Convenient Christmas gifts for coffee lovers

December 22, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 6 min read

We have some fabulous ideas for presents that the home barista in your life will enjoy.

As the days get colder and shorter and you wake in darkness, one sweet consolation is the perfect cup of coffee to start your day. We’ve located some superb products for the caffeine aficionado in your life, whether they prefer a piping-hot cup of espresso, or a cold brew, or even an afternoon chai as a preferred pick-me-up!

Some like it hot, fast, and luxe

If you’ve been waiting and saving to buy an uber-espresso machine for your kitchen, the wait is over! Terra Kaffe‘s biggest sale of the year is on now, making it the perfect time for coffee enthusiasts to indulge in the gift of barista-quality coffee at home at the touch of a finger.

From now until December 15, Terra Kaffe’s stylishly bold and beloved TK-01 super auto coffee machine — a favorite among celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, and Jimmy Kimmel (regular price $895)— is available with three fantastic deals offering $100, $150, and $200 off!

But the TK-01 is more than just savings; it’s an eco-friendly game-changer. With its built-in grinder and advanced brew unit, it eliminates disposable pod waste, making it a responsible choice for coffee lovers.

And to really spoil your loved ones, Terra Kaffe’s Gifts page, features exclusive bundles, kits, and irresistible coffee gifts like the Classico Bundle which includes the deliciously chocolatey and nutty dark roast House Blend; TK Style & Sip Set; Parlor Blend Duo, and thoughtful gift ideas under $50 and $100. The selection includes the Happy Sippin Mug ($20), the elegant Cortado Glass ($18), and the stylish Greenpoint Sunrise Crewneck ($72), created in collaboration with the iconic New York brand, Knickerbocker.

About Terra Kaffe

Terra Kaffe is a coffee brand founded in 2018 by a group of former baristas, coffee farmers, chefs, and technologists, with headquarters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. For its ability to offer at-home coffee makers a level of precision previously solely available with industrial, barista-level machines, Terra Kaffe has gained a reputation with coffee industry leaders like Parlor Coffee, Onyx Coffee, Equator Coffee, and other official roaster partners. To date, they’ve raised $18M in funding and sell their products in top-tier retailers like BestBuy, CB2, Saks, Nordstrom, and more.

Keeping it cool with some caffeine alchemy

Founded by LGBTQ+ adventurer and entrepreneur, Cason Crane, and recently featured in a Troye Sivan music video, Explorer cold brew is the only cold brew coffee brand that allows you to customize your caffeine level. Crafted by three award-winning Tastemakers, Explorer’s four caffeine levels are all made from organic, fair-trade and specialty grade coffee beans.

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The products are super concentrated — 10x stronger than a regular coffee — so a little bit goes a long way and you’ll be pleased with the value and the premium quality. We loved the versatility of cold brew. You might like yours over ice for the summer, or heated up for the winter, or splashed over ice cream for an affogato! Explorer has a wide and innovative range of cold brew concentrates, chai concentrates, and premium flavor syrups that allow you to craft your perfect cuppa from the comfort and convenience of your home — as part of your ordinary routine or for something special when friends drop by. We loved getting our day off to a cracking start with the big boost offered by The Maverick Extra Caffeine.

But generally speaking, every Explorer product we tried was rich and delicious, no matter the caffeine content. The Daydreamer has basically no caffeine. The Magician Honey Chai Concentrate is simply that — magical! We had a lot of fun mixing our concentrate of choice with our preferred dairy or plant-based milks and syrups (Madagascar Vanilla was our fave), for different times of day, winding down in the afternoons with a calming cup of slightly-spiced chai. And kicking it up a notch after dark with an espresso Martini using The Maverick! Here are some of our favorites for you to explore:

And if caffeine is not your thing, check out this range of functional elixirs that give you a different kind of boost that helps you lean into wellness, work, or sleep:

Explorer literally opens up a whole new world of coffee and tea. We highly recommend it as both something special and as a pantry staple!