Gifts for Coffee Lovers: 12 Ideas They'll Actually Use
The best gifts for coffee lovers either make coffee at home better or give them a coffee experience: freshly roasted beans, a coffee subscription, a workshop or good brewing gear. If you don't know exactly how someone drinks their coffee, a gift card is the safe choice. Here are our 12 ideas from the kaffemik roastery and café on Zollergasse in Vienna – sorted into experiences, coffee, gear and gift cards.
First: how does the person drink coffee?
Before you buy anything, take a quick look at the recipient's kitchen. The way they brew decides what will actually get used.
| Brewing at home | Matching gifts |
|---|---|
| Espresso machine or bean-to-cup | Espresso beans, Latte Art Workshop, milk pitcher, Home Espresso Workshop |
| Pour-over, filter machine or AeroPress | Light filter roasts, Hario V60, paper filters, Coffee Brew Book |
| Curious, but no setup yet | Sunday Cupping, coffee subscription, AeroPress |
| No idea | Online gift card or café voucher |
Experiences instead of things
1. A Latte Art Workshop
In 150 minutes at the café, you learn to froth and pour milk until the first heart appears in the cup. The workshop is designed for beginners, held in English and works with vegan milk too. To the Latte Art Workshop
2. Sunday Cupping for two
At a cupping, several coffees are tasted side by side, just like roasters and green coffee buyers do. 90 minutes on a Sunday morning, no prior knowledge needed – great for couples or friends. To Sunday Cupping
3. A barista class at home
For anyone with a new espresso machine who is still struggling with their espresso: for the Home Espresso Workshop we come to their home and dial in machine and grinder together. To the Home Espresso Workshop
All workshops are also available as vouchers – find out more on our page Gift a Coffee Workshop.
Coffee to unwrap
4. A coffee subscription for 3, 6 or 12 months
Two freshly roasted specialty coffees every month, whole beans, with details on origin and producers. The gift subscription ends automatically – the recipient doesn't need to cancel anything. Gift a coffee subscription
5. The coffee gift box
Two specialty coffees from our roastery as a one-off gift – good for anyone who wants to try first. To the gift box
6. Espresso beans for espresso machines and bean-to-cup
Our HUEHUE from Guatemala tastes of dark chocolate and nuts, has low acidity and works just as well in an espresso machine as in a bean-to-cup machine. A safe bet for anyone who simply wants good espresso. To HUEHUE
7. A special light roast
For filter coffee fans: our light roasts come from individual producers and taste clean and fruity – from berries to florals. Every product page shows origin, processing and flavour. To our current coffees
Gear that actually gets used
8. Hario V60 dripper
The classic for filter coffee: affordable, robust and used in many specialty cafés. Pair it with paper filters. To the V60
9. AeroPress
Compact, unbreakable and fast – ideal for a cup at the office or when travelling. To the AeroPress
10. A milk pitcher for latte art
We recommend the 450 ml Rhinoware pitcher to beginners because it is easy to control. Together with the Latte Art Workshop it makes a lovely bundle. To the milk pitcher
11. The Coffee Brew Book
A notebook for recipes and tastings, so the perfect cup doesn't happen just once. A limited edition by kaffemik. To the Coffee Brew Book
If you're not sure
12. A coffee gift card
The online gift card is valid for all coffees, the subscription, gear and workshops in the shop and arrives instantly by email. For visits to the café there are separate café vouchers. We explain which one fits on our page Coffee Gift Cards.
Frequently asked questions
What do you give someone who already has everything for coffee?
An experience or something rare: a cupping, a workshop or a coffee subscription with changing coffees you won't find elsewhere.
How long does freshly roasted coffee taste good?
Specialty coffee tastes best in the first weeks after the roast date. Sealed and stored cool and dark, it keeps much longer but gradually loses aroma. So it's best to buy beans shortly before the holidays.
What is the best last-minute gift for coffee lovers?
An online or workshop voucher: it arrives by email right after your order, even on 24 December.