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GiftsFor the friend who owns six mugs and still wants better coffee, the gift is the gear around the cup. These gift ideas for coffee lovers cover brewing, frothing, storing and a few small extras, one pick per kind, all sized for a small kitchen counter. Each listing gives specs such as a capacity or a size, so you can judge the fit before you order.
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An airtight stainless steel coffee canister that holds 22 ounces, with a window so you can see how much is left. It keeps beans in one container on a shelf or counter. Rated 4.8 stars from 12,391 reviews.
A 20 ounce vacuum insulated stainless steel tumbler with a magnetic slider lid. It stands 6.875 inches tall with a 3.5 inch lip, so it takes coffee out of the apartment. Rated 4.8 stars from 148,065 reviews.
A black wood mug tree with 6 hooks that hangs mugs on the counter instead of filling cabinet shelves. It frees storage and works as a small display. Rated 4.7 stars from 10,888 reviews.
A 12 ounce French press in borosilicate glass and polished stainless steel that makes 3 cups of 4 ounces each. It is one brewer with no filter papers to buy. Rated 4.6 stars from 28,686 reviews.
Four porcelain espresso cups of 2.5 ounces each, with saucers, listed as stackable. Stackable cups save cabinet space compared with a set that does not nest. Rated 4.8 stars from 490 reviews.
A mug warmer measuring 5.7 by 5.6 inches with 4 temperature settings from 125 to 176 F and a timer. The small plate keeps a cup warm on a desk or counter. Rated 4.7 stars from 795 reviews.
Five amber glass coasters, 4 inches across, that protect a table and add one warm color to a coffee corner. A set of five covers a small coffee table. Rated 4.8 stars from 596 reviews.
A stainless steel coffee scoop with a walnut handle that holds 10 grams and measures 6.3 inches long. It portions coffee in one scoop instead of a kitchen scale step. Rated 4.8 stars from 779 reviews.
A handleless 18/8 stainless steel pitcher for steaming or frothing milk, 15.2 ounces in the black version. The listing also sells a 20.3 ounce size. Rated 4.7 stars from 637 reviews.
A rechargeable handheld frother with a stand and a dual spring whisk head, for lattes and matcha. The trade-off: the listing says the 5V charger is not included. Rated 4.7 stars from 440 reviews.
A plastic 1 cup pour-over cone that brews straight into a mug and comes with a starter supply of Number 2 cone filters. It needs no carafe, which saves a shelf. Rated 4.7 stars from 761 reviews.
A hand coffee grinder with a 38 mm conical burr, about 36 grind levels and a 52 mm body, with no outlet. The trade-off: the listing gives a 25 gram capacity, which is a small batch. Rated 4.6 stars from 992 reviews.
A coffee bar gift set of 7: four flavored syrups of 2.3 ounces each, two sugars and a cocoa powder. The trade-off: the bottles are small, so it is a taster more than a supply. Rated 4.7 stars from 238 reviews.
A 12 ounce stainless steel gooseneck kettle for the stovetop. The 0.4 cm spout gives control over the pour, and 12 ounces is a compact size. Rated 4.5 stars from 669 reviews.
A coffee scale that weighs up to 3 kilograms in 0.1 gram steps, with a timer, 3 modes and brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18. The listing says it is built for pour-over and hand-brew methods. Rated 4.5 stars from 758 reviews.
A mason jar style cold brew pitcher with a stainless steel filter of 160 micron mesh and a widened handle. Cold brew is a no-heat method, so it replaces a hot brewer. Rated 4.6 stars from 859 reviews.
A 12 ounce three-wick soy wax candle with up to 40 hours of burn time, scented like roasted coffee. It arrives in a gift box and adds the smell of coffee with nothing to brew. Rated 4.4 stars from 135 reviews.
