The Best Gifts for Coffee and Tea Lovers
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There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm, well-made cup of coffee or tea. No matter which you prefer, or how you prepare it, you know the feeling that comes with that first sip. Those who love a cozy caffeinated beverage know that occasionally home-brewed batches fall short. After all, few of us are trained baristas. So, why not get yourself — or another special someone in your life — a tool, treat, or trendy trinket to enhance the at-home experience? From a self-heating mug to the ideal stovetop kettle, these are the best gifts for every level of coffee and tea lover.
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For Coffee Lovers
Ember Mug 2
Those who prefer their beverages hot know the disappointment that settles in when the contents of your mug become lukewarm — or worse, cold. Sure, reheating your coffee or tea in the microwave is an option, but there are products out there that don’t even let your drink get cold in the first place. The Ember Mug, for example, can keep your coffee or tea at your desired temperature (from 120°F to 145°F) for up to 80 minutes off its charging pad or all day on it, meaning you — or your lucky giftee — can nurse a single cup for as long as your heart desires.
Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
If it’s the foamy milk that keeps drawing you back to your favorite coffee shop, you’ll be surprised to learn making it at home is surprisingly simple. You can do it by hand with a steam wand, but this standalone countertop device by Nespresso, the Nespresso Aerocino3 Milk Frother, does the work for you, whipping up batches of warm milk or warm (or cold) foam in under a minute. To mix your final product with your preferred coffee, simply lift the cup up off its stand and pour.
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine
Has your giftee grown tired of traditional drip coffee? Instead of offering an expert-level machine with a steep learning curve, gift them this easy-to-use espresso machine by Nespresso, which pairs well with the Aerocino3. Capable of brewing four different cup sizes — single espresso, double espresso, 5-ounce coffee, and 8-ounce coffee — you’ll find that there’s a setting for every palate (and energy level). Simply fill the rear chamber with water, insert one of Nespresso’s premium pods, and press brew. The machine automatically adapts its brewing process to each capsule, accounting for coffee size, best temperature, proper pressure, and total brewing time.
Cometeer Instant Coffee Advent Calendar
Instant coffee has long gotten a bad rap. But long gone are the powders that clump and clot, turning your well-meaning coffee into a pool of light brown water and undissolved grounds. Cometeer set out to make instant coffee a luxury good, creating concentrated frozen coffee capsules that dissolve directly into hot water, resulting in a cup of instant coffee that’s nearly indistinguishable from those that took minutes, if not longer, to make. Their annual specialty coffee advent calendar features a sampling of delicious and innovative coffees of the season, curated by their coffee experts.
Reader Favorites
Keurig K-Supreme Coffee Maker
Keurig’s best-selling single-serve coffee brewer, the K-Supreme brews flavorful, aromatic coffee in just seconds, in 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-ounce servings. Move past the mess of loose-ground coffee and try the compact, convenient pod system, which helps you keep a variety of coffees on hand and fresh for longer. The simple button system lets you select your preferred brew, and there’s no setup or wait time between cups, thanks to Keurig’s instant reheat technology.
Atlas Coffee Club Gourmet Sampler
Taste flavorful coffees from around the world in Atlas Coffee Club’s World of Coffee Discovery Set, which features four freshly ground single-origin coffees from four different countries. Each comes packaged in bags with custom art from their source country, along with a postcard detailing the journey it took to get to your door.
For Tea Lovers
Le Creuset Stoneware Mug
Le Creuset is an iconic name in the stoneware industry. Since 1925, they’ve been the name in colorful cookware, amassing quite the cult following because of it. Certain products in rarer colors are downright impossible to find, but the baseline products — i.e. this beautiful mug — are available year-round. That said, they make an excellent gift, especially for a tea-lover with an existing Le Creuset collection.
iLOLA Tea Disc Set
Named to Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2022, the iLOLA Tea Disc Set features three different pressed tea discs and a sleek stainless steel infuser — the perfect set for introducing someone in your life to the luxury of loose-leaf tea. The compact discs are an easy way to take the mess out of loose-leaf tea, ensuring the experience of making it is as zen as the time spent drinking it.
Caraway Whistling Tea Kettle
When electric kettles took over kitchens, no one realized what we’d lose: the iconic whistle of the stovetop kettle. So, why not bring that timeless — definitely not annoying — sound back? Caraway’s stylish iteration is lined with stainless steel, has a heatproof handle, and comes ceramic-coated, which means it boils faster and holds heat better than a traditional kettle.
OXO Infuser Basket
In a rush? Or, know someone who constantly is? OXO’s Infuser Basket makes for the perfect stocking stuffer. Built for most mugs and cups, you can steep your tea right there, saving you the hassle of towing a wet tea bag or straining your loose-leaf tea. Its wide-edged top helps it balance on the lip of your mug, while the lid doubles as a drip tray once removed.
Brightland Orange Blossom Honey
Most people like a bit of lemon and a little sweetness in their tea. Why not get the best of both in one product? Brightland’s Orange Blossom Honey is the sweetest gift, whether used in black tea or dosed over yogurt. To make this Orange Blossom Honey, a colony of bees in California collected nectar from single-estate orange groves, resulting in a honey that’s sweet, citrusy, and extremely easy on the eyes.
Bubble Tea Kit
If you’re buying for someone who isn’t a fan or coffee nor traditional or herbal teas, let them try bubble tea in the comfort of their home. With black and rooibos chai bubble tea bases and a jumbo-sized bag of tapioca pearls (aka boba), you can craft a hot or cold batch of homemade boba anytime the craving strikes — and the included extra-large straws help you get the boba up off the bottom of the glass.
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