What to give to a coffee lover: budget and expensive gifts

I'm not very knowledgeable about types and varieties of coffee. How do I choose a really good one?

It is obvious that this is what a coffee lover needs to give as a gift. But this is where the ideas may end: a large selection of varieties can lead to despair. If you know the person you're choosing a gift for, that's great, but what if you don't?

There are several win-win options:

• Monosort. This is coffee that is grown in a certain country on a certain plantation. The taste of the drink is influenced by a huge number of factors: climatic and geographical conditions, soil composition and much more. The result is a unique taste that is unlike anything else. Manufacturers select the best beans for single varieties, so you can be sure of excellent quality. The name often refers to the country where the coffee grew.
• Espresso blends. If single-origin beans consist exclusively of Arabica, then Robusta is often added to the espresso mixture. This is not done to reduce the cost of the final product (or not only for it). Robusta helps stabilize the taste and gives the drink richness and strength. The result is excellent taste regardless of the cooking method. Pay attention to espresso blends roasted and packaged in Italy and Sweden - they know a lot about their production here.
• Flavored coffee. This coffee is often taken as a gift for the fair sex. Three flavors are considered classic and combine perfectly with the taste of an invigorating drink: chocolate, vanilla and caramel. Types with the aroma of famous drinks, for example, Baileys and Amaretto liqueurs, as well as unusual varieties with the taste of desserts, such as tiramisu or Panna Cotta, are incredibly popular.

What determines the taste of coffee?

Interestingly, the taste and aroma largely depend on the region where the plant grew: nutty notes are present in coffee from Brazil, chocolate notes from Vietnam and India, and berry notes from Ethiopia.

In the photo: the taste of coffee depends on the region in which it is grown

So choose a shade of taste (and geography) depending on the preferences of the person for whom you are preparing a gift.

Is it possible to put sweets (and what kind) as a gift? Will this not offend the taste of a real gourmet?

The rich taste of coffee is wonderful in itself. But over the thousand-year history of consumption, gourmets have developed several combinations that perfectly highlight its qualities - for example, sweets and spices. Presented with coffee, they can be a wonderful addition to your gift.

• Chocolate. This combination has become so classic that some European coffee shops serve several pieces of chocolate with every cup of coffee ordered. A chocolate bar or chocolate candies in a beautiful package is a perfect gift with coffee. We recommend paying special attention to handmade chocolate with the addition of berries. Their slight sourness combined with the sweetness of chocolate and the invigorating richness of coffee is a real pleasure. Traditional Sicilian chocolate also goes well with the aromatic drink. It is produced by hand using a special technology: the result is a surprisingly rich taste and an interesting porous consistency.
• Honey. The unusual combination of coffee and sweet fragrant honey is becoming increasingly popular. Moreover, honey can be served along with coffee in beautiful rosettes, or it can be added directly to the drink. We recommend considering an unusual honey soufflé as a gift. Its unusual consistency and huge palette of different flavors will delight a true gourmet.
• Jam. Freshly baked bread, smeared with the freshest butter and delicious jam - such additions to coffee are usually served in Italy and France. Therefore, it is not forbidden to put a jar of Italian citrus fruit jam in a gift package for a coffee lover - it will come in handy!
• Spices. Spices are absolutely necessary if the person you are choosing a gift for is a fan of Oriental or Indian coffee. Cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves - all this will give the drink a unique aroma!
• Cane sugar. There is an opinion among gourmets that it perfectly reveals the notes of coffee and softens its characteristic bitterness. For lovers of everything unusual, you can choose a flavored version of sugar (for example, with lavender or strawberry).

Birthday gift

A birthday gift for a coffee lover or lover should not be impersonal. This is the main holiday of the year. When thinking about what to give to a coffee lover, it is recommended to choose gifts that accurately characterize him. Among the original options, the following are worth highlighting:

• thermal mug . A photo of the birthday boy, his favorite movie or literary character is placed on it. The dream illustration will also look unusual. For example, if the birthday boy dreams of a trip to Italy, you can put a corresponding image on the mug;
• MK from a professional barista. If the celebrant cannot imagine life without a coffee drink, he will be pleased not only to enjoy its taste, but also to participate in the preparation process. You just need to decide what skills this person already has and choose the appropriate master class;
• coffee set. It is not at all necessary to present banal sweets along with coffee. An original set will be created with the help of other things that have a coffee aroma. Cosmetics based on this product are suitable for women. Men will certainly appreciate office supplies with the subtle scent of their favorite drink.

