40 coffee gifts for your caffeine-charged friend
Whether it's a straight up espresso or creamy oat milk latte, lots of people love coffee – which means thoughtful coffee gifts will easily please (and impress) at least half of the people on your Christmas gifting-list.
While nothing can quite replicate the experience of grabbing a steaming hot cup of coffee from your favourite coffee shop before jumping on the tube to work, true coffee-obsessives will want to be properly prepared to make the perfect Sunday morning brew at home. Enter: our edit of perfect gifts for coffee lovers to elevate their espresso machine creations.
Whether you're looking to treat yourself or the friend or family member who worships at the altar of filter coffee, we've curated an entire edit of caffeine-charged coffee gifts that they're sure to adore. From sleek coffee mugs in different sizes and complementary colours to coffee subscription services and coffee wall art, there's something for every coffee lover in your life – even if they're famously hard to buy for.
Think: self-heating coffee mugs that'll keep your drink warm, cafetieres to brew your coffee to perfection, and milk frothers for your latte-loving friend. For those yet to own a coffee machine, you can't go wrong with a Nespresso machine – or, if you're feeling fancy, consider treating them to this sophisticated bean to cup coffee machine from Smeg. And then there’s the actual coffee itself, and it doesn’t get chicer – or better tasting – than these millennial pink tins of coffee from Grind.
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Scroll for the best coffee gifts for coffee lovers who just can't wait for their next caffeine fix.
Self heating coffee mug
techBAR Glowstone Self-Heating Smart Mug, £139.95, Selfridges
A gadget for the ultimate coffee connoisseur, this coffee mug is the epitome of smart. A wireless coaster charges the 16W Smart heating element, ensuring your drink maintains its optimum temperature. You can forget your body-standard saucers – and ever drinking cold coffee again. This self-heating mug also looks very cute thanks to its pink bone china exterior.
Save when you shop for coffee gifts with these Selfridges discount codes.
Coffee print
Coffee Guide Print, £15.30, Etsy
This unframed minimalist coffee poster features 25 different coffees – including the classics (mocha, macchiato, espresso, Americano, cappuccino etc) and brings a sophisticated touch of art to any kitchen.
Gifts for coffee lovers
Smeg Bean To Cup Coffee Machine, £649, John Lewis & Partners
Smeg's latest automatic bean to cup coffee machine is one of the best on the market – so it's perfect for spoiling someone special this Christmas. All you need to do is fill the container with your favourite roasted coffee beans and then select the type of coffee you want (espresso, Americano or Cappuccino).
Quirky coffee gifts UK
Etie White & Gold Ceramic Espresso Cups Set of Four, £37.50, Oliver Bonas
In speckled white and pale pink with blue, green and orange botanical patterns, this whimsical set of four ceramic espresso cups from Oliver Bonas are complete with shiny gold foil accents and perfect for that first sip of coffee in the morning.
Save when you shop for coffee gift sets with these Oliver Bonas discount codes.
Coffee gift set
Emma Bridgewater Black Toast Kitchen Storage Caddies, £24, John Lewis
Everyone knows that Emma Bridgewater makes beautiful kitchenware and lovely gifts. These storage pots will look great on any kitchen counter, shelf or cupboard and can store sugar and tea, too.
Coffee gifts for her
Tin of Grind Coffee, £9, Grind
Shoreditch Grind is one of our favourite coffee shops in London – and when they were forced to close their doors during the pandemic, they took their coffee online so you can drink their organic blends at home. Choose from whole bean or ground coffee, and whether you'd like the house, light or decaf blend – they even make home-compostable and plastic-free pods for Nespresso machines.
Espresso maker
ALESSI Pulcina Aluminium Casting Espresso Coffee Maker 26cm, £79, Selfridges
Trust Alessi to make something as cool and smart as this and call it a espresso maker. Featuring a boiler that stops dispensing the drink just before the coffee gets that bitter aftertaste and a special V shape of the spout for a perfect pour.
Personalised coffee gifts
Bistro Tiled Margot Monogram Mug, £10, Anthropologie
Whether you’re shopping for a minimalist or a maximalist, you can’t go wrong by giving them a tiled mug from Anthropologie with their initials on. Shop more personalised gifts this way.
CBD coffee gifts for coffee lovers
Cannacoffee Original CBD Ground Coffee 200g, £14.99, Selfridges
Know someone who takes CBD? How about elevating their morning cuppa with a CBD infused coffee? Cannacoffee’s CBD Coffee has 200mg of CBD – which is designed to rebalance and refocus – and provide your daily caffeine kick with an added dose of calm.
Coffee press gift
Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee Press, 1L, £62, John Lewis
For someone who doesn’t have endless counter space and wants a full-bodied, smooth cup of joe in a jiffy, a French press is a great brewing method. We love this teal cafetiere from Le Creuset – not only does it make great-tasting coffee, it also keeps that coffee hotter longer, thanks to its dense stoneware.
