The allure of a delicious, hot beverage—especially coffee—is pretty universal. It’s not uncommon for Canadians to be passionate about their morning cup of coffee, and in a country that’s this chilly in the mornings, it’s easy to understand why. This holiday season, consider getting the coffee enthusiast in your life some great new coffee gear. In this guide, you’ll find the best gifts for coffee lovers, with options to suit every budget and level of enthusiasm. From high-end espresso machines to unique drink accessories, there’s something for every coffee connoisseur.
Coffee machines for every enthusiast
The best espresso machine for coffee connoisseurs: Breville Barista Touch
The Breville Barista Touch is one of the very, very best presents for coffee lovers that money can buy. It’s a machine that’s beautifully crafted from heavy, durable materials—and it’s a pleasure to use. What sets the Barista Touch apart is its colour touchscreen. It walks you through the steps and recipes for making all of your favourite coffee drinks. Unlike other espresso machines, the Breville Barista Touch teaches you how to pull the perfect shot, blend the perfect latte, and troubleshoot your morning flat white—all from the comfort of your own home.
The best dual-purpose espresso/coffee machine: Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series
One of the things that can be tough in a multi-person coffee-lover household is the battle between coffee and espresso. The Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series espresso machine circumvents that issue entirely. Unlike most coffee makers, which either brew drip coffee or pull shots of espresso, this Ninja espresso machine makes both—and cold brew. It brews drinks from 6 to 18 ounces, grinds your beans, and froths your milk. Plus, its Barista Assist Technology makes recommendations for your grind size, grind weight, and active brew adjustments. It’s a great present for coffee lovers who enjoy all types of coffee drinks.
The best manual espresso machine: De’Longhi Dedica
Manual appliances like the De’Longhi Dedica Arte espresso machine are great for small spaces. Without extra features like a touchscreen, burr grinder, or cup warmer, the De’Longhi Dedica Arte lets you brew delicious espresso drinks on a very small countertop footprint. Despite its small size, this manual espresso machine is a workhorse. It pulls single or double espresso shots and steams milk using a commercial-style steam wand. To make larger drinks, a double drip tray on the base of the Dedica can be removed to accommodate taller cups.
A simple, easy drip coffee maker: Breville Grind Control
The Breville Grind Control is a fantastic coffee gift for people who just want to enjoy their simple, rich cup of drip coffee. It’s a fan favourite for a myriad of reasons. It’s simple to use, very low-maintenance, and brews a great pot of coffee every single time. Your beans are always freshly ground and fragrant, and you can choose to brew either a single cup of coffee (perfect for an indulgent, afternoon pick-me-up) or a whole pot. The Grind Control carafe is insulated with a brushed stainless steel exterior and is great for keeping your pot of coffee deliciously warm all day long.
A classic coffee gift: French press
Coffee brewing can be super simple, and a French press is the perfect way to make that happen. These elegant, easy-to-use devices brew a delicious, single cup of coffee. They’re budget-friendly, portable, and a great gift for an easy-to-please coffee lover who wants to make their coffee without any bells or whistles.
Accessories to enhance every brew
A stellar smart coffee grinder: Breville Smart Grinder Pro
For brewing methods that don’t include an on-appliance coffee grinder, an at-home grinder is a great gift for coffee and espresso lovers. Bean freshness is of vital importance for your brew’s flavour and richness. If you’re gifting to someone with a Breville coffee system at home, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro burr coffee grinder is an obvious choice. It pairs excellently with espresso machines and coffee machines that don’t have a built-in bean hopper. This smart grinder is easy to use and features 60 different grind settings, a buttery-smooth grind size dial, and a detailed LCD display.
Upgrade pick: Baratza Encore Burr
Coffee nerds love the Baratza Encore Burr coffee grinder—especially for making espresso. The Encore ESP lets you select from 20 micro-steps for espresso grinding and 20 macro-steps for filter brews. With simple switches and no digital functions, Baratza products are designed to be repaired at home with replaceable parts. They’re described by some coffee enthusiasts as a “buy it once” product: A product that you can buy (or gift) just one time and it can last a lifetime. For that reason, the Encore is an excellent coffee grinder for high-volume home usage.