What else can I give besides coffee?

Choosing good coffee is only half the battle. Coffee lovers understand that it also needs to be brewed correctly and served beautifully. Pay attention to useful accessories that will help you prepare and serve a delicious aromatic drink. They will properly reveal the taste and aroma of the beans and will always be useful to a true coffee lover.

• Geyser coffee maker. An indispensable thing for those who love freshly brewed coffee, but do not have enough free time. Allows you to quickly prepare excellent coffee, while the stove is guaranteed to remain clean! Italian coffee makers are leaders in quality.
• Cezve. A classic way to make coffee at home. Turkish coffee is thick and incredibly aromatic. Copper Turks are usually beautifully engraved and look very elegant, making them a great gift.
• French press. A convenient method of brewing coffee using a French press is gaining popularity. If the coffee is ground coarsely enough, the French press drink will be rich and quite strong. In addition, French press coffee is convenient for brewing in the office or during a picnic.
• Pen for drawing on milk foam. A great gift for creative people! A coffee lover who appreciates not only the taste, but also the appearance of the drink, will be happy with such a gift.
• Cups. The good thing about this gift is that you can choose something to suit every taste and budget: from democratic-minimalist glass to Wedgwood porcelain.

Coffee set

The most valuable gift for a coffee lover will undoubtedly be a set of elite coffee varieties.

• Bourbon Santos is considered the best Brazilian coffee. It consists of selected grains and has a balanced and mild taste. This option is considered the standard variety for any occasion.
• Recognized as the world's best coffee, Maragogipe Guatemala. This is a very rare variety, so not everyone, even the most experienced coffee lover, is familiar with it. The drink has a rich chocolate taste, and its aroma is slightly smoky. The best option for coffee lovers with specific flavors.
• African Robusta Uganda is noted for its high caffeine content and bright taste. Coffee made from heavily roasted beans has a greater strength.
• Arabica Rwanda is a coffee option with the aroma of freshly baked bread, the taste of milk chocolate, juicy apples and young wine. Medium strong, has a fruity vanilla aftertaste.
• Yemen Mocha Matari is a popular single variety with a bright chocolate hue. The taste develops more vividly and resembles hot chocolate when the drink is prepared on sand. Brewing with a French press brings out the coffee's sweetness and rich orange aroma.
• Kopi Luwak will be an exclusive gift for a coffee lover. The unique processing of the beans gives the drink a taste of honey, nougat, chocolate and butter. The aftertaste lasts for several hours.

Coffee packages can be folded into a beautiful wicker basket, holiday box and complement the gift with treats: fancy sweets or dried fruits and nuts. A gift intended for a man can be supplemented with cigars.

How to beautifully wrap a gift with coffee and is it necessary to do it?

This point should never be underestimated: a bright, exclusive design will highlight your gift and draw attention to it. In fact, it is the beautiful packaging that turns a set of items into a real gift.

Compare how much more advantageous the same thing looks when it is successfully included in a beautiful, elegant and original package. This is no longer just a useful item, but a real gift, prepared with care and love.

How can you package coffee beautifully?

• Craft box. Perhaps the best packaging option for coffee. Thick craft cardboard will withstand small amounts of water. This is non-marking and wrinkle-resistant packaging. In addition, unlike shiny plastic wrapping, it is easily recycled and in this regard more environmentally friendly. The porous structure allows the products to breathe, and condensation will never accumulate in such packaging. Just touching the material evokes a feeling of warmth and comfort. And such boxes are often decorated with bright thematic designs.
• Wooden box. A very original design for a coffee gift. Suitable if you decide to give something fragile and bulky along with coffee, such as cups or latte glasses.
• Wicker basket. A beautiful and elegant frame for a gift set. It allows you to easily and beautifully package coffee, candies and other accessories. A gift in a basket will create a holiday mood.