Coffee gifts for dad
Aeroccino4 Milk Frother, £89, Nespresso
No one can truly say they like cold milk in their hot coffee. This Nespresso milk frother is the latest in Nespresso's collection and offers two types of hot foam, hot milk and cold foam. Just pour the milk in and hit the button and you're away. Easy peasy.
Best coffee mugs
Royal Doulton Coffee Studio Small Porcelain Mug Set of Four, £48, Selfridges
Combining contrasting gleaming white with a couple of other neutral shades, these dishwasher and microwave safe mugs are both minimalist and eye-catching – and will be used as part of your everyday routine.
Coffee related gifts
Hario V60 Dripped and Pot Set, £45, Selfridges
It’s hard to beat a good pour-over. If your coffee aficionado is the only coffee drinker in their house then this set from Hario contains everything someone would need to brew and hold their coffee: a plastic pour over cone, V60 filters, a measuring scoop and a heat resistant glass server. Contemporary, stylish and can be used anywhere.
Christmas coffee gifts
Set of 4 Marble Coasters, £26, Anthropologie
Get your brew on with this set of four white marble and blue resin coffee coasters – the perfect finishing touch to perk up simple coffee tables (and avoid those pesky water stains, too).
Iced coffee gifts
Chilly's Series 2 Double Wall Insulated Travel Coffee Cup, 340ml, £30, John Lewis & Partners
Swap single-use cups for something a little more resuable – like the Chilly’s Series 2 cup. Featuring a rotating lock mechanism for secure sipping and double-walled vacuum technology to protect your hands from the heat, this considered product takes your on-the-go coffee to new heights. And, it's stylish too. We particularly love this blush pink colour – grab it on your way out the front door morning after morning, for a pretty and practical solution to your daily caffeine fix.
Iced coffee gift set
Hario Cold Brew Gift Set, £29.50, Rave Coffee
This clever easy-to-use cold brew pot allows you to make iced coffee at home, and it fits in the fridge perfectly too. This particular set comes with 300g RAVE Cold Brew Ground Coffee which makes approximately 3 litres of cold brew.
Espresso martini gift
Espresso Martini, £32.50, Letterbox Cocktails
Ready formed espresso martini's? Yes please. These arrive through the letterbox, so all you need to do is pop them in the fridge to chill, then serve. If you're feeling fancy, just add a couple of coffee beans on top!
Coffee lover gifts for him
Bialetti Moka Express Hob Espresso Maker, 3 Cup, £30, John Lewis & Partners
This little stovetop kettle from Italian designer Bialetti is fab for several reasons. For one, it makes delicious espresso cups from ground coffee beans – all you have to do is add water, add the filter and screw the top and bottom together and then heat on the stove and coffee will start to bubble into the top section. It's ideal for taking away on holidays too.
Coffee pots for gifts
Mason Cash Stoneware Coffee Jar, £15, John Lewis & Partners
Everyone needs somewhere to put their coffee, so why not store it in a classic Mason Cash jar made from stoneware to keep it's contents cool and dry? The cornflour blue colour is a shade that really suits any kitchen.
Coffee subscription box
Pact Coffee Subscription, from £6.95 for 1 bag or £18.95 for 40 pods, Pact Coffee
You know that feeling when you get to the end of your coffee pack, and know you've forgotten to order more. Well, now you never need to run on empty, as not only does Pact do great coffee, you can subscribe to have it turn up at your door as often as you'd like.
These coffee subscription services will give you the WFH motivation you need.
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Coffee gifts for mum
Fortnum’s Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, £40, Fortnum & Mason
Made exclusively for Fortnum's by Dorset’s Conker Spirit Distillery, this Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur can be used for many a tipple (think: espresso martini) or enjoyed straight-up on the rocks.
Unique coffee gifts
London Coffee Shop Art Print, Coffee Lover Print, £20, Not On The High Street
Arguably the best part of going on a cycle ride is stopping off for coffee – this cute modernist print combines both hobbies (bikes and coffee) and would fit right in on any kitchen wall.
Coffee connoisseur gifts
Coffee Art: Creative Coffee Designs for the Home Barista, £7.43, Amazon
A coffee table book on coffee art? Yes please. Budding baristas will love this manual for learning how to create the crema (the froth that acts as a canvas in the coffee cup). Swan art, here we come.
Coffee prints
Coffee Poster Set of 3, from £31.87, Etsy
This set of three retro coffee prints is a perfect housewarming or Christmas gift – or those into nostalgic kitchen decor.
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Barista coffee gift
Monin Flavoured Coffee gift set, £9.99, Selfridges
For those who prefer a caramel latte or shot of vanilla flavouring in their morning espresso, these delicious flavoured syrups from Monin will help liven up your coffee Starbucks style.
