But First, Coffee: 22 Gift Ideas For Bean-Loving Buds

If you know someone who isn't a fully-functioning human until they've had their first sip of freshly-brewed Arabica black, then you're probably friends with a coffee connoisseur. To help guide your quest to the perfect present (that isn’t just a Starbucks gift card), we went on a digital scavenger hunt for top-rated coffee ideas approved by picky espresso-sippers and passionate java consumers alike.

The road to gift-giving for your best bean-loving buds has its barricades: What if they’re more of a pour-over person? What if they grind their own beans? What if their go-to cafe order is something so complex you can't even pronounce it? Don't fret: ahead, you'll find 22 unique goods that coffee lovers will actually appreciate — including everything from high-tech electric kettles to self-heating smart mugs, natural-roast gift baskets, cold-brew liqueur, and monthly subscription boxes.