Some people are hard to buy Christmas presents, but there’s always that one person with a super niche interest who you barely have to think about.
For some, that interest is more glaring than others; but in other cases, it could be we’re thinking too hard about gifts.
All you need to do is look to what you have in common with your recipient; sometimes that can be as simple as the need to start the day with a cup of coffee.
Whether they’re a coffee snob, or are more about the routine, there’s a coffee-related gift out there for everyone.
From an excellent mug, to an espresso machine, travel-friendly coffee press, or even something to keep them busy while they sip, I’ve found the best gifts for coffee lovers this Christmas 2026 to shop now.
Best gifts for coffee lovers
There aren’t many things I wouldn’t do for this Smeg coffee machine in pink. Unfortunately they’ve discontinued that colour, although there are 12 others to choose from, making it the ideal gift for anyone who’s lusting after a SMEG fridge but a) can’t afford it, or b) is a renter. Not talking about myself or anything…
Whether they’re a budding barista, or you’re just bored of having to redo your milk when their dodgy latte art attempts go wrong, this experience gift will make both of your mornings just that bit brighter.
The day course will see them learn the basics of coffee production, before they jump onto mastering the machine, from how to pour the perfect espresso to steaming milk for every drink you can think of.
If you are going to gift an espresso machine, this one from ProCook is remarkably good value for money considering it looks like it belongs in a café.
Not only does its display let you choose between everything from an espresso to a cappuccino, but it comes with a manual steam wand, so they can perfect their latte art skills. Beware, there’s no milk jug included so you might want to add that on as a stocking filler.
Read our full review of ProCook’s Espresso Coffee Machine here.
Sticklers for tidiness will always appreciate an excuse to tell people where to put their cups – so they might as well have a beautifully-painted set of coasters to point to.
Honestly, the only thing that can successfully get me out of bed on a dark morning is the promise of coffee. That’s multiplied by a hundred when said coffee involves a festive flavouring, and this gift set from Grind has all the goods to have me practically leaping out of bed.
As well as two adorable Christmas baubles, it comes with a tin of Baileys coffee pods, a tin of Christmas coffee pods, and a tin of Chocolate Orange coffee pods, along with a Christmas tin to keep them all in.
All it takes is a few minutes in winter for your cup of coffee to reach sub-optimal temperatures. For the slowest drinker in your life, this cup warmer and mug set will mean they have a steaming brew to sip on the whole day.
Sometimes the things we love are the things that hurt us the most. Deep right? For me, that’s coffee, which makes me shakier than a dog on fireworks night circa 30 minutes after I finish my cup.
If they’re constantly complaining about the coffee jitters, this mushroom coffee from Dirtea could be just the thing to snap them out of it, as the mushroom blend counteracts the jittery effects of caffeine by slowing down the coffee crash.
On that note, I’ve been super into doing a jigsaw while I drink my coffee recently. This beautiful one from Piecework is the perfect bitesize (get it?) activity to do first thing, as each doughnut is its own individual puzzle, which looks like it could be a coaster when they’re done with it.
There’s simply something about doing a puzzle with your coffee that makes you feel like an intellectual, but aside from the self indulgent element of it, it’s also a really great start to the day for your brain.
If they’re on an analogue kick, or can’t get enough of the NYT games app, they’ve made this book that will satiate their need for more, more more. Now that’s what I call a brain breakfast.
(Shoutout to this version from 2008 that feels like something out of Gilmore Girls, BTW.)
Have you ever seen a cuter coffee machine in all your life? Didn’t think so. Not everyone is into espresso (hard relate) so if they’re a filter coffee kinda person, then this filter jug will make them feel totally retro every time they reach for a refill.
In case you missed me putting them in pretty much every round up I do, these chunky mugs are right at the top of my Christmas gift this year.
I love the bright colours, and even more than that, the idea of having just one mug I turn to to drink my coffee out of every day. Then there’s the hand feel of that chunky saucer – it really couldn’t get better in my books. Well, maybe if it was machine washable.
If you already think they couldn’t get more pretentious about their coffee, fear not: they’ll prove you wrong after this gift.
Every month, they’ll receive a 250g bag of coffee chosen by Origin’s roaster, each from a different origins, with different processing methods, and flavour profiles.
Choose from a three month subscription, or if you want to make their year, go for a 12 month subscription for £120.
It’s not a cafetière, it’s not a filter jug, nor is it an espresso machine, but it’s just as easy to use. If the coffee lover in your life just so happens to not already own one of these handy coffee presses, trust us, they’ll appreciate the gift.
Not only is it travel-friendly, so they don’t have to bother with taking a big bulky jug with them wherever they go, but it makes the smoothest, richest cup of single coffee you could hope for from such a small but mighty tool.
If they’ve already mastered the art of a perfect coffee pour, let them move on to a new skill: creamy foam that rivals their favourite coffee shop.
This Nespresso NanoFoamer might seem pricey for what it is, but I promise it’s worth your money. Unlike any other milk foamer I’ve tried, it has two foaming modes: dense and airy, which makes the most perfect foam to top an iced cappuccino or any other kind of creamy coffee you can think of.
Come Christmas, everything else is shiny, so you might as well let them have shiny coffee pods, too. Nespresso has teamed up with none other than Swarovski to create an Advent calendar full of 26 pods that look like diamonds (and a mysterious exclusive gift)
This one contains pods for a Vertuo machine, but you can also get pods for an Original machine, and you’ll get a selection of its Crystal Spark (biscuity and fruity), Blueberry Cheesecake, and Hazelnut Brownie pods to make every day of December feel as magical as the next.
