Coffee Gift Guide: What to Give a Coffee Lover

The best coffee gift is the one that gets opened the next morning. Nobody needs another gadget for the back of the cupboard. They need a good bag, and maybe a mug to go with it. Here is what to give, sorted by who you are buying for. Everything below is in our coffee gifts collection.

For the one you are not sure about: a sample pack

When you do not know what they drink, do not guess. A sample pack is six coffees in one box, in 2 oz packs, for $24.99. They brew their way through it and find their own favorite. Like every coffee in our shop, the packs ship free within the US.

Best Sellers Sample Pack: 6 Bean Blend, Cowboy Blend, Breakfast Blend, Peru, Mexico and Bali. The safe choice.
Single Origin Favorites Sample Pack: Brazil Santos, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Honduras and Tanzania. For the one who reads the label.
Flavored Coffees Sample Pack: French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Cinnabun, Caramel, Mocha and Cinnamon Hazelnut. For the sweet tooth.

For the whiskey drinker: Whiskey Barrel Aged

Whiskey Barrel Aged starts as a single-origin Guatemala. The unroasted coffee rests for 30 days in a bourbon barrel, and then it is roasted to order. It is the bag people ask about when they see it on the counter.

For the full house: Holiday Blend

Holiday Blend brings together coffees from Brazil, Peru and India in one seasonal blend. It is the pot for big breakfasts and dessert tables, when everyone wants a refill. If you are hosting, this one is a gift to yourself.

For the one who loves the season: Candy Cane

Candy Cane is fresh-roasted coffee with all-natural candy cane flavoring. A stocking-sized surprise next to the usual bag. More flavors, from Pumpkin Spice to Pecan Pie, are in our flavored coffees.

Something to drink it from

A bag and a mug make a complete gift. The collection has four: an enamel mug, a travel mug with a handle, a mug with color inside, and a white glossy mug. See all the mugs.

Whole bean or ground?

The one question every coffee gift raises. If you know they own a grinder, choose Whole Bean. If you know how they brew, match the grind to it: Standard for a drip machine or pour-over, Coarse for a French press, Espresso for an espresso machine. If you do not know, a sample pack answers the question for you. Our grind size guide has the full chart, and there is more on that choice in whole bean vs ground coffee.

A note to tuck in the box

Coffee is at its best when it is kept well, so pass on the one rule that matters: keep it in its bag, press the air out, roll the top down tight and keep it in a cool, dark cupboard. Not the fridge. If they want the details, send them our guide on how to store coffee beans so they stay fresh.

Three easy combinations

The safe one: Best Sellers Sample Pack and an enamel mug.
The host gift: a bag of Holiday Blend.
The one they will talk about: Whiskey Barrel Aged, whole bean.

See everything in one place in the coffee gifts collection.

Expect more. Enjoy aroma.