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I love coffee, but every time I meet someone who self-identifies a “Coffee Geek,” they’re always like “check out my super expensive espresso machine!” Listen, I would love a super expensive espresso machine. But this lover of caffeine can’t afford a coffee spaceship! Thanks to ridiculous cafes in New York charging $7+ for a dang latte, coffee culture is being taken over by the elite. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Some of us are Coffee Geeks who also need caffeine to get through the long work day at our jobs that don’t pay us enough to justify dropping $1,000 on a fancy piece of hardware.
Here are some gifts for caffeine lovers that are all under $30.
Espresso Accessories That Won’t Break The Bank
[1] Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother ($6.99). [2] Primula Stovetop Espresso Maker ($16.79). [3] Delonghi Espresso Cups – set of 2 ($8.99). [4] WMF Manaos / Bistro Espresso Paddle – set of 4 ($7.99).
Fun Gadgets To Spice Up Your Average Cup Of Joe
[1] Primula Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker ($29.99). [2] Meerveil Manual Coffee Grinder ($12.99). [3] OXO Good Grips Pour Over Coffee Dripper with Auto-Drip Water Tank ($15.99). [4] AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker ($29.99)
On The Go, On A Budget
[1] Contigo Twistseal Eclipse Travel Mug ($14.39). [2] Coffee Gator All in One Paperless Travel Brewer ($25.99). [3] Full Circle Tea Time Travel Bottle ($22.49). [4] Primula Single Serve Coffee Brew Buddy ($6.22).
High Tea For Low Prices
[1] Tea Forté Classic Loose Leaf Tea Sampler ($13.60). [2] HIC Mesh Snap Ball Loose Leaf Tea Infuser ($5.45). [3] Ceramic Tea Set ($15.99). [4] Glass Teapot ($16.55).
Wear Your Caffeine Love On Your Sleeve
[1] Powered By Coffee Shirt ($24-$28.50). [2] But First, Coffee Wood Sign ($7). [3] Latte Art Cufflinks ($25) [4] Caffeine Molecule Necklace ($8.99).
I’m reading this while sipping on a cafecito cubano I just made and now I feel truly aligned with the universe today. Thank you, I will be buying everything.
Thank you thank you thank you! I come from a family of coffee addicts, and money is tight this year. The hard part is narrowing down the options!
I scoffed at the milk frother when it was given to my wife as a present from her mum.
SHE LOVES IT AND USES IT ALL THE TIME.
Then, my parents gave her this Bodum Milk Frother (intended to be AS affiliated linked): https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Frother-Latteo-Glass-Handle/dp/B00E99MM18/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512411101&sr=8-3&keywords=bodum+milk+frother
NOW SHE ALTERNATES BETWEEN FROTHERS. This all seems to depend on the type of coffee, mood, time of day, or number of coffees she’s making. Frothy milk is apparently the way to her heart.
Milk frothers are the BEST
Same thing happened with my sister and a $5 milk frother from Amazon! Milk frothers FTW!
We have like 4 of those mesh tea infusers at home, because it’s not the most quality infuser on the market. They easily get mis-aligned and cause leaves to fall into your drink.
BIALETTI (stovetop espresso maker) 4 LIFE. The only downside to this gift is that it will ruin all other coffee for you; everything else tastes gross by comparison. Source: I am very Italian & have successfully converted my girlfriend and her family to the stovetop espresso following.
Thank you for the sharing. I’m just choosing gifts for my parents. Your shares are useful.
I own one of these (https://www.emsa.com/en/products/mobile-enjoyment/thermo-mugs/travel-mug-soft-touch-collar/) thermos mugs and it is freaking amazing! Seriously – it’s a bit expensive (I spent €28,-) but I am perpetually connected to a cup of hot tea and it’s 100% leak-proof, very well insulated and comfy to drink from.
I love y’all, but the first set of products was a complete missed opportunity to call them “Espressories.”