19 attractive gifts for coffee lovers (2024)
I did not consume My first cup of coffee wasn’t until I was 24, when I was forced by my previous employer to participate in a special cupping session. At first, I found the taste of black coffee disgusting, but the owner of my small-chain coffee shop didn’t charge for more palatable options like Minty Mocha Freeze, so my taste buds were forced to accept it. doubt. I gradually learned to enjoy the ritual of brewing a fresh pot of coffee in the morning, and I quickly began to enjoy the opportunity to hang out with my dad and drink coffee all day when I visited my parents for the holidays. ceremony. Just two guys drinking Folgers from Mr. Crispy coffee while re-watching the movie NCIS And Law & Order: SVU broadcast continuously on television.
Eventually, I moved to Portland, Oregon, during the height of coffee’s so-called “third wave” and found work at a high-volume coffee shop and bakery. At this point, my coffee consumption went from a physiological necessity to a more considered experience. Roasters like Stumptown and Coava taught me about the principles of extraction, Black rabbit taught me how to clean and maintain my store’s La Marzocco, and a closed store Seattle Coffee Equipment outpost piqued my interest in the ever-expanding universe of grinders, coffee makers, boilers, and doodles that promise exquisite cups of coffee in every situation.
Whether your budget is $4 or $400, there’s no shortage of thoughtful gadgets that make great gifts for family, friends, or complete strangers in a white elephant exchange full of argumentative. We only include products and accessories that our team has personally tested, vetted, and used to make your own coffee at home.
Be sure to check out ours Many other buying guides. We have several coffee-related guides, including Popular cold brew coffee maker, espresso coffee maker, portable espresso coffee makerAnd cappuccino coffee machine.
Updated October 2024: We’ve removed some old picks and added new ones, and refreshed links and prices throughout.
Jaina Gray contributed to this guide.
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