35 of the very best gifts for coffee lovers that they'll actually use

Onyx makes some of the best coffee around, period. This premium coffee Advent calendar is a real treat for someone who loves the full experience of luxury coffee blends every day. In an accordion-style advent calendar, you'll find 24 2-ounce bags of whole-bean coffee, perfectly measured for a 24-ounce brew. 

For the more casual coffee drinker, we recommend this option from Keurig that includes festive blends from brands like Green Mountain, The Original Donut Shop and Caribou Coffee that will pop right into any Keurig machine.

We reviewed the Nespresso Vertuo and dubbed it our favorite affordable espresso machine, so we were delighted to discover that you can get the brand's top brews in a holiday Advent calendar. In it, you'll get 23 capsules varying in strength, flavor and caffeination for your Nespresso Vertuo machine. This also comes with a limited-edition mug to carry your morning ritual into the new year.

These works are art by Laines London are almost too cute to wear. Almost. Made of warm and cozy teddy with a shock-absorption footbed, you'll find that these slippers are more than just good on the eyes. Plus, the embellished pins can either be sewn onto the slippers permanently or removed and worn on other clothing items.

Fuel their Starbucks addiction with one of these realistic miniature iced coffee keychains. Choose from classic Starbucks flavors like Pumpkin Spice Latte and a Shaken Espresso or message the sellers for a custom creation if your favorite Matcha Green Tea Latte is missing from the lineup. 

Shots shots shots! These are some morning shots we can get behind. Use these personalized espresso bar towels to keep your coffee station clean and tidy. It's a cotton/linen towel that's durable enough to withstand repeated uses and washings without losing its shape or color.

If they've ever wanted to grow their own coffee, this is their opportunity. Arabica coffee plants aren't just good for getting your morning brew, they're popular, low-maintenance houseplants. Under the proper care, its deep shiny green foliage should unveil white, jasmine-scented flowers that develop into coffee beans!

Kopiko is an Indonesian coffee candy that's popular among coffee drinkers who want to enjoy the flavor of coffee without the trouble of preparing a cup. It has a distinct combination of actual coffee bean extracts and milk that has made it a popular confectionary around the world. And yes, they do have caffeine — about three or four of the candies has about the same amount of caffeine as a shot of espresso. 

Amazon reviewers give it 4.7-stars. One five-star reviewer has this to say: "I’ve been seeing this brand coffee candy in a lot of K-dramas so wanted to give it try and WOW it is so good now I am hooked into this thing. It’s also very convenient when you don’t have time to make coffee or drink it it’s easy on the go just anywhere. I keep some in my purse and at work." 

An ode to New York mornings — this tiny souvenir is the ultimate gift for the coffee loving New Yorker. Made of 100% recycled solid 14k yellow gold and features a teeny tiny removable lid. 

Help them espresso their love for coffee with this downright adorable miniature latte magnets or pushpins (your choice). Decide between sets of four, eight or 12 and you'll receive an even distribution of all four latte art styles. We personally love the idea of miniature pushpins to use on a home office corkboard.

For a gift you know they'll use, we recommend Trade Coffee's gift subscription. Choose from 2-, 3- 6-, 9-, 12- or 24-bag subscriptions for brews from some of the nation’s best coffee brands. We recommend the 3-bag plan, which allows your giftee to choose their preferred frequency of delivery for their grounds. Each delivery includes freshly roasted coffee that’s personalized based on their unique tastes, so they'll always receive a blend they're guaranteed to love.

This World Of Coffee sampler from Atlas Coffee Club is a great way to gift fancy coffees to a coffee lover, without the commitment to a subscription plan. This sampler pack includes four of the brand's best single origin coffees.

I received a gift of Atlas Coffee a few years ago and loved being able to try different brews from around the world. As a self-described coffee lover, I found it to be a useful gift and fun gift — one that's sure to get used up in a coffee-drinking household.

Of course, if your giftee ends up loving a brew in particular, they can sign up for an Atlas Coffee Club subscription where they'll receive new and flavorful coffees from around the world each month.

