Ah, the juice of the beautiful bean. Good for making you more productive at work, more cheerful when you're feeling run down, and hungrier whenever any sort of pastry is within reach. It's difficult to imagine civilized society without it.
All this goes well beyond simply chugging down caffeine, though. The way the black nectar is served and prepared is often a little ritual in itself. The whole experience can be greatly enhanced by something as simple as a special cup, or as elaborate as a multi-step brewing procedure.
However much effort you want to put into your afternoon pick-me-up, having the right tools at your disposal makes coffee breaks so much more pleasant.
You probably know someone who is totally unable, or at least unwilling, to behave like a normal human being without some caffeine surging through their system. This is the brand of coffee these poor souls need in their life.
You’d think giving someone a reference book as a gift might be a bit dry, but the World Atlas of Coffee is a refreshing tome that reveals the world of coffee in an entertaining way. James Hoffman gives a unique and enthralling tour of coffee’s history, impact and importance.
We people love our stuff; we’d really like to keep our furniture and electronics in pristine condition. When we notice that someone has wrecked one of our possessions without even trying to clean it up, well, emotions are going to run high.
The Breville BES870XL is probably the most fancy home espresso machine there is and makes a great gift for the true coffee lover. It’s definitely a special gift, and may be cheaper than what you’d expect.
Grinding your own coffee might sound tedious and only for fancy people, but with this conical burr grinder you’ll be a homemade barista in no time. There’s no substitute for freshly ground java juice.
It’s the sought-after iridescent rose gold Starbucks 24 ounce cup. No, it won’t make your iced coffee taste any better, but it looks pretty amazing. Make your Starbucks friends jealous by showing off this loud and proud drinking buddy.
For those who’ve never tasted coffee brewed in a French press, the world is about to get a little bit bigger. Actually steeping the grounds instead of just letting hot water trickle through them produces a noticeably bolder, richer flavor and takes no special skill to do.
If you have a male friend or boyfriend whose face currently looks and feels a little like an unwashed Scottish terrier, don’t ask him to shave. Present him with some of this instead and watch his chincurtain bloom.
Being able to pick up a freshly brewed espresso any time you feel like it does indeed make life better. This machine lets you do just that, while its super-compact, refined design means it doesn’t have to live in the kitchen.
Coffee has a flavor completely unlike anything else, yet some people just don’t like to drink it. If you’re trying to convert a friend to the pleasures of java, these sweet candies may be just what you need – assuming, that is, you don’t gobble them all up first.
This battery powered, stylish milk frother will give your next hot drink that premium, airy lather without the need to buy restaurant prices for a decent drink.
Getting the most out of your afternoon coffee break is often all about the little things. Assuming that you like to take your caffeine cold sometimes, you’re sure to appreciate these bean-shaped pieces of frozen coffee that can make your drink look twice as stylish.
While you can always use your words to ask for a cup of get-up-and-go juice, you might sometimes be too tired for even that level of exertion. When this happens, you really need a way to broadcast the fact to your loved ones before you risk falling unconscious.
There are plenty of options out there when it comes to keeping your coffee steaming hot and tasting fresh – sadly, many of them just aren’t very good at doing either. This stainless steel decanter, by contrast, works just about as well as the laws of physics allow.
Brewing coffee is all about extracting the flavorful compounds while retaining more or less of the bitter or acidic components. This coffee maker is pretty good at that.
A good gift for health minded coffee freaks. These French roast coffee cups are infused with essential vitamins so you can feed your brain more of what it needs, just by sticking to your morning routine.
This “Powered by Caffeine” mug may be just what you need if shopping for someone who works in chemistry, medicine, or a related field. It’s shaped just like a lab beaker.
Can you imagine a day without coffee? With this coffee maker that won’t ever have to happen. It is small enough to fit into a suitcase and you can buy a separate carry bag for it that also has space for a few utensils.
Weighing less than a pound and a perfect size for tossing into a backpack, this espresso maker requires nothing more than coffee grounds and hot water to work.