You\u2019ll instantly upgrade your giftee\u2019s coffee game by getting them Proper\u2019s syrups, which come in flavors like vanilla, salted caramel, simple, pumpkin spice and pistachio. They come in glass bottles that are good looking enough to be displayed on your giftee\u2019s coffee bar, and Cusack says they\u2019re some of the best ones she\u2019s tasted. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne of my pet peeves is when the syrup sinks to the bottom of my drink, but I haven\u2019t found that with Proper syrups \u2014 they blend in quickly, so I\u2019m not finishing my coffee with a gulp of straight syrup,\u201d she says. \u201cThe flavors are subtle, not too overpowering or too sweet and make a great addition to my morning iced lattes. I\u2019ve even used the syrups in other drinks, like dirty sodas and cocktails \u2014 my secret ingredient for the perfect at-home espresso martini is Proper\u2019s vanilla syrup.\u201d <\/p>\n
<\/span>Brewers<\/span><\/h2>\nThis itty-bitty espresso machine won\u2019t take up much space on your giftee\u2019s countertop while they fulfill their at-home barista dreams. It\u2019s simple to operate with very few buttons, and it quickly heats up to make single or double shots. The machine also has an automatic steam wand, and your loved one can adjust the milk temperature and texture settings to their liking. <\/p>\n
They get all the accessories they need with the Breville Bambino, including filter baskets, a portafilter, a milk jug, a tamper and a steam wand cleaning tool, as well as two bags of coffee.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy husband is a huge pour-over coffee fan, so I got him the Chemex as a gift and it\u2019s become a staple in my house,\u201d says Godio. The top of the Chemex is cone-shaped, so your loved one adds a disposable filter and their favorite grounds, pours hot water over them, and watches as coffee drips into the bottom. \u201cThe carafe is insulated to keep the coffee hot, and the wood collar and leather tie serve as a handle, so I don\u2019t burn my hand when I pour it into a mug,\u201d says Godio. <\/p>\n
Your giftee can take the \u201chandle\u201d off and the carafe is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The Chemex comes in 3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup and 10-cup sizes.<\/p>\n
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The traveler or outdoor enthusiast in your life won\u2019t have to settle for mediocre coffee on the go once you buy them Wacaco\u2019s portable machine, which NBC Selected video editor Josh Rios calls a \u201cpocket barista that makes a solid cut of espresso.\u201d Your giftee can simply add ground beans and hot water to the lightweight, compact gadget, and press down on a button to brew manually \u2014 it\u2019s battery-free and doesn\u2019t need to be charged. Its cap doubles as a cup, too. <\/p>\n
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\u201cYes, the Moccamaster is expensive for a drip coffee maker, but it\u2019s one of my favorite things I own,\u201d says Godio. The caffeine-obsessed person in your life will feel the same once they set it up, and since it has such a sleek look, it will become a focal point in their kitchen. \u201cThe flavor of the coffee is so much better than any other drip coffee maker I\u2019ve tried, and I can keep the glass carafe on the hot plate so my coffee stays warm for over an hour.\u201d <\/p>\n
The Moccamaster can make up to 10 cups of coffee in four to six minutes, and your giftee can control the holding temperature of the hot plate post-brewing.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Mugs and brewing accessories<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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New York City\u2019s iconic Greek Coffee Cup is one of my favorite keepsakes to give friends and family who live in the area, moved away or love visiting. It\u2019s made from ceramic, so it\u2019s dishwasher- and microwave-safe, and it holds about 10 ounces of coffee. Your loved one can drink from it, but it\u2019s also a cute tchotchke to display at home or put pens in on a desk.<\/p>\n
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As someone who often drinks coffee while commuting and walking my dog in the morning, I always love unwrapping a high-quality travel mug like this one from Owala. It\u2019s made from stainless steel and has double-wall vacuum insulation to keep coffee hot for up to six hours and cold for up to 24. The mug has a leak-proof lid and a slide-top sip spout that prevents spills and splashes. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s available in 12-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce sizes, and it comes in options with and without handles \u2014 I like the version without the handle to wrap my hands around when I\u2019m cold and to easily place in a cup holder.<\/p>\n
