The 12 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers in 2020

Gianni knows his coffee beans—after all, he's Italian! The Italian design firm Alessi has developed useful, whimsical, and luxury products since 1921, and this perfect hermetically sealable jar with the tiny hanging man is perfect for storing roasted coffee beans for ultimate freshness.

At 7 in the morning, it can be difficult—nay, impossible—to remember to both tare the scale and to start the timer when you're brewing coffee, but this Hario scale is a simple solution to both. Not only does it measure weight in .01 gram increments, it also has a built-in timer, which allows the user to meticulously brew based on time and weight—the two most accurate measures when making coffee.

For someone who is passionate about brewing their own coffee, the Baratza Encore Electric Grinder is the ideal gift—there’s no better way to get the purest, freshest-tasting coffee imaginable. This machine boasts 40 grind settings and an advanced burr set so that you can try out different brew methods. The bean hopper can hold an impressive 8 oz and the grounds bin capacity is 5 oz. This best-selling grinder is also easy to clean and virtually noiseless.

This sleek and affordable French press will give you a delicious cup of coffee in a matter of minutes! Choose from nine different colors and four different sizes ranging from 12 oz to 51 oz. The coffee carafe is made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass and the stainless steel plunger has a mesh filter instead of a paper one—mesh filters do a better job of extracting flavors instead of absorbing them like paper would. Coffee enthusiasts will love how aromatic and flavorful each cup is.

After testing the Bodum CHAMBORD, our reviewer called it extremely easy to use, especially for those new to French presses. "The transparent glass carafe ensures you don’t plunge too soon," she wrote, "because you can clearly see the color of the brew." This is another plus if you're thinking of gifting the item and aren't sure how familiar the recipient is with French presses.

It's hard to find the perfect mugs: There's always something that's not quite right, whether it's the weight, the thickness at the lip, or the handle—oh, the handle struggle is real. These LINO mugs from notNeutral are the absolute perfect shape, size, weight, and those handles are to die for. A set of four 10-ounce mugs makes a fantastic gift to any coffee lover who likes to brew for a crowd, and the porcelain cups are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Ho-hum travel mugs make taking morning coffee to-go so boring, but the beautiful glass-and-cork combo of the 12-ounce KeepCup mug livens up any commute. The tempered glass is surprisingly durable (I've dropped mine from heights onto pavement, and it's still in one piece), the cork is comfortable to hold, and the lid has a cover to plug the opening—which comes in handy when you're running to catch the bus. The cups are microwave safe and come in a huge variety of lid colors, one to match every personality.

Hands-down the most readable yet comprehensive book about coffee, this is a gem that every interested coffee lover should have. From explaining different coffee origins and how terroir and variety affect flavor, to breaking down the roasting process in an approachable way, to demystifying brewing techniques, The World Atlas is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about coffee. The author is a former World Barista Champion and the owner of Square Mile Roasters in London–he knows his stuff, and he knows how to share relevant information in a digestible way, without being overwhelming or intimidating.

What if you could give your coffee-loving friend the promise of home-grown beans year after year? Ok, so it actually takes a lot of work and ideal conditions to grow decent coffee (to mention process and roast it), but coffee plants themselves are so beautiful, there's something to be said about the uplifting botanical power of having one in your home. The gift of a sapling Arabica tree provides years of beauty, and yes, even some coffee beans: A plant growing in tropical environments will produce about a pound's worth of beans, but one in the average temperature-controlled living room might produce a handful or so every year. Hey, at least there's the potential for being extremely farm-to-table! 

Know someone who's intrigued but a little intimidated by the idea of roasting coffee at home? This little ceramic hand-held stovetop job can help them ease into the art and science of roasting at home. It essentially works like a manual popcorn popper: Put coffee into the base, crank the heat on a gas stove, and shake the coffee beans repeatedly until they're roasted to your desired level. When fresh is best, this can't be beat—talk about "hand-roasted!"

These lovely, dainty, and whimsical heart-shaped coffee spoons are a subtle way to show your love of the brew. They're the perfect size for stirring a sugar cube into an after-dinner mug, or you can leave them out on display. They're made of dishwasher-safe stainless-steel and were designed by Miriam Mirri for Alessi. Reviewers say that these spoons are both elegant and functional, and can also be used for tea and yogurt.

If you know someone who loves the smell of fresh coffee in the morning, allow them to indulge in the scent whenever they want. This warm blend of roasted coffee, espresso, and chocolate is universally appealing, and it mimics a freshly brewed pot of coffee. It's crafted from pure soy wax, which means that it will burn clean and without soot, and has a total burn time of 60 hours. Plus, the beautiful glass jar will look splendid on any countertop, table, or shelf.

A very clever design creates space for up to 60 thick Chemex filters or 100 of any other type of paper cone filter (Melitta, Hario, etc.) or a mix-and-match, as well as 40 round AeroPress disk filters, thanks to an ingenious slot at the holder's base. Any geek whose coffee-brewing shelf has a dozen different makers on it would appreciate this convenient and tidy place to store all their various filters.