Now panic, but drink great coffee
I wrote about great Christmas gifts for the tea lovers yesterday, and it would be very unfair to leave the coffee drinkers out. I have divided loyalties: can’t start the day without a cup of tea, and weekend doesn’t begin until the first cappuccino is brewed. But if the foodie in your life is a serious coffee nut, here’s some thoughts and ideas for you:
1. You’ve got to start with the right ingredients, so want about making sure they get fresh coffee every month. Try the twelve month subscription gift from Has Bean Coffee. You can buy unroasted beans if they have a roaster at home, or otherwise you can choose the right grind for their preferred route to making their perfect cup of Joe. At £50, I think this is a bit of a steal, as it’s a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.
2. For most coffee geeks, they’re going to need a burr mill grinder, as two mills are definitely better than one. This has been the holy grail hunt for my own coffee geek, and he has happily taken delivery today of the Kitchenaid Artisan Burr Grinder. I bow to his exhaustive research, so this is top of the list if you want the best.
3. A new mug? Well, I think I am a bit over the whole Keep Calm & Carry On thing, so rather like the Now Panic and Freak Out mug. Comes with coffee to calm your nerves, and a restored sense of irony!
4. So, what if they are stuck in an office with only a terrible coffee machine for company? How about a desktop coffee maker? Make their workmates jealous with the wonderful smell of freshly brewed coffee, all from the space that might just be taken up by a dying pot plant. Fresh coffee will generate much more feel good than any peace lily!
5. For an instant perk up wherever you are, then how about a Perk Coffee Bean Lip Balm from Crazy Rumours?
So, a few ideas to get you started. If they are true coffee devotees, I would skip the Starbucks gifts. In my experience, those who love coffee don’t love Starbucks. Even at Christmas!
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