9 Sustainable Gifts Your Coffee Lover Will Love
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You might not know the difference between a French roast and a single-origin blend, but you probably have that one friend who will either critique your taste in grocery-store coffee or gush about their deep love for the craft of brewing. When shopping for your favorite coffee enthusiast, only the sustiest will do this holiday season. The coffee world is buzzing with sustainable innovation from farmer-owned operations to circular brewing practices. Any of the susty picks on this list will brew up some joy for your coffee-obsessed bestie.
1. Pachamama Coffee Subscription
Farmer-owned | Organic
One of the best gifts for any coffee lover? Coffee! Pachamama offers flexible subscriptions, from monthly, 3-month, 6-month, or year-long supplies of beans. Plus, they’re farmer-owned and certified organic.
Asian-owned | Sustainable plant business
Until your bestie can start their own coffee farm or travel to the world’s top coffee-growing regions, they can enjoy a small piece of the experience at home with a coffee plant from Rooted.
For the coffee lover who cherishes the quiet magic of a cozy cafe, Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a perfect read. This novel tells the stories of visitors to a small Tokyo coffee shop where a cup of coffee holds the power to revisit the past.
4. Coffee Sock Filters
Gift your coffee lover the gift of eternal brewing with a Coffee Sock. These reusable, organic cotton filters work for hot brews, cold brews, teas, and nut milk and help reduce waste from disposable paper filters.
Treat your bestie to a susty upgrade with a Closiist French Press. Made from bamboo and borosilicate glass, it brews a perfect cup while eliminating the need for filters or pods.
Black woman-owned
If your coffee addict loves experimenting with milk and espresso-based drinks, this Golde frother is a game changer; it whisks up frothy perfection for lattes and more.
7. Luz Y Tierra Cafe en Puebla Candle
Hand-crafted | Latina-owned
Not every coffee-related gift needs to be drinkable. The Café en Puebla candle by Luz y Tierra fills the room with the warm scent of Café de Olla, and once it's finished, its gorgeous ceramic vessel transforms into a beautiful coffee set!
8. Kuu Pottery Boinggg! Mug Bubblegum
Handmade | Small batch | Latina-owned
Some coffee lovers have huge collections of thrifted mugs, while others have one special, ceremonious cup. Whichever way your giftee prefers their mugs, this Boinggg! Mug by Kuu Poettry will make the perfect addition to their ritual.
For the friend who can never seem to sit down and enjoy their coffee, a Stojo Cup is the perfect gift for on-the-go sipping. Its collapsible, leak-proof design makes it easy to carry and helps reduce the use of disposable cups.
11. Experience: Coffee Date
A coffee lover is easy to please—just take them on a coffee date at that local café they've been wanting to try! Some cafés even offer tasting menus, so your coffee lover can sample a variety of brews and discover something new.