Coffee Lovers

Cup o' Joe, Java, The Bean, a cuppa...however it is referred to, coffee plays an important role in many people's lives. Whether preparing for the morning grind or staying up all night, the amazing bean offers the necessary fix. Drink it black or with cream and sugar. Tired of regular drip? How about an espresso, latte, or cappuccino at home? Find gifts of coffee in all its tasty, sleep-defying incarnations with the Coffee Lovers Gift Theme.

These days you can get a coffee maker or brewer to match any decor or taste, from sleek stainless steel to elegant black to daring red. Got a whole household of coffee fiends? Get a machine that makes 8 cups or more. Single and want a quick hot cup without the pot? Try a one cup brewer that makes a fresh cup right in your mug or use a coffee press for extra smooth taste. Love steamed milk and that creamy foam? Then the combination coffee, espresso, and cappuccino maker is for you.

Get the very freshest cup of coffee by grinding your own beans on the spot. Coffee grinders can match your coffee maker in color and style or stand on their own in your kitchen. Get the simple ones where the grind is determined by how long you hold down the button or try the fancy ones with different settings depending on how you want to brew your coffee. Fresh ground beans will always have the best flavor so this is a must for the true coffee connoisseur.

Coffee cups are an easy, fun way to indulge the coffee lover in your life. Mugs and cups come in all sizes, shapes and colors, from proper cups and saucers like Grandma uses after dinner to big handled mugs for the die-hard addict. Clever or silly sayings printed on a mug can bring a smile even before that first sip, like "Instant Human, Just Add Coffee." Have a top of the line kitchen and custom coffee/espresso maker? Get hip little espresso cups in black and white, a whole matched set to serve your friends.

Of course, you must have the coffee to use all this fancy equipment and enjoy the results. A key question is...whole beans or pre-ground? If you aren't buying a coffee grinder too, make sure to find out how the person you are shopping for makes their coffee and choose accordingly! Don't be afraid to try different blends and flavors (hazelnut is often very popular, with a smooth, nutty taste). Want to really treat your coffee lover? Sign them up for a coffee of the month. Gift baskets are fun too, usually coming with several kinds of coffee and rounded out with chocolate, cookies, or mugs.

Coffee accessories add flavor, literally, to the art of good coffee. Get amazing flavored syrups - vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, and more - to make that gourmet latte at home. Don't need a whole pot? Pour an absolutely smooth cup of coffee with a one cup reusable cone filter. These permanent filters are also available for your coffee maker, making clean up a snap (they are dishwasher safe) and cutting down on paper waste. Measure the right amount of ground coffee every time with a stainless steel coffee scoop and don't forget the cream and sugar with elegant creamerrs and sugar bowls. All these details make the ritual of making coffee so much richer!

Add a little sweetness to your gift. Accompany that great cup of coffee with a tasty treat that matches the pastry counter at your favorite coffeehouse. Coffee cakes and other snacks are the perfect accent to that creamy cup of coffee. How about bake it yourself white chocolate chunk chocolate cookies or a Grandpa's walnut cappuccino coffee cake? Or a crisp almond biscotti or chocolate chip shortbread? Want to make your own scones and other yummies? Try a book of recipes.

Don't have much to spend? You can't go wrong with a pound of coffee, which runs around $12. Or get a mug with something witty on the side. Want to go all out? Get a combination coffee, cappuccino, and espresso machine, a matching grinder, a set of cups or mugs, and a 6 month membership in a coffee of the month club! No matter what your budget, great gifts are available in our Coffee Lovers Gift Theme.

TIP: GiftStashers, create a registry called Coffee Lovers Theme and save choices there until you're ready to buy.