The 17 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers in 2021

AeroPress Coffee Maker

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The AeroPress has quickly become a favorite brewing device among coffee experts. After all, it checks off all the boxes you could want: affordable, easy to use, and produces an extremely rich flavor. It's even portable and a great gift for those who camp or travel often. The only downside is that it makes about 1 to 3 cups per brew, so it's best for personal use.

Bodum CHAMBORD French Press Coffee Maker

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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.

Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

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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.

Ember Mug²

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The Ember Mug² is a stylish smart mug that will allow your loved ones to keep their coffee at just the right temperature—long enough for them to savor it. The mug is connected to the Ember app, which lets you, using your smartphone, choose a preset temperature depending on the type of drink and the ideal temperature it requires. You can even customize it with your own settings: just plug in the type of liquid, the brand (there's a limited selection), and your temperature preferences, up to 145 degrees. The battery lasts for 90 minutes—which our tester found was enough time for her to enjoy her coffee while it was still hot—but the Ember Mug also comes with a charging coaster should you wish to savor your drink for longer. It's available in two sizes and multiple colorways.

Hirt's Arabica Coffee Bean Plant

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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! 

Nuvo Eco Ceramic Handy Coffee Bean Roaster

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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!"

KeepCup Travel Mug, 12oz

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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.

The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffman

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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.

Wax and Wick Espresso Scented Soy Candle

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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.

Bamboo Coffee Filter Holder for AeroPress, Chemex, and Hario Pour Over Filters

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A very clever design creates space for up to 140 paper filters, from Chemex to Hario V60 to Melitta pour-over devices. 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. It's practical, affordable, and the bamboo design makes it a pleasant addition to any kitchen décor.

Hario V60 Coffee Drip Scale and Timer

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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.

Bean Box Gourmet Coffee Sampler

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Bean Box is a Seattle-based brand with the goal of helping people discover the vast (and delicious) world of coffee. The company offers coffee subscriptions that make an excellent gift option as well, but if you're looking for an individual gift to wrap up, try one of its many sampler boxes. They can be sorted by specific roast depending on the recipients' taste (light, medium, dark, etc.), and you can choose between whole bean and ground options. Keep in mind that each bag in the set is very small, however. They are designed to give a taste of each blend, not a week's worth of joe.

Alessi II Caffe Alessi Set of 4 Heart-Shaped Spoons

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These dainty and whimsical heart-shaped coffee spoons are a subtle way to show your love of the brew. Use them to stir a sugar cube into an after-dinner cup, 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 these spoons are both elegant and functional, and can also be used for tea and yogurt.

LINO Coffee Mug Gift Set of Four

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These LINO mugs from notNeutral are a comfortable shape, size, and weight; plus, the handles are to die for. A set of four 10-ounce mugs makes a fantastic gift for any coffee lover who likes to brew for a crowd, and the porcelain material makes them dishwasher and microwave-safe. The mugs come in a variety of colors, ranging from a simple white to fun colors like Canary Yellow and Rhubarb Red.

Alessi B Gianni Glass Box with Hermetic Lid

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The Italian design firm Alessi has developed useful, whimsical, and luxury products since 1921, and this hermetically sealable jar with the tiny hanging man is designed to store coffee beans for ultimate freshness. The jars are available in multiple sizes and colorways, and they can be used for other kitchen goods besides coffee.

ExceptionLab "We Are Happy To Serve You" Ceramic Cup

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In 1963, a blue-and-white paper cup with an inviting saying on it began popping up at Greek-owned coffee shops throughout New York City. The iconic design has appeared in movies and television shows, been widely written about, and has now been captured in ceramic form. This gift idea is not only an homage to New York City but to an entire culture of coffee drinkers.