Gifts for Coffee Lovers: A Roaster's Holiday Gift Guide

Finding a gift for someone who takes their coffee seriously can be tricky. They already have a favorite mug, they're picky about beans, and they can tell stale coffee from fresh in one sip. The good news: as a roaster, we know exactly what coffee lovers get excited about. Here are our favorite gift ideas for this holiday season.

1. The Complete Mosaic Coffee Lineup (6-bag sampler)

The best gift for someone who loves to explore. Our 6-bag coffee sampler includes every coffee we roast: Ethiopia, Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico Decaf, our House Blend and Nutty Berry Union. That's a trip around the coffee world, from bright and fruity to smooth and chocolatey, and it's a fun way to discover a new favorite.

Best for: the curious coffee drinker, or anyone you're not sure what to buy for.

2. A bag of fresh single origin coffee

Fresh coffee is the simplest gift that always gets used. Every bag we ship has its roast date printed on it and ships within 5 days of roasting. A few ideas:

• Ethiopia for the pour over fan who loves bright, fruity coffee (strawberry, vanilla, floral)
• Mosaic House Blend for the latte lover (chocolate, almond, black currant)
• Mexico Decaf for the evening coffee drinker (milk chocolate, nougat, stone fruit)

3. Coffee Blossom Honey

A true specialty find. Our Coffee Blossom Honey comes from Jorge Mendez of Finca El Apiario and is made by bees that feed on coffee blossoms. It has notes of peach, chamomile, caramel and lavender, and it pairs beautifully with coffee, tea and cheese. Pair a jar with a bag of coffee for an easy, thoughtful gift set.

Best for: the foodie who has everything.

4. Specialty tea for the tea drinker

Not everyone drinks coffee. Our full-leaf specialty teas make cozy stocking stuffers:

• Earl Grey Moonlight: a creamy, vanilla Earl Grey (Earl Grey de la Crème)
• Honeybush Banana Nut: caffeine-free and tastes like a warm banana nut muffin
• Jasmine Phoenix Pearls: hand-rolled jasmine green tea pearls that unfurl as they steep

5. Brewing gear upgrades

The right equipment makes a huge difference. A few pieces we've reviewed and recommend:

• Fellow Ode Brew Grinder: a big upgrade for anyone brewing pour over, drip or French press
• Gaggia Classic Pro and Eureka Mignon Facile: a budget-friendly home espresso setup
• Lelit Anna PL41EM: café-quality espresso without dual-boiler prices

6. A Mosaic gift card

When in doubt, let them choose. Our e-gift card is delivered by email on the date you pick, so it's the perfect last-minute gift. Prefer something to wrap? Our physical gift card is mailed to your recipient. Both can be used on any coffee, tea or treat in our store.

For our Springfield, MO neighbors

• Holiday desserts: bring a Medovik honey cake, Napoleon cake or a tray of Trubochki to your holiday party. See all cakes and pastries available for delivery in the Springfield, MO area, and order ahead for the holidays.
• An espresso tune-up: treat the home barista in your life to an espresso machine descaling, cleaning and tuning visit.

Order early

The holidays are the busiest time of year for shipping carriers. Order early so your gifts arrive on time, and remember that shipping is free on orders over $35.

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