23 best gifts for coffee lovers 2024 — hand-picked by a qualified barista

For a bargain milk frother, look no further. This battery-operated milk frother features a singular button on top which rotates the attached whisk — ideal for foaming up milk as well as combining milkshakes and hot chocolates. It’s available in an array of colors too to suit any kitchen.

For an eco-conscious Christmas present, those who already own a Keurig coffee machine will love the reusable K-Cup. As you might have guessed, you fill this K-Cup with ground coffee of your choice, and then run it through a compatible Keurig machine for a fresh brew. This saves single-use K-Cup packaging from landfill and it’s dishwasher-safe too.

For some, cold brew is a year-round affair. This square cold brew mason jar from Emma Chamberlain's cult-favorite coffee brand is perfect for cold drinks, with a screw-on lid and handle that makes it perfect for taking on the go or just an aesthetic touch to your WFH setup.

The OG coffee influencer, James Hoffman is the authority on how to make great coffee, and his book will walk you through how to choose the best beans, grind, brew and drink the perfect cup. It also makes a brilliant coffee table book.

This viral Nespresso iced coffee tumbler sold out so fast in the summer that we didn't even get the chance to review it, but it's finally back in stock and would make a brilliant gift to the Nespresso-lover in your life.

If your loved one enjoys taking their coffee to-go, then this is a great gift. This Hydro Flask travel coffee cup is mug-shaped with a traditional handle on the side, giving it a compact design — ideal for sipping a cup of Joe by the fire. It will keep coffee hot for 90 minutes after brewing, thanks to the double-wall vacuum insulation.

This gorgeous ceramic dripper will look lovely in any kitchen and comes in a range of colors. It's easy to clean, compatible with a huge range of cups, and the inner grooves will slow down the flow of coffee for a more balanced flavor.

Keep your K-Cups neat and organized with the Keurig Whirl Carousel. It can hold up to 49 pods and offers 360-degree rotation. It features a wood base with matte black metal accents. It's the perfect sidekick to any Keurig machine.

A coffee scale is a brilliant way of perfecting your coffee ratio for any type of brew, and this inexpensive option will show to 0.1g accuracy and even includes a timer. It's spill-proof and comes in 3 colors.

Fresh coffee beans or grounds need to be stored in a vacuum canister to preserve the fresh flavor you're looking for in your finished brew. We love this one from Fellow, which looks fantastic and features a powerful silicone ring that stops air, moisture, odors from entering.

The Aeropress makes for an affordable and great holiday gift. With one of these, you can manually press a full-bodied and rich coffee in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is add ground coffee with water to the device and stir, then wait for a few minutes, and finally, gently press the plunger to dispense your coffee. The results are delicious and grit-free.

This chic and retro-styled Pour-Over Coffee Maker from Bodum features a stainless steel filter that eliminates the need for single-use coffee filters. It comes in both pink and yellow.

If your loved one takes cream and sugar with their coffee, then this could be the perfect gift. This attractive stoneware cream and sugar set comes in a range of Le Creuset colors, ranging from White and Oyster to Cerise, although the discount is currently only available on Deep Teal. It’s dishwasher-safe and comes with a 10-year warranty. Plus, it’s bound to impress any guests.

The K-Express boasts a compact design and provides the basics of what you need, including three cup sizes (6, 8 and 10 oz) as well as a 36 oz removable water tank, giving you a three cup capacity. It's now down to just $49 for the holidays, which is shockingly cheap.

A great gift for Nespresso fans is the brand's advent calendar. It contains three new flavors co-created with chef Jean Imbert and a limited-edition mug. You can also opt for an Original-line advent calendar if you don't own a Vertuo machine.

This battery-operated handheld milk frother is the easiest and cheapest way to make barista-quality steamed milk without an espresso machine. It's got a fine mesh tip that will create micro-bubbles for a consistently fine foam.

Fellow's Clara french press coffee maker is double-walled and perfectly portable. With a 24oz capacity it will serve two people perfectly, and will keep your coffee warm for 5 hours.

Coffee grinders can be expensive, so if you want a good one for less than $100, this hand grinder is a great option. It's got a textured exterior to guarantee a good grip and features 420 stainless steel burrs. This is the perfect way to level-up your home coffee game, because fresh-ground beans will always yield a better flavor.

The Ember Mug is, frankly, insanely expensive for a mug. But that said, it's something many members of the Tom's Guide team couldn't live without. It offers up to 80 minutes of heat (120°F to 145°F) or all-day warmth on its charging coaster. Ideal for busy professionals or those who find their coffee always goes cold before they get the chance to drink it.

When testing, we were wowed by the value for money on office with this 20 bar espresso machine. CasaBrews is a relative newcomer to the world of the best espresso machines, but pair this gadget with a top grinder and you'll struggle to make a bad brew.

If you want a coffee machine with a built-in milk frother, look no further than this deal. As the winning model from our tests, the Keurig K-Café is both easy and convenient to use, with quick brewing times. It can dispense 4 cup sizes including 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz and there’s the option to brew a shot or strong coffee for a more concentrated flavor. It’s quick and effective at steaming milk too, taking less than two minutes. Check out our full Keurig K-Cafe review.

For a sophisticated and modern design, you can now get this Café coffee maker with a $70 discount, bringing it down to just $229. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can adjust the temperature and strength of the coffee precisely, or set it to automatically brew when you want based on your preferred settings. You can use voice control too via Alexa and Google Home.

The Express Impress is a truly impeccable brewer. A level up from Breville's iconic Barista Express, this machine features an in-built tamper that will guarantee an even compression on your puck, and result in a lot less mess. It's not cheap, but coffee lovers will feel truly pampered if they find this machine under the tree.