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Topping a standard cup of coffee with warm, foamy milk feels extra special, and you can help your giftee do exactly that at home with this gadget. It turns milk into warm dense foam, warm airy foam, cold foam or standard warm milk. Your loved one will select which option they want and let the milk frother work its magic \u2014 then, it automatically stops when it\u2019s done. There are fill lines on the inside of the cup, which comes off of the base to rinse out in the sink. Your giftee can also use the milk frother to make hot chocolate and matcha lattes.<\/p>\n
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Sure, your loved one could brew their espresso shots into the cups their machine came with. But these mini Yeti mugs are an adorable upgrade, says Godio, who uses them while making lattes. Sold as a set of two, they\u2019re made from stainless steel and double-wall vacuum insulated, so they keep espresso extra hot. They also have little handles for your loved one to grip while they sip or pour, and they\u2019re dishwasher-safe and stackable for convenient cleaning and storage.<\/p>\n
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Anyone who buys coffee grinds is missing out on the significantly better flavor of freshly ground beans. Make sure your giftee isn\u2019t one of those people by getting them OXO\u2019s grinder. Its removable hopper holds up to 12 ounces of beans and it\u2019s UV-tinted to keep light out, thus preserving taste. Your loved one can choose from 15 grind settings and 43 micro-adjustments for the stainless steel blades, letting them pick the best option for espresso, Fresh press coffee and more.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Coffee-related gifts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Take your giftee\u2019s love of coffee one step further by infusing the beverage into their lip balm. Summer Friday\u2019s Lip Butter Balm, a top pick among the NBC Selected team, comes in an iced coffee flavor, which Cusack always reaches for. \u201cI\u2019ve tried almost every single flavor, and iced coffee is one of my top picks,\u201d she says. \u201cIt has a subtle caramel scent that reminds me of my daily iced caramel latte, and the color is a sheer beige that looks great on all skin tones. The formula is hydrating and truly lasts for hours, but I find myself reapplying without even needing to because of how much I love the smell.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Pop Chart\u2019s coffee print teaches your loved one about how different beverages are brewed and what the exact ingredient ratios are. Plus, it\u2019s beautifully hand-drawn, so they\u2019ll be excited to show it off in their home. The print measures 20-by-16 inches \u2014 consider framing it for your giftee before giving it to them so they can hang it up as soon as they unwrap it.<\/p>\n
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I could eat an entire box of See\u2019s Candies Chocolate Coffee Beans in one sitting \u2014 they\u2019re that delicious. The little tin is stocking-sized, so I always toss one in for the coffee lovers in my life, or I pair it with other coffee-related products to make a themed basket.<\/p>\n
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The rich Americano scent of this candle sold me when I tried it at Anthropologie, but the mug-shaped container made it even more worth it. It burns for about 60 hours, according to the brand, and it\u2019s made with a soy blend and a cotton wick.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m absolutely obsessed with coffee, but I don\u2019t know anything about how to properly taste it, which may also be the case for your loved one. If so, this book should be their (and my) next read. It walks readers through what flavor notes are and how to identify them, as well as how people\u2019s senses perceive coffee and what creates and affects its flavor. There are also 19 exercises in the book to help your giftee notice and talk about what they\u2019re tasting while developing their palate.<\/p>\n
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Piecework\u2019s Brew La-La Puzzle turns coffee into artwork and a relaxing analog activity your giftee can do with a group or by themselves. It has 1,000 pieces, and as they come together, your loved one will see more and more of the image: a Parisian cafe table filled with coffee mugs, spoons, splashes, latte art and more.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Why trust NBC Selected?<\/span><\/h2>\nI\u2019m a reporter at NBC Selected who has written gift guides for more than six years, including this one for coffee lovers, which I update annually with new picks. I\u2019m a coffee lover myself who proudly admits to drinking at least three cups a day. I\u2019m consistently testing coffee makers and accessories and I collect coffee-making gadgets and tools, as well as themed accessories. Beyond sharing my gift recommendations, I also gathered ones from other coffee-obsessed NBC Selected team members.<\/p>\n
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