkandsugar, consider a matching set. I love this one from Japan; the design is simple but unusual, and the colors are happy.

These fancy coffee spoons are perfect for stirring in milk and sugar — and while a larger spoon would technically work, it simply feels nicer to have one that’s the exact right size for the job.

If their collection of mugs is getting out of control, consider some special decorativedrinking glassesfor large pours of iced coffee. You can go with a mixture of colors or pick a uniform set.

While experts love the NanoFoamer for a compactmilk frother, it doesn’t actually heat milk. If you want to give a machine that does, the Nespresso Aerocinno is a great bet (and the one I keep in my own kitchen). It creates true microbubbles and has settings for a lot of foam, less foam, no foam, plus one that will produce cold foam for iced-latte occasions.

Greatespresso machines(even decent ones) can cost hundreds andhundredsof dollars — but not this portable version recommended byDriftaway’s own Suyog Mody and James McCarthy. It would make a fantastic gift for the person in your life who already has a fancy setup and travels a lot, but there’s no reason it can’t be used at home, too (especially by those with limited kitchen space).

We’ve been touting Fellow’s EKG Kettle since it came out years ago — and it still holds up to this day with its precise gooseneck pour spout and exact temperature control. It’s the one I keep on my own counter, and it gets compliments from nearly everyone I have over because it’s just so handsome.

If they prefer the standard chamber method, they might appreciate this version of a moka pot with a more modern look than the classic Bialetti. It works in much the same way, but, as with other Alessi products, it has a very sleek and handsome design.

If they don’t have amicrowaveto reheat coffee, the Ember Mug will allow them to do it directly in the vessel they’re drinking from (and if they keep it on the base as they sip, it will maintain a hot temperature the whole way through). The mug heats to between 120 and 145 degrees in one-degree increments so they can choose exactly what feels ideal to them.

This is our priciest gift suggestion — but for the right person, it will go over verywell. Unsurprisingly, Fellow makes a superb electric coffee maker that’s great for “any drip fans who are serious about coffee,” as my colleague and coffee aficionado Michael Zhao puts it. Originally it only came in black, but the company just recently added white.