Gifts for Coffee Lovers

Coffee people fall into two camps: those who want a good cup with no fuss, and those who weigh their beans and own a gooseneck kettle. Work out which one you are buying for first. The fussy ones are easier to shop for, because there is always one more piece of gear between them and a better cup.

Under $25 6 ideas

  1. Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper, Size 02

    The pour-over cone most specialty cafés use, with a spiral inside that lets them control how fast the coffee drains. A clean, bright cup from one inexpensive piece of ceramic.

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  2. Chemex Natural Coffee Filters, Square, 100 Count

    Chemex owners have to use these thick bonded filters, and they always run out. Unglamorous, but appreciated.

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  3. Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2 lb

    A mild, nutty blend made for espresso that also works in a drip machine. The big bag suits the person who drinks three cups a day.

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  4. Stumptown Hair Bender Whole Bean Coffee

    The Portland roaster's flagship blend: chocolatey with some fruit, and good across espresso, pour-over and French press. A step up from grocery store coffee that is easy to find.

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  5. Zulay Original Milk Frother Handheld

    A battery-powered whisk that froths milk for a latte in about twenty seconds. A cheap way to get café-style drinks without buying an espresso machine.

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  6. Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1 Quart

    Fill it with grounds and water, leave it in the fridge overnight and have smooth cold brew for the week. The airtight pitcher fits in a fridge door.

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Under $50 8 ideas

  1. AeroPress Original Coffee Press

    Makes a smooth, strong cup in about a minute, cleans itself as you plunge and is nearly unbreakable. A favorite for travel and the office as well as home.

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  2. Bodum Chambord French Press, 34 oz

    The classic French press design, with a stainless frame and a glass beaker that brews eight small cups at once. Good for people who like a full-bodied cup and dislike fiddly gear.

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  3. Chemex Classic Series Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker, 8 Cup

    A glass carafe with a wood collar that is in the Museum of Modern Art's collection. The thick filters make a very clean cup, and it brews enough for a weekend brunch.

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  4. Hario Skerton Pro Ceramic Coffee Mill

    A hand grinder with ceramic burrs that gives a far more even grind than a blade grinder. Quiet enough to use while others are asleep.

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  5. Planetary Design Airscape Coffee Canister

    A plunger inside the lid pushes the air out, which keeps beans fresh for longer than the bag they came in. It also looks better on the counter.

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  6. The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffmann

    Explains how growing region and processing change the taste in the cup, written by a former world barista champion. Readable and full of photos.

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  7. Zojirushi SM-KHE48 Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 16 oz

    Keeps coffee hot for hours and the flip lid locks so it does not leak in a bag. Better at holding heat than most of the trendier mugs.

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  8. YETI Rambler 14 oz Mug

    A heavy, insulated desk mug with a handle and a magnetic sliding lid. Coffee stays hot through a long morning, and it survives being dropped.

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Under $100 3 ideas

  1. COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle

    A gooseneck spout gives the slow, steady pour that pour-over needs, and the temperature settings avoid scorching lighter roasts. Doubles as a tea kettle.

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  2. Hario V60 Drip Coffee Scale and Timer

    Weighs beans and water while timing the brew, so a good cup can be repeated every morning. The first piece of gear pour-over people say made the difference.

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  3. OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

    An electric burr grinder with fifteen settings from espresso fine to French press coarse. The upgrade that most improves the coffee of someone using a blade grinder.

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

    A matte black gooseneck kettle with precise temperature control and a hold mode. The kettle on most coffee enthusiasts' wish lists, as much for the look as the pour.

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  2. Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder

    A sturdy burr grinder that handles everything from espresso to cold brew. The company is known for selling spare parts instead of making people buy a new one.

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  3. Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

    Heats up in seconds and steams milk automatically, so real lattes are possible before work. A compact machine that fits a small kitchen.

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