Quirky coffee gifts
Freshly roasted Speciality Coffee ‘Chuffed as Chips’, £9.95, Two Chimps
Two Chimps Coffee is a climate-positive coffee roastery based in Rutland. They source high-scoring speciality coffees from single farms and estates and roast in small batches every single week. We love their down-to-earth and jargon-free approach – and their ‘Chuffed as Chips’ coffee is great for cafetiere users!
Nespresso machine
VertuoPlus Coffee Machine, £99, Nespresso
If you know someone who still uses a cafetiere to make their morning coffee, then it's high time you introduce them to Nespresso. The easiest coffee machine around – the VertuoPlus comes with an automatic head and capsule ejection – and makes four different cup sizes of coffee. The best bit is then choosing which pods to try – our personal favourite is the Hazelnut muffin pod (don't knock it till you've tried it!)
Perfect coffee gift
But First Coffee Sign, £404, Custom Neon
A little extravagant, sure, but if you have a designated coffee area in your kitchen, then why not get a neon light sign to really mark out ‘coffee time’?
Coffee candle
Un Café? candle, £28, Louis & Co Maison
Hand poured in Hampshire, this 100% natural soy candle features a coffee fragrance and a wooden wick (adding a crackling sound effect) – perfect to burn in the kitchen or entrance hall, but would suit any medium-sized rooms. Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, it comes in a 30cl matte black whisky glass-style jar, the packaging is also fully recyclable and it has a burn time of 40+ hours.
Coffee for triathletes
Roasted in Bristol, this coffee is created by Presca's in-house triathlete Jamie Price, but it isn't just for triathletes or those with an obsession with cycling, but anyone who likes to shop local.
Emma Bridgewater mug
Rainbow Toast Love is Love 1/2 Pint Mug, £22, Emma Bridgewater
You know what makes coffee taste better? Drinking coffee from an Emma Bridgewater mug. We own quite a few variations of these, but this Love is Love mug not only looks great but also gives back – for every mug sold they donate £5 to support Terrence Higgins, the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, and their vital work.
Best coffee subscription
Coffee Subscription, from £14.99 per month, Blue Coffee Box
We love subscription packages – they make such great (and easy) gifts that just keep giving. Blue Coffee Box coffee beans are ethically sourced from farmers and local cooperatives around the world and the beans are then lovingly hand-roasted by the UK’s best coffee roasters. The letterbox friendly EcoBoxes can be delivered fortnightly, monthly or every other month (or as a one-off gift) and each box contains two full sized EcoBags (fully compostable) of 100% pure arabica coffee. You receive different coffee every month, so each month is a surprise.
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Coffee mugs for gifts
Bodum PAVINA Double Walled Thermo Glasses, £26.99, Amazon
Perfect for the coffee-influencer — these insta-friendly mugs are the perfect size for a strong shot of espresso.
Espresso martini gift
VIVIR Café Coffee Liqueur, £33.01, Master of Malt
Perfect for anyone who loves a little cockatil, this tequila based coffee liqueur – VIVIR Café – makes the perfect Espresso Martini. Made with award-winning VIVIR Tequila Blanco and flavoured with Mexican coffee beans, it has a little sweetness from the Piloncillo, a natural Mexican cane sugar, as well as an authentic rich coffee flavour with a subtle Agave finish. Delicious.
Nespresso pods
Kiss the Hippo Organic Classic Blend Compostable Coffee Pods 50g, £6.49, Selfridges
Designed to fit the classic ‘original’ Nespresso machine, these Kiss the Hippo coffee pods are fully compostable (hooray!) and big on sustainability. Plus, they taste good too. And if you don't own a Nespresso machine? They also make their own ground coffee.
Coffee spoon
Coffee Scoop With Clip, £16.75, Not On The High Street
Flicking the kettle on ready for our first cup of joe is our favourite part of the morning; but having the right kit is essential in ensuring we make the perfect brew. If they love their ground filter or espresso coffee, this scooped clip will help keep their coffee fresh as well as coming in handy for measuring out.
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Coffee mugs for gifts
John Lewis & Partners Linear Stackable Stoneware Espresso Cups, £12, John Lewis
Stackable, contemporary colours and incredible value for money – these four subtly textured, ceramic espresso cups make a stylish statement stacked on the kitchen top. And they're microwave and dishwasher safe, too.
Personalised coffee gifts
Personalised Shape Marble Coaster, £10, Not On The High Street
This coaster is not only affordable but will save getting those pesky coffee rings in future. And the personalisation makes it a great gift.
Coffee related gifts
The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing, £16.99, Amazon
For the coffee geeks, this in-depth exploration into the good stuff will be very satisfying. Learn all about where coffee comes from, how it's harvested, the roasting process and how the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink.
Coffee art
Ride Bikes Stainless-Steel Cocoa Stencil, £6, Selfridges
Fancy yourself as a bit of a barista? Well then you'll know creating coffee art isn't the easiest – unless, of course, you have a stencil. We think this Barista & Co one would make an ideal stocking gift – cheap and fun – all they have to do is pop it on top of their morning coffee and sprinkle a little cocoa. Voila!
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