11 Brilliant Gifts for the Home Barista in Your Life

To be a coffee snob—sorry, connoisseur—requires a lot of equipment. Add to your favorite pour-over pro’s brewing experience with one of these barista-themed gifts. Then sit back and enjoy the delicious results.
1. 33 CUPS OF COFFEE JOURNAL; $5
Let no great cup of java go unheralded with this journal, designed for fastidious java fanatics to record notes on their favorite beverages and tasting experiences. They'll never again forget the shop where that fabulous froth or impeccable pour-over came from.
Find it: Joe Coffee
2. KALITA WAVE SERIES; $39
Kalita Wave brewers are hailed by roasters like Stumptown Coffee for their even extraction. It serves two to four people with the fastidious quality of a single-serve pour-over.
Find it: Amazon
3. RECLAIMED WOOD COFFEE MUG RACK; $48
Why hide a collection of pretty mugs behind a cupboard door? Help show off your pal's prized dishware (and make it easier to access) with a mug rack for their wall.
Find it: Etsy
4. ESPRESSO COFFEE POSTER; $29
Proclaim your love of a finely brewed beverage without resorting to trite sayings. Pop Chart Lab’s espresso infographic is educational and elegant, showing off your appreciation for a finely steamed milk and perhaps reminding you the different between a cortado and a macchiato.
Find it: Amazon
5. HIRT’S ARABICA COFFEE BEAN PLANT; $8
Love drinking coffee? Try growing it! These arabica coffee plants comes in a 4-inch pot and smell a bit like jasmine. Whether or not your loved one has to harvest and roast the beans, it’ll give them a new appreciation for your morning cup o’ joe.
Find it: Amazon
6. DRIFT AWAY COFFEE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION; $36 AND UP
Give your favorite coffee lover the gift of variety. Drift Away Coffee has customizable subscription packs that include fresh-roasted bean deliveries every two weeks for anywhere from two months to a year. The first delivery includes a tasting kit that will help the company discover the subscriber’s taste preferences, and adjust their deliveries accordingly.
Find it: Driftaway Coffee
7. KITCHENAID SIPHON COFFEE BREWER; $170
This glamorous eight-cup machine uses vapor pressure to brew coffee, making it look like the grounds are boiling up right before your eyes in the globular brew chamber. And it makes for great kitchen decor.
Find it: Amazon
8. TURKISH COFFEE GRINDER; $65
It’s hard to brew a good, strong cup of Turkish coffee without a grinder dedicated to that purpose. The brewing method requires very finely ground beans, even more so than an espresso. To get that fine powder, try a traditional, manual Turkish coffee grinder like this one from Turkish Coffee World.
Find it: Turkish Coffee World
9. CUSTOMIZED KEEPCUP; $24 FOR A 12 OZ. CUP
KeepCup is a fashionable, eco-friendly alternative to disposable coffee cups. The glass-and-plastic design is specifically designed for espresso drinks, and it has customizable sleeve and lid colors. If you’re starved for design inspiration, the Australian company has preselected color combos, too.
Find it: KeepCup
10. BREWED COFFEE LOLLIPOPS; $10 FOR 7 LOLLIPOPS
Etsy
Want to give your coffee aficionado a morning rush? SugarBakersBakery in Pennsylvania makes these sweet coffee treats, which are made from brewed coffee, sugar, and whipped cream. And yes, they’re caffeinated.
Find it: Etsy
11. DE'LONGHI EC680 DEDICA 15-BAR PUMP ESPRESSO MACHINE; $240
Splurge a little and help your coffee connoisseur upgrade their espresso game with this sleek machine that features "ideal" brew and pull timings but also lets the user customize their own. This petite espresso maker steams milk for cafe drinks, boasts a handy cup warmer, and is only 6 inches wide, making delicious cappuccinos possible even in the smallest home.
Find it: Amazon