Gift Ideas for Espresso Coffee Lovers

Coffee Lovers - there are really more of them than you think. In a recent Canadian study, researchers found that coffee accounted for almost all the caffeine that adults consumed - 80.6% prefer coffee while tea and soft drinks made up the remaining 20%.  

And if the coffee lover you have in mind is actually an espresso lover,  well this shows they have a particular appreciation for the finer things in life, so your gift better be thoughtful. 

Read this guide for inspiration. You will get ideas sure to please any coffee lover.  Regardless of your budget, we've got you covered. In fact, some won't cost anything at all if you are a DIY kind of person. 

Gift Ideas for DIYers

Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans

You just can't have one chocolate covered espresso bean. Once you taste one, you will get hooked.  The rich sweet chocolate on the outside pairs perfectly with the slightly bitter crunchy espresso bean found on the inside.

If you love to make things in your own kitchen, you can make these yourself.  There are  tons of recipes on youtube.  All you need is good quality espresso beans that are fresh and good quality chocolate.   Of course many chocolatiers offer this delicacy in their line up. Those of you in YQG can find them at Walker's Candies. 

Book of Love Coupons (and coffee)

Download A Printable Love Coupon Book here. 

They say the best thing you can give someone is your time.  Give someone the option of reaching out to you when they need a friend or a coffee. 

You can personalize the booklet with any acts of love that fit your style.  This is a great gift idea for kids who want to be able to do something special for their coffee loving parents - a coupon for a breakfast in bed complete with a coffee on a weekend is a something everyone loves. 

Coffee Scrubs

Coffee scrubs have become really popular for exfoliation. They are said to help with cellulite and stretch marks too.While there are several on the market, they are pretty expensive.  Consider making your own because it is easy to make.

Making a coffee scrub is a great way to use the dregs (spent coffee) that are produced from espresso machines. Check out YouTube for an abundance of recipe and how to videos.

Home Decor Using Burlap Coffee Bags

Real coffee roasters will have burlap coffee bags on hand.  These jutte bags are where green coffee beans come in before they are roasted.  Each coffee plantation designs bags for their beans and many are very colourful and beautiful.

Find you local coffee roaster and see if you can get a decorative burlap bag.  Go to your local craft store, get a backboard and some tacks and make a beautiful wall hanging.

Espresso Canada uses their burlap bags to package products that they ship.  This is a great way to use environmentally friendly packaging and customers love that they can reuse the bags.  Here is what one customer made with the burlap bag we sent him.  

Some other ideas for burlap bags: use them to cover plants in the winter, to store plant bulbs or make a bag to carry groceries.

Gift Ideas Under $ 50

Coffee Scented Soaps

Who doesn't love to self indulge ? This soap is for all the coffee lovers!  It smells like a rich, bold, freshly ground & brewed cup of coffee with a hint of cream and sugar!  

Look for soaps made from high quality clean ingredients such as responsibly sourced plant based oils, butters, mineral rich clays, pure essential oils, phthalate free premium and natural fragrance oils.  Soaps from Raw Bath Marketare good to use on all skin types. 

Cocoa Duster

This is an ideal and unique gift for the home barista who likes to make cappuccino or lattes at home.  The cocoa duster allows them to decorate their drinks so they look like they were made by a professional barista in a fancy café.

What is a cocoa duster?  It is a container that you fill with cocoa or your own blend of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla powder. Then you have a choice of a decorative disk (heart shape, star, coffee cup) and when you twist the container that image will appear on top of your surface. 

A cocoa duster is also an ideal item for the person who likes to bake or host dinner parties.  The cocoa duster can be used to decorate cakes, tiramisu or the plate where the dessert will be served.

High Quality Coffee Beans

It goes without saying that good quality coffee beans that are freshly roasted is a highly coveted gift that coffee lovers will appreciate.

If you are considering coffee beans as a gift make sure you are choosing beans that are freshly roasted coffee in small batches. This ensures maximum freshness.  There are many blends to choose from. For the sophisticated espresso drinker choose beans that are roasted following Italian roasting traditions.  This is a sure mark of excellence.

What makes a thoughtful gift is a coffee subscription.  This is a great way to give the gift of coffee all year long.  The convenience of having coffee delivered directly to your door on a regular schedule is as comforting as the cup of coffee they'll enjoy.

Cups

Let's face it every drink tastes better when it is served in the right cup or glass.  Espresso is no exception. Consider giving a set of high quality ceramic espresso cups.

Remember not all espresso cups are created equally.  You need to consider the size, shape and material when choosing the right espresso cup. Read this blogto help you understand what to consider before purchasing espresso cups.  If your coffee drinker likes cappuccino, consider cappuccino cups too.

Moka Espresso Pot

A moka pot is a unique and practical gift for the coffee lover who wants to try a new brewing style (making espresso) but isn't quite ready to get an espresso machine. 

The fact that many people parade around with a coffee in hand is a sure tale sign that coffee inspired gifts would not only be useful but appreciated. 

Gift Ideas For The Ultimate Coffee Aficionado

Espresso Machines

An espresso machine is the ultimate gift for the coffee lover.  In fact, the whole family will enjoy this appliance.  Whether they like espresso, regular coffee, frothed milk for hot chocolates or tea, superautomatic coffee machines will fit the bill and do it all.   

This is also an ideal gift or addition for the office.  You may not be able to give your employees huge bonuses but having a goof machine that delivers specialty coffees will surly be appreciated by all. 

Superautomatic coffee machines come in a range of prices to fit any budget. They are easy to use and easy to maintain and anyone who gets one loves it.   Here's what customers are saying about their machine.

Coffee Machine Accessories

What if the coffee lover on your list is a real coffee aficionado and already has the ultimate coffee machine, then what.  Don't despair. There are some really cool and useful coffee accessories that will be the perfect addition to a machine.

Cup Warmer

 When you can make your espresso or coffee in a preheated cup,  well that's luxury.  You can program the cup warmer to start heating cups at a certain time so when you get up, your cup is warm and ready.