The best-selling author of The World Atlas Of Coffee spills all in this how-to guide on making barista-level coffee at home. In this book he'll explore all elements to making a good cuppa at home, from the equipment to buy (and skip), how to properly grind coffee, to the basics of brewing.

For the coffee lover who really hates when their cuppa goes cold, the Ember temperature-control mug is a no brainer. In fact, we ranked this as one of our best heated coffee mugs of the year because it's "the self-heating mug that made me fall in love with self-heating mugs," according to our tester Rick Broida. 

The charging base keeps your drink warm to your preferred temperature for up to 80 minutes. It comes with an app where you can set temperature preferences, make presets and more. The charging base also works without an app and remembers your last preference settings.

Bring the smell of their favorite coffee shop to them with this limited-edition DIPTYQUE candle fragrances with the authentic aromas of an espresso from Café Verlet, the oldest Parisian coffee company still in operation. Oui, oui!

She loves croissants with her coffee, you say? How about giving her a croissant that will last forever. This lamp is made of a real croissant — yes, real! — that’s been dipped in resin and retrofitted with electrical innards to turn it into a battery-operated lamp. It’s made by a one-time Japanese baker who designed it using unsold bread from bakeries in Kobe. I've owned one of these cute lamps for years, and it's still one of the best joy triggers in my home. Plus, it's a great conversation starter for guests who are delighted to learn it's made of a real croissant!

If you're in a pinch for gift idea, digital downloads can be a good last-minute option. Once you make your purchase, you will be directed to your download page, where you can instantly download the files, where you can get it professionally printed. Toss it in a cute frame and you have an affordable and thoughtful gift.

For when a plain kitchen spoon simply won't do. If they're extremely particular about how they make their morning cup of coffee, give them a gift that'll elevate the process. These Apace coffee scoops aren't your average coffee scoops. They're made of heavy and durable stainless steel and are designed for a comfortable grip that allows you to scoop exactly 2 tablespoons of coffee, sugar, tea or more. It even includes a curved thumb loop for your scooping pleasure. 

Reviewers give it a 4.8-star rating, and one five-star reviewer had this to say: "This thing is heavy, built to last and is a beast. Whether you are scooping coffee, protein, or using it as a projectile to deter crime, this spoon rocks!!" Choose from a pair of gold, bronze or silver scoops.

Create cold brew easily at home with this cold brew coffee infuser. It's an airtight pitcher that produces four servings of smooth cold brew from any type of coffee grounds. The end result is a less acidic sipper than traditional coffee brewing. It comes with a fine mesh filter that prevents grounds from steeping into your brew, but can easily be cleaned and reused for your new brewing session. 

For the art-loving coffee drinker, this set of coasters with classic William Morris designs is a thoughtful gift they're sure to use through the years. The set includes classic whimsical prints from the British artist such as Pomegranate, Jasmine, Strawberry Thief and Blackthorn.

A perfect gift for the espresso martini lover in your life. This cocktail syrup is packed with the rich flavor of espresso and the sweetness of demerara sugar. It's also great for non-alcoholic cocktails for sober curious individuals who still want to enjoy a delicious drink. One reviewer even recommends trying it in milkshakes!

Make an espresso martini at home instantly with this drink mixer kit. Just add vodka, water and ice for a convincing cocktail (or mocktail) at home. This kit includes mixer sachets for 12 drinks, and reviewers say they're convenient and delicious.

Coffee and chocolate are a classic combination, and Tony's Chocolonely is some of the best chocolate you can gift a chocolate lover — especially if they like a variety of flavors. This pack includes some of the brand's best-selling flavors: milk, dark, nougat, caramel, hazelnut, and almond and sea salt flavors.

Venchi's Pistachio Cremino bar is made with alternating layers of that creamy gianduja and delicate, lightly salted pistachio cream spread — a truly Italian flavor. It pairs nicely with a strong Italian espresso. The result is a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate that has a silky, soft texture and isn't overwhelmingly sweet. It's an intoxicating treat for those who know they love the flavors of chocolate, pistachio and hazelnut. 

