gift guide: coffee + tea lovers
FEW THINGS inspire as much passion and joy on a daily basis in SO many people than a piping hot cup of coffee or tea. Whether it’s in a styrofoam cup from the Dunkin’ drive through or made with near-surgical precision in your own kitchen, those first sips are pure magic. Which is probs why people have NFL-style love for their hot brew of choice. It brings friends, family and colleagues together. It’s the one self-care ritual that almost everyone makes time for. It gives space for people to seriously nerd out. And it just brings a lot of happiness. So naturally, all of the beautiful things out there to support these habits make really fantastic gifts.
I AM an all-day tea drinker. I love it hot or iced, morning and night. My husband has been intrigued by and tried just about every coffee-making method out there, from pour-over to stovetop to french pressing on the side of a river, so collectively we’ve tested out a lot of awesome products. You can shop this guide for Coffee Lovers or Tea Lovers and by Things Both Can Agree Are Awesome [click these links to jump to a section]. I have also included a few of My Favorite Ceramicists whose mugs would make a really gorgeous gift. I love functional art and there’s nothing more meaningful than seeing [and drinking out of] something each morning that reminds you of someone special. So make yourself a hot cup of something, settle in and enjoy. xo
Brands I Love: Fellow
I LOVE nothing more than a truly brilliant intersection of form + function. It’s just a beautiful thing when something works like a dream and is also stunning to look at. And Fellow has absolutely nailed both. They’re self-proclaimed ‘coffee nerds’ and work tirelessly to create products that fully maximize the coffee-drinking experience for everyone from beginners to award-winning baristas. Their Stagg EKG Electric Kettle and the new, even more geeked-out Pro version, has reached near-cult status for pour-over lovers, earning high marks for its super dialed features and its stunning design, which comes in at least 13 different colors [I’m kind of obsessed with the Corvo EKG Electric Kettle for my all-day tea drinking, too, it’s absolutely gorgeous]. And their Ode Brew Grinder won the Specialty Coffee Association’s Best New Product Award for 2021. Fellow also carefully curates a really special selection of the best in small-batch coffee from around the country to create ‘Your Dream Coffee Aisle.’ Pair a few bags with a Carter Move Mug [LOVE love mine] for a fantastic gift for any serious ‘coffee nerd’ or casual coffee drinker you love.
Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Brands I Love: Caraway
I HAVE been searching far and wide for a looong time for a non-toxic stovetop tea kettle that I’m excited to have as part of my everyday decor and Caraway has finally totally nailed it. The stunning new Whistling Tea Kettle is stainless steel, so nothing grody gets in your water, but the beautiful outer shell is ceramic, which allows it to come in 7 REALLY pretty colors. I had an impossible time deciding on a one [obvs not my strength], but ultimately chose Mist and it is such a pretty + stylish addition to my kitchen. It makes me smile every time I see it. The handle gets a wee bit hot, so Caraway includes an equally stylish mitt to keep your hands safe. It’s all delivered in a super elegant, well-designed package, making it just perfect for gifting.
Gifts for Tea Lovers
gifts that Tea AND Coffee Lovers agree are awesome
Mugs from Some of my favorite ceramicists
THERE’S NOTHING like sipping your favorite hot drink out of a beautiful piece of art and a special mug makes a really stunning and meaningful gift. After all, there’s nothing more sweet than being reminded of someone special each and every morning. These artists all hand-make their gorgeous wares one by one and don’t always have inventory on hand, but if you can be patient, I promise it’ll be worth the wait. If you find an artist you love, I recommend following them on Instagram or subscribing to their email list to find out first when they’re releasing new stuff. xo
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