19 Hot Gifts for Coffee Lovers in 2024
I did not drink my first cup of espresso until I was 24 years old, when a former boss forced me to attend a cupping session. My taste buds had to adjust when I first tried black coffee. However, my employer at a small chain coffee shop did not compensate the cost of other more appealing options, such as the Minty Mocha Freeze. I began to appreciate the ritual of brewing coffee every morning. I also enjoyed the chance to drink coffee with my father during holidays. Two guys drinking Folgers out of a crusty Mr. Coffee, while reruns on Law & Order SVU and NCIS played indefinitely. My coffee consumption shifted from being a necessity to one that was more thoughtful and bespoke. Roasters like Stumptown and Coava taught me about the principles of extraction, Black Rabbit taught me how to clean and maintain my shop’s La Marzocco, and a since-shuttered Seattle Coffee Gear outpost stoked my interest in the ever-expanding universe of grinders, brewers, boilers, and doodads that promise exquisite cups of coffee in all manner of scenarios.Whether your budget is $4 or $400, there’s no shortage of thoughtful gadgets that make excellent gifts for family, friends, or total strangers in a hotly contested white elephant exchange. Our team only included products and accessories that they have personally used and tested to brew coffee at home. We have a few coffee-related guides, including our favorite cold-brew coffee makers, espresso machines, portable espresso makers, and cappuccino machines.
Updated October 2024: We removed a few old picks and added new ones, and refreshed links and prices throughout.
Jaina Grey contributed to this guide.
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