Key takeaways

• If you’re not sure what they like, a gift subscription lets them choose their own coffee. Gifts of a year or more come with an extra bag on us.
• Our Christmas Coffee Selection Boxes (£24.95) come in espresso and filter versions, so pick the one that matches how they brew.
• For someone new to brewing, the Hario V60 Gift Set (£19.95) is the most affordable place to start.
• For a bigger gift, the Sage Bambino Gift Set (£296.95) brings café-style espresso into their kitchen.
• A hand grinder or an airtight canister helps any coffee lover keep their coffee tasting fresher.
• At Pact, you’ll get free delivery when you spend £15.

Buying for a coffee lover can feel like a test. They know what they like, and you’re never quite sure whether they brew espresso or filter.

So we’ve grouped this year’s Christmas gifts for coffee lovers by the kind of coffee person you’re buying for – from the one who has everything to someone just starting out.

Every gift here comes from our Christmas range, and prices start at £19.95.

What do you get a coffee lover who has everything?

A gift subscription. It’s the answer for the coffee lover who already owns every gadget, because what they’ll always need is good coffee.

They choose the flavours and roast that suit them, and we roast their coffee fresh and send it to their door.

It’s also the safest choice if you don’t know how they brew. They pick, so there’s no guesswork on your side.

You choose how long to give a subscription for, and gifts of a year or more come with an extra bag on us. You can send it instantly, so it works as a last-minute present too. And Pact subscriptions come with no tie-ins, so when the gift ends they can carry on or stop – it’s entirely up to them.

Choose a coffee subscription gift and let them do the rest.

What’s a good gift for someone who loves trying new coffees?

Our Christmas Coffee Selection Box (£24.95) lets them taste their way through three of this year’s festive coffees. It comes in two versions, so match it to how they brew.

• Espresso Selection Box – £24.95. For anyone with an espresso machine at home. Shop the espresso selection box.
• Filter Selection Box – £24.95. For anyone who brews filter coffee, whether that’s by hand or with a machine. Shop the filter selection box.

What should I buy someone who’s new to brewing coffee?

A brewing kit is a thoughtful first step into speciality coffee. They’re affordable and simple to use, and each one brings out something different in the cup. These bundles come with your choice of Christmas coffee.

Hario V60 Gift Set – £19.95.

The V60 is a cone-shaped pour-over dripper. Water runs through the coffee in a slow spiral, which gives a clean, bright cup that brings the very best from speciality coffee in just two minutes.

Clever Dripper Gift Set – £29.95

The Clever Dripper steeps coffee like a cafetière, then releases it through a filter when you set it on a cup with its clever mechanism.

Barista & Co 3-Cup Cafetière Gift Set – £34.95

The cafetière is the most familiar way to brew at home, and the three-cup size suits one or two people. It

AeroPress Gift Set – £39.95

The AeroPress is light and packs easily into a bag, so it’s a good fit for someone who travels or camps. It can brew a short, concentrated coffee or a longer filter-style cup, depending on how they use it.

How can I give someone café-style coffee at home?

For someone who loves a strong, rich coffee, there are two very different ways to bring it home – one for the stove and one for the counter.

Bialetti Moka Express 4-Cup Gift Set – £39.95

The Moka Express is the classic stovetop pot, first made by Bialetti in 1933. It brews a rich, intense coffee that sits somewhere close to espresso, with no machine needed.

It’s a good fit for someone who’d rather keep things classic and stylish.

Sage Bambino Gift Set – £296.95

The Bambino is a compact espresso machine from Sage, with a steam wand for texturing milk. It heats up quickly and takes up little counter space, so it suits a smaller kitchen.

It’s the biggest gift in our guide, for someone ready to make flat whites and lattes at home.

What’s a good gift for someone who wants fresher coffee?

Coffee starts to lose its aroma once it’s ground and left open to the air. Two small upgrades help them get more flavour from every bag.

Hario Mini Mill Gift Set – £35.95

A compact hand grinder with ceramic burrs, so they can grind just before they brew. It’s well suited to filter brewing and small enough to travel with.

Pact Airtight Canister Gift Set – £32.95

An airtight canister keeps beans away from air and light between brews. It’s a small upgrade that most coffee lovers don’t think to buy for themselves, extending freshness for up to 50% longer.

FAQs

What’s a good coffee gift under £25?

The Hario V60 Gift Set (£19.95) and our Christmas Coffee Selection Boxes (£24.95) are both under £25. The selection boxes come in espresso and filter versions.

What should I buy a coffee lover if I don’t know how they brew?

A gift subscription. They choose the coffee and roast that suit them, so you don’t need to know their set-up.

What’s a good gift for someone who already has a coffee machine?

New coffee to brew. Our Espresso Selection Box gives them several to try, or a gift subscription keeps fresh coffee arriving long after Christmas.

Can I send a gift straight to the person I’m buying for?

Yes, just make sure you put their address in as the delivery address. Gift subscriptions can be sent instantly and arrive in their inbox.

Find their favourite festive cup

Browse our full range of Christmas coffee gifts, or give a gift subscription and let them choose the flavours they love.