Coffee break reading
If there’s one small mercy in the slow drift toward Christmas, it’s the calm that comes from being ready before the real rush begins. A few thoughtful choices now, wrapped with care, can soften the season in ways we often forget to make time for.
So we’ve gathered a handful of ideas for the coffee people in your life – tools, treats, and well-made pieces that help coffee taste a little better, or feel a little more personal.
Some people greet the morning only after their first espresso – never before. For them, the pleasure lies in exactness: the grind just right, the pour steady, the cup warm.
A Christmas Espresso Selection Box is a gentle way to help them explore new flavours without straying too far from the drink they know best. It leans into the season without ever tipping into novelty: rich chocolate tones, a thread of orange sweetness, a warmth that feels closer to candlelight than spice.
The Sage Barista Express Impress brings an ease to tamping and brewing that takes the pressure out of precision. There’s a steadiness to it. The temperature holds where it should, the steam wand has enough power to shape good milk foam, and once it’s dialled in, the machine rewards with espresso that tastes full, balanced, and far more considered than the morning rush usually allows.
It’s not a showpiece – though it looks good – but a companion for people who want to make better coffee simply, patiently, and well.
And for something quietly beautiful, the Pact Barista Standard Oak Tamper adds a little weight and warmth to the morning ritual. Oak feels right in the hand: warm, slightly textured, with a reassuring weight that presses you into the moment. It’s a quiet upgrade, a simple object that makes the ritual feel more grounded and the espresso more honest.
There’s always someone who lights up at the chance to bring people together – a kitchen full of friends, a bottle uncorked, a cocktail shaker rattling against the night.
Our Espresso Martini Kit folds the familiar into the festive. The Pact Espresso Liqueur brings an irresistible blend of smoothness and rich, intense flavour – enough to sip on its own. The Absolut minis are just the right size for late-evening experiments. And a few Pact beans scattered on top make the whole drink feel celebratory. No espresso machine needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play.
There’s a particular joy in those first weeks of learning to brew your own coffee well – the quiet trial and error, the sudden moments when everything tastes brighter than expected.
A V60 and Christmas Coffee set is an inviting entry point: straightforward, forgiving, and full of fruit-bright flavours. The AeroPress and Christmas Coffee set travels lightly, slipping into backpacks and glove compartments, ready for coffee made in borrowed kitchens or quiet corners of campsites. And because freshness is half the battle, an airtight container is a small kindness that makes a genuine difference.
Every family has one: the person who reads grind charts for fun, who weighs their beans on a scale precise enough for jewellers, who already owns the things you didn’t know existed.
Even so, there are pieces that still surprise. The Fellow Opus Grinder set is reliable in a way that reassures even the most particular brewer, and its clean lines bring a quiet order to the counter. The Carter Move Mug locks in aroma and warmth with a satisfying finality. And for those who love a polished ritual, the Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is the kind of gift that says, “I know you love coffee. I know you care about how it tastes. Here’s something that helps you make it exactly the way you mean it.” And that’s a very generous, careful thing to give.
There’s a certain type of coffee drinker who treats brewing like a slow morning meditation – water spiralling over fresh grounds, the gentle bloom, the patient wait. For them, every detail matters.
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is everything that person could ever wish for. Its charm lies in how quietly capable it is. It heats water to exactly where it needs to be, showers the grounds evenly, and lets you brew anything from a single thoughtful cup to a pot for a slow Sunday morning.
You can follow its guided presets or wander off on your own, adjusting bloom and temperature as curiosity allows. Everything about it feels – from the removable tank to the thermal carafe – giving you coffee that’s clearer, sweeter, and somehow more intentional with every brew.
Looking for even more Christmas gift inspiration? You can shop our entire Christmas range here!
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If there’s one small mercy in the slow drift toward Christmas, it’s the calm that comes from being ready before the real rush begins. A few thoughtful choices now, wrapped with care, can soften the season in ways we often forget to make time for.
So we’ve gathered a handful of ideas for the coffee people in your life – tools, treats, and well-made pieces that help coffee taste a little better, or feel a little more personal.
Some people greet the morning only after their first espresso – never before. For them, the pleasure lies in exactness: the grind just right, the pour steady, the cup warm.
A Christmas Espresso Selection Box is a gentle way to help them explore new flavours without straying too far from the drink they know best. It leans into the season without ever tipping into novelty: rich chocolate tones, a thread of orange sweetness, a warmth that feels closer to candlelight than spice.
The Sage Barista Express Impress brings an ease to tamping and brewing that takes the pressure out of precision. There’s a steadiness to it. The temperature holds where it should, the steam wand has enough power to shape good milk foam, and once it’s dialled in, the machine rewards with espresso that tastes full, balanced, and far more considered than the morning rush usually allows.
It’s not a showpiece – though it looks good – but a companion for people who want to make better coffee simply, patiently, and well.
And for something quietly beautiful, the Pact Barista Standard Oak Tamper adds a little weight and warmth to the morning ritual. Oak feels right in the hand: warm, slightly textured, with a reassuring weight that presses you into the moment. It’s a quiet upgrade, a simple object that makes the ritual feel more grounded and the espresso more honest.
There’s always someone who lights up at the chance to bring people together – a kitchen full of friends, a bottle uncorked, a cocktail shaker rattling against the night.
Our Espresso Martini Kit folds the familiar into the festive. The Pact Espresso Liqueur brings an irresistible blend of smoothness and rich, intense flavour – enough to sip on its own. The Absolut minis are just the right size for late-evening experiments. And a few Pact beans scattered on top make the whole drink feel celebratory. No espresso machine needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play.
There’s a particular joy in those first weeks of learning to brew your own coffee well – the quiet trial and error, the sudden moments when everything tastes brighter than expected.
A V60 and Christmas Coffee set is an inviting entry point: straightforward, forgiving, and full of fruit-bright flavours. The AeroPress and Christmas Coffee set travels lightly, slipping into backpacks and glove compartments, ready for coffee made in borrowed kitchens or quiet corners of campsites. And because freshness is half the battle, an airtight container is a small kindness that makes a genuine difference.
Every family has one: the person who reads grind charts for fun, who weighs their beans on a scale precise enough for jewellers, who already owns the things you didn’t know existed.
Even so, there are pieces that still surprise. The Fellow Opus Grinder set is reliable in a way that reassures even the most particular brewer, and its clean lines bring a quiet order to the counter. The Carter Move Mug locks in aroma and warmth with a satisfying finality. And for those who love a polished ritual, the Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is the kind of gift that says, “I know you love coffee. I know you care about how it tastes. Here’s something that helps you make it exactly the way you mean it.” And that’s a very generous, careful thing to give.
There’s a certain type of coffee drinker who treats brewing like a slow morning meditation – water spiralling over fresh grounds, the gentle bloom, the patient wait. For them, every detail matters.
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is everything that person could ever wish for. Its charm lies in how quietly capable it is. It heats water to exactly where it needs to be, showers the grounds evenly, and lets you brew anything from a single thoughtful cup to a pot for a slow Sunday morning.
You can follow its guided presets or wander off on your own, adjusting bloom and temperature as curiosity allows. Everything about it feels – from the removable tank to the thermal carafe – giving you coffee that’s clearer, sweeter, and somehow more intentional with every brew.
Looking for even more Christmas gift inspiration? You can shop our entire Christmas range here!
