Every office has one. The colleague who packs a hand grinder for a work trip, has opinions on Chikmagalur estates, and says “notes of litchi” with a straight face. Every family has one too: the relative who is perfectly happy with a pod, thank you very much.
Whether you’re shopping for someone just flirting with the world of better coffee, a tech geek who wants to measure every variable, or a full-blown coffee obsessive who thinks a grinder is a perfectly reasonable festive-season gift, there’s something here for every level of enthusiasm.
And really, getting a coffee person a gift should be easy. Coffee people love talking about coffee. They’ve probably told you about their dream grinder, the beans they’re currently obsessed with, and the very specific gadget they’ve been meaning to buy, at least a hundred times. So, just make sure you’re not buying an espresso obsessive a bag of beans meant for a south Indian filter and calling it a day.
Below, our pick of coffee gifts for the nerds and even those who just want to have some fun.