Packaging is important

When you give a gift, not the least important thing is how it is decorated - presentation, packaging, accompanying details. All these nuances will show the recipient that you chose wisely and carefully prepared.

For example, Jacobs Monarch coffee will be a great helper in giving a beautiful gift, because it can be purchased in gift sets.

Pictured: Jacobs Monarch coffee gift set

A beautiful glass or metal jar, a branded mug and a spoon in addition are a worthy gift option that will find a place on a colleague’s desk or in a friend’s kitchen. Plus, the variety of Jacobs Monarch flavors (strong, velvety, decaffeinated) will allow you to choose a gift based on the recipient’s preferences.

What if I don't have time to pack? Where can I get a good coffee gift set?

A great option would be to buy a ready-made gift set. Our store offers many options that true coffee lovers will appreciate. The unsurpassed quality of the products will delight them. In our sets we put excellent varieties of coffee, roasted and packaged in Italy, delicious and beautiful handmade chocolate, original jams, aromatic cane sugar, and complement them with useful and beautiful accessories - geyser coffee makers and Turks. And all this at a very reasonable price.

We pay special attention to the beautiful packaging of coffee as a gift. Our designers have developed a unique craft box specifically for special coffee sets. The warmth of natural material is combined with an exclusive thematic pattern in a classic red and black color scheme. Such a gift will be remembered for a long time!

You can buy all the components from us - craft boxes, wooden boxes, wicker baskets, bright filling - and pack the gift yourself. For a coffee gift, we recommend choosing our branded coffee box with a unique print and a narrow paper filler in red, black or beige. These exquisite color combinations will highlight the original design of the box. The box can also be tied with a brown (café au lait color) or red satin bow, which will give the finished set an additional touch of elegance.

And you can always take advantage of ready-made proposals developed by our designers. We are proud to present our unique coffee sets, which stand out for their original exclusive design and first-class content. Buying a coffee set from Boffo is the fastest and most convenient way to find the perfect gift for a coffee lover.

Coffee grinder

This gift is suitable for those who do not have a coffee machine, but have a Turk. This could be a manual coffee grinder for decoration or a modern electric one. Ground coffee beans quickly lose their aroma, which means coffee will be less enjoyable. Therefore, it is better to buy whole beans and grind them before making coffee.

Capsule coffee machine

A good gift for those who are always in a hurry and don’t have the money for an expensive coffee machine. To prepare coffee in such a machine, you need water and the capsules themselves with your favorite type of drink. If the capsule coffee machine does not come with capsules, then do not forget to purchase them, provided that you know what kind of coffee that person likes.

Expensive gifts for a coffee lover

The coffee theme is truly inexhaustible, and allows you to make quite expensive gifts. Here are some thoughtful gift options.

1. Automatic espresso coffee maker
   . It is best to take a car from Italian manufacturers, for example, Gaggia. True, the cost of such a surprise is unlikely to be less than 40 thousand rubles.
2. Station for preparing coffee using the cold pour method
   . The thing is extremely original, if only because the drink here is brewed with ice. But the taste is simply incredible. The cost of such a toy is from 13 thousand rubles.
3. Set of elite coffee varieties
   . 250 grams of Kopi Luwak and Jamaica Blue Mountain each, and the cost of the gift will exceed 10 thousand rubles.
4. Crystal Turk and silver spoon
   . The set will cost about 9-10 thousand, although you can find these items for more.
5. Coffee set in gift design
   . Coffee pot and six small cups in oriental style with gilding and colored enamel miniatures. Such things cost from 20 thousand, and can reach 100 thousand rubles.

You can offer hundreds of ideas on what to give to a coffee lover. The main thing here is to know exactly what degree of “coffee addiction” the recipient of the gift is. The simplest case is a beginner or an average representative. In this case, it’s easy to spend 1-2 thousand rubles by presenting a good type of coffee or Turkish coffee. Well, if you are “in the know” yourself, then you definitely won’t give instant coffee or a stainless steel Turk. In the case of an avid coffee drinker, it is much more difficult. He has already purchased most of the devices and accessories. Such people have established preferences regarding types of coffee, so gifts worth 10 thousand rubles or more are appropriate.

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