The most wanted gifts for coffee lovers

AeroPress Original Coffee Maker

Wanted for Making excellent coffee out of a plastic tube.

A small, nearly indestructible press that brews smooth coffee in about a minute. Coffee nerds swear by it, beginners find it easy, and it packs well for travel or the office.

Why it's here The best place to start. It's cheap, it's fun, and coffee enthusiasts usually love having one even if they own much fancier gear.

Let it slide if They want coffee at the press of a button and no steps at all.

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Wanted for Refusing to let a cup of coffee go cold.

A heated mug that holds a drink at the exact temperature set in its app. It's a luxury nobody buys for themselves, which is what makes it such a reliable gift for anyone who forgets their coffee on the desk.

Why it's here Ideal for someone who makes a cup, gets distracted, and returns to find it cold.

Let it slide if They finish every cup in five minutes.

Baratza Encore Burr Coffee Grinder

Wanted for Exposing every blade grinder as a fraud.

A well-regarded entry-level burr grinder that's often the single biggest upgrade a home coffee setup can get. It's simple, reliable, and repairable, unlike many of its competitors.

Why it's here For anyone who already grinds beans, or should. Fresh grinding usually improves coffee more than a fancy brewer.

Let it slide if They only drink pods. A grinder won't help them.

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle

Wanted for Being the best-looking appliance in any kitchen it enters.

A design-forward gooseneck kettle with precise temperature control. It's a lovely upgrade for anyone into pour-over coffee or good tea, and it's the sort of thing they'll leave out on display.

Let it slide if They'd be just as happy with the microwave.

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

Wanted for Paying for itself in roughly a hundred avoided lattes.

An all-in-one espresso machine with a built-in grinder that gets beginners making real espresso at home. It's a major gift best split between family members, and there's a learning curve.

Let it slide if They want coffee in a hurry. This one takes practice.

YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler

Wanted for Surviving being dropped off a tailgate. Repeatedly.

A tough, well-insulated tumbler that keeps drinks hot or cold for hours and takes a beating. It's an easy gift for anyone who's on the road, on a job site, or outdoors a lot.

Let it slide if They've got a cupboard full of insulated mugs already.

Moleskine Classic Hardcover Notebook

Wanted for Promising a fresh start nobody will fully follow through on.

A classic notebook with a smooth page and a nice, simple cover. It's a safe, tasteful gift for a coworker or a writer, especially when you've got no idea what else they like.

Why it's here An odd one out, but serious coffee people do like to record their recipes and bean notes.

Let it slide if They take every note on an iPad.