This limited-edition book-shaped advent calendar includes 31 individually wrapped pieces of prestige Venchi chocolates, including the Venchi Pistachio Cremino that could ruin all other chocolate for you because it's so delicious. Because every good cup of coffee deserve a little sweet treat to enjoy with it.

If they're too long distance for you to enjoy a coffee and sweet treat together, sending them Milk Bar’s cookie sampler is probably the next best thing. The sampler includes six assorted cookies, one Milk Bar Pie slice, a three-pack of chocolate birthday cake truffles and a three-pack of regular birthday cake truffles.

Coffee lovers famously don't drink enough water, but you can be sure they're drinking enough water when they have one of these Stanley Quencher insulated mugs. These 40-ounce containers come in 20 different stylish colors, and come with a lid and straw. 

They can enjoy a frothy espresso wherever the road takes them with this portable espresso machine from OutIn. The Nano coffee machine heats water to the perfect brewing temperature — 198°F — in less than 200 seconds. The force of 20-bar pressure produces a rich, frothy espresso that's ready to enjoy in under 4 minutes. Best of all, it charges with the same cables as your phone charger!

"As my job requires, I have to travel a lot," wrote one reviewer. "For us who needs and enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee, this is a must." 

Because sometimes a cup of coffee isn't enough to tackle those dark circles and under eye bags. This caffeine eye cream from Kiehl's is formulated with caffeine, vitamin B3 and menthol to tackle dark circles and tired, puffy eyes. The caffeine restricts blood vessels to reduce the appearance of puffiness while vitamin B3 rejuvenates the skin. Menthol provides a gentle cooling sensation that helps wake you up.

Prized beans deserve a special display. This cut glass airtight canister will keep whole beans or ground coffee fresh, while looking stylish on a countertop or shelf. Create an entire coffee bar set up by choosing from different sizes and styles for tea, sugar, flour and more dry goods to keep accessible.

If he doesn’t own one of these already, odds are his dad or grandpa does. This classic Stanley thermos is designed to last a lifetime (or two!) thanks to its high-quality stainless steel design. It maintains temperatures for several hours, making it a favorite among hunters, hikers and fishermen. The lid doubles as a bowl or cup, so it’s great for keeping hot liquids like soup or coffee warm for hours.

They might already own an espresso machine, but do they have an espresso knock box? Use this handy contraption to quickly remove the espresso puck (i.e. those compressed, used up grounds) from the portafilter after brewing. Most hardcore espresso drinkers will already own one of these, but if they don't, it'll make their day to have a handy gadget for making clean up more efficient. 

Devout coffee lovers probably already own a nice coffee maker and have preferred beans for brewing. But what they might not own is a really fancy coffee grinder, like this Fellow Ode Brew Grinder. It's an extremely precise home burr grinder with the power of one you might see behind a cafe bar. It’s a compact size that’s also quiet. Plus, it has 31 grind settings and 64-millimeter professional-grade flat burrs so he can grind up the perfect beans for his favorite Aeropress, pour-over, French press or cold brew, no matter how they likes their coffee. If all of that's a bit over your head, just trust us — extremely enthusiastic coffee lovers will be over the moon for this grinder. 

For those who want to be able to make quick, easy and — most importantly — superior-tasting espresso drinks at home, the Nespresso Vertuo is worth serious consideration. Not only does it have the ability to make a mug of coffee, but it can brew up espressos and double espressos in seconds. In fact, you can buy pods in six brewing sizes in all types of flavors, recipes and intensities so chances are you'll find something to suit your tastes.

The main difference between the Nespresso Vertuo and the original Nespresso machines is that only the Vertuo can make both regular coffee and espresso shots. Original Nespresso machines only produce shots of espresso. Unfortunately the Vertuo cannot use original Nespresso pods, and vice versa. You can only use Vertuo-specific pods in the Vertuo.

Family and friends know that I've long been a fan of Breville's smallest espresso machine, the Bambino, due to its ability to pull a quality espresso shot in a compact size without sacrificing taste. Not only is it easy to use, but it includes single and double-shot features. There’s even an automatic steam wand for milk texturing — though you can use it manually if you're feeling fancy. Pair it with some cute espresso cups, and you’ve got a gift they'll use for a very, very long time to come.