A small but mighty grinder: KitchenAid Blade
Looking for some easy coffee connoisseur gifts for a smaller budget? A smaller coffee grinder might be the way to go. The KitchenAid Blade is a small coffee grinder that uses a stainless steel blade to grind your beans. It has a maximum capacity of four ounces, making this device easy to fit onto a small coffee bar or into a tiny home.
Milk frother: Nespresso Aeroccino
Another excellent coffee accessory that won’t break the bank is a milk frother. The Nespresso Aeroccino 4 is the latest iteration of Nespresso’s wildly popular Aeroccino milk frother. It creates airy or dense milk foam and features two heating options: cold or hot milk foam. It’s also dishwasher safe up to 70 degrees Celsius, making clean-up easy.
Precision scale: Coffee scale with timer
One of the coffee gifts that you might not think of is a coffee scale. High-end espresso machines like the Breville Barista Touch weigh out their own coffee grounds, but not all coffee machines do. Some manual espresso machines and all French presses require a separate coffee scale to get your grind amount exact, and a simple coffee scale is a great way to achieve that.
Coffee storage: JS gourmet airtight containers
With coffee scales and off-unit coffee grinding, many coffee enthusiasts will pre-grind their coffee beans for a few days. Ground beans lose their flavour over time, so grounds tend to be stored in small quantities—like in these cute JS Gourmet airtight containers.
Coffee mugs and drinkware
Smart temperature control mug: The Ember Mug
As you move into smaller-scale coffee gifts, you get into the mug category. As any coffee lover will tell you, it’s hard to ever have enough coffee mugs! You only need one coffee machine, one milk frother, or one bean grinder, but items like mugs can be had in the plenty. The Ember smart temperature control mug is a great gift that your recipient can enjoy all day (and all winter) long. It’s a luxurious, self-warming mug that really sits above all other coffee drinkware.
Travel coffee mug: Thermos
Travel mugs and coffee cups are a much more budget-friendly gift than the Ember, but they’re well-loved by coffee (and tea) enthusiasts. Drinkware like the Thermos Stainless Steel King make a great gift for the casual relationships in your life, like your friends and colleagues. The King has a sweat-proof exterior and features a built-in tea bag hook, making it an especially great gift for coffee lovers who love a dirty chai.
2-piece coffee set: Mesa Ceramics
The Mesa Ceramics Uno 2-piece stoneware tea cup and saucer is a beautiful coffee set for a coffee aficionado who already has it all. The Uno feels unique and artisanal, and it’s made from thick stoneware for better durability and longevity.
Stocking stuffer coffee gifts
Manual bean grinder: JS Gourmet
If you know a coffee lover who’s always working with a small brewing space, handheld devices can make great gifts. The JS Gourmet manual bean grinder requires a lot of dedication compared to a smart grinder, but it’s a beautiful tool that can be very useful. Items like this one are ideal for coffee carts without a plug-in… Or your coffee-loving best friend that camps every other weekend.
Portable milk frother: Handheld milk frother
Just like a manual grinder, a handheld milk frother is a great way to save space at your coffee bar. These small gifts are easy stocking stuffers for the coffee enthusiasts in your life. They’re a simple way to upgrade a basic coffee station, and they do it without adding extra cords or water tanks.
Wrap up the perfect coffee lover gift
When you’re buying a gift for a coffee lover, there is a plethora of gifts to choose from. Each one will help create a delicious brew for your recipient to enjoy. From at-home espresso machines to self-warming drinkware, there’s a coffee gift out there for every budget, relationship, and coffee enthusiast.
Explore Best Buy’s wide selection of coffee machines and accessories to find the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life, and don’t miss the other great gift guides on the Best Buy Blog for everyone else on your list.
