Holiday Gifts for Coffee Lovers Under $20
The Best Inexpensive Christmas Present Idea for Coffee Aficionados
Nov 9, 2009
With the holidays swiftly approaching, it is time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. For anyone whose gift-giving list includes a coffee lover, there are many wonderful, inexpensive options available that are certain to delight!
Books as Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Home Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival by Kenneth Davids is a handy paperback book that instructs readers on how to roast their own coffee beans. The guide holds advice and tips for everyone from novice beginners to seasoned roasters, including how to evaluate beans, how to achieve the perfect roast, and innovative methods for at-home roasting. It retails for $17.95.
Mark Pendergrast’s book Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World is a fascinating look at the origins and evolution of coffee, tracing its history from discovery up to the refined version known and loved in modern times. Coffee has a dark and troubled past, which Pendergrast skillfully crafts into an engaging and informative work. The suggested retail price is $19.95.
The Gift of Coffee on the Go
Amongst coffee aficionados who travel frequently, a major concern is finding a good cup of coffee on the road. With a travel French press, like those made by Bodum, a cup of rich, delicious coffee can be made anywhere that there is hot water available!
The French press brewing process requires no electricity or additional equipment; simply dump in coarsely ground coffee, add hot water, and depress the brewer’s plunger. A screen will filter out the grounds, leaving a flavorful cup of fresh coffee almost instantly. The travel press takes this portability a step farther with a brewer designed to hold a single (but generous) serving and fits into cars’ cup holders. Bodum’s 16-ounce model sells for $19.99.
Coffee Mug Gift Basket
For the DIY-minded, assembling a coffee mug gift basket is a fun, easy, and inexpensive option for Christmas gift-giving. Fill the mug with small packages of gourmet coffees, coffee flavored candies, small bottles of flavored syrups, or anything else small and coffee-related.
These economical and thoughtful gift baskets can be created for under $10, especially when using extra coffee mugs out of the cupboard rather than purchasing them new. Most dollar stores also offer a nice selection of mugs, and thrift stores usually have a wide and eclectic selection as well.
Coffee Shop Gift Cards as Christmas Gifts
Most coffee lovers have a favorite haunt, a place where the staff all know their names and exactly how they like their java served. For these coffee shop regulars, gift cards or certificates are an excellent Christmas gift idea.
For gift recipients who live out of town and frequent their local shop, try purchasing a gift card over the phone. Most coffee shops will gladly take orders over the telephone paid with a debit or credit card.
Coffee lovers are easy to shop for, even on a budget. Coffee-themed merchandise is easy to come by and can usually be found cheaply at dollar stores and discount retailers. Even purchasing a pound of the recipient’s favorite roast would be greatly appreciated. These are just a few of many products available, so finding the perfect Christmas gift at the right price shouldn’t be a grind!
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