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I firmly believe that you can’t go wrong with giving foodie gifts for the holidays. Almost everyone loves to eat and drink, and for coffee lovers, there’s no shortage of quality coffee, gizmos and gadgets to please all, from the casual java drinkers to coffee snobs. So I’ve put together a few ideas for those who would enjoy a caffeinated Christmas. Most gifts listed below are under $40.
Hario V60 Pour Over Coffee Kit: Baristas from New York to Los Angeles have been known to use this pour-over coffee kit to achieve even and consistent extraction of flavors. It has an elegant conical ceramic dripper and comes with filters. Some kits, which run slightly higher, include the glass serving pot.
Coffee Gator Pour Over Brewer: This paperless filter pour-over brewer, with its BPA-free carafe, produces smooth, rich coffee. The stainless steel filter detaches so the carafe can be used for other kitchen purposes. It brews one to two cups at a time, so it’s not for batch brewing, but if a cup or two is all you need, this simple gadget works well.
Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker: The Aeropress is idea for traveling coffee fans (it even comes with a travel bag!) and it’s fairly easy to clean. It can make a single cup of coffee or a double espresso.
Presse by Bobble Coffee & Tea Maker: This travel-mug-slash-brewer is ideal for coffee lovers on the go. There’s no clumsy plunger and it allows you to brew and drink coffee from the same vessel, cutting down on extra stuff to wash.
Buluh straws: Unfortunately, some of the most satisfying beverages—coffee included—also stain teeth. These reusable Buluh bamboo straws make sipping hot beverages like coffee easy, since they don’t get hot like stainless steel straws or bend like silicone. A set of eight includes a cotton bag and cleaning brush.
Coffee soaps and body scrubs: Coffee’s not only great for drinking. Small local businesses like Brew City Brand, Halo Soap and Soap Passion help us get clean the natural way by crafting synthetic-free soaps made with coffee, which has natural antioxidants that cleanse pores and the deep layers of the skin and exfoliate dead skin cells.
Be sure to check also out our local coffee roasters, which offer beautifully packaged gift packs and seasonal holiday roasts, available in the retail components of their shops.
