Christmas gifts for the coffee lover

Who likes coffee

There is no doubt that within your circle of family and friends this Christmas there will be a number who can be classified as coffee lovers. Thus, at this time of year it is necessary to don your thinking caps and try to come up with a suitable gift for these people. To help you on your way with this mission, the following groups contain ideas that might appeal to the coffee-lovers on your list.

Books about coffee

Maybe it is time for the coffee lover to learn more about the coffee they drink and its many unique and diverse uses. In this case, perhaps a little coffee time reading would be of interest. There are a number of books on the subject, from the serious and informative, to the light and easy.

Take for example The World Encyclopaedia of Coffee' Mary Banks, Christine McFadden and Christine Atkinson. Separated into two sections, this publication contains a wealth of information covering the history of coffee and other references in the first half. The second section is devoted to recipes that help to reveal the many drinks and foods that are coffee based. Second in this list of reading work is the connoisseurs Guide to Coffee' by Jon Thorn and Michael Segal, an inspiration work that takes the coffee lover on a journey to savour all of the world's premier coffee types. Additionally, this book takes one through the preparation process so that every cup made will be a work of art and as perfect as any served up in any restaurant.

A real coffee time book is The little book of Coffee tips' by Andrew Langley. With handy explanations of how to detect different coffee beans and other interesting articles, it makes an ideal addition to any coffee fanatics library, and is the sort of book you can peruse for a few minutes at a time.

Coffee liquors and chocolates

Liquor

Liquor

Naturally, any coffee lover will be excited to receive the real thing,' namely coffee beans. This gift can be made distinctive by including a range of different flavours for the coffee lover to experiment with their taste buds. You can also add extra delight to a gift by including one of the many coffee liquors or flavoured chocolates as well.

A coffee hamper would also make an unusual gift. In this present could be included a number of different coffee products, which might include varieties of coffee beans, cakes, biscuits, chocolates, deserts and other coffee based items.

The art of coffee

I wonder how many are aware of the art within the coffee bean. Not many I would guess. In fact, there is a company in the US that sells nothing but coffee art. This organisation, which can be found at http://www.justcoffeeart.com, uses coffee product to create all of the paintings and drawings on offer, producing the ultimate coffee lover’s gift.

Another artistic form of coffee gift is for jewellery. Why not purchase a bracelet, necklace or cufflinks incorporating original coffee beans as part of the design or inlays. This gift would be a real jewel in the coffee makers crown.

Other coffee gift ideas

If you search the high street, shopping malls and Internet, you will find a plethora of retailers offering coffee gifts, which range from mugs to percolators and coffee pots, many in unique and unusual designs. In addition, there are complete two-place china coffee sets and thermos that will suit every taste.

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However, even in this gift sector you may come across the unusual. For example, have you ever thought of purchasing a coffee backpack set? They are available and would make a fascinating gift for anyone, especially those who enjoy hiking and walking, or just want to have a supply of hot coffee to take to work with them.

Fulfil the coffee lovers dream

The number and extent of gifts available for the coffee lover is limited only by the givers imagination. With a little planning and thought, an original and unique coffee gift is not beyond the means or pocket of anyone.

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Why tea makes an ideal gift

In the UK, there are those who swear that they cannot start or end the day without a nice cup of tea. However, this is fast becoming the same around the world. The tea lover is not such a rare person. As a result, the market in gifts for tea lovers has continued to come up with increasingly novel and interesting ideas. Therefore, if you need a gift for a tea lover this Christmas, take a look at some of the special items on offer.

Tea gift sets and accessories

Most tea drinkers are very concerned about the quality of the crockery that their tea in made and delivered in. A number like to see it presented to them in a nice china tea set, with all the accoutrements, such as sugar and cakes presented in matching crockery. Therefore, that new special tea set would make an ideal gift fir the tea lover.

Naturally, it is also important the pot is kept warm, thus a tea cosy would be an important accessory. A wide range of these can be found at places like the online retailer at http://www.devotea.com/Tea-Coz ies.html, who also sell a number of other items that would attract the tea lover, such as serving trays, kettles, caddies and infusers.

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Books about tea

Like most favourite beverages and foods, people often would like to know more about the blends they are drinking, including a little of the culture and history of tea drinking. One way to satisfy this thirst for knowledge is to buy them a book. There is too little space here to review every possible book, but three that might go down well could include the following.

1 - 'Tea: The drink that changed the World' by John Griffiths. For the historian who really wants to know all there is to know about tea and its origins, this is the book. It takes the reader from the very origins of the Tea itself over two millenniums ago right up until the present day.

2 'The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea' by Helen Simpson. Straight from the heart of one of London's most exclusive hotels, the Ritz, comes a book full of the pleasures of taking tea. Helen also goes to great lengths to explain in detail the real art behind tea drinking.

3 'The Tiger who came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. This book is especially for the children and tells the tale of Sophie and her wonderful but strange teatime guests. It will keep the child spellbound and encourage them to drink tea as well, which is good for them.

Tea Varieties

There are thousands of different varieties of teas throughout the world, from China to the US and all points in between. A great gift for the tea lover is o provide a gift of a selection of teas. It is important of course to have some idea that the personm it is intended for will like the contents. For example, there is a huge difference between ordinary teas and fruit teas. However, with that borne in mind, you could either give a selection of ordinary teas, such as Earl Grey, or the more exotic tea flavours, such as mint and fruits. Many of these options can be found at www.nbtea.co.uk.

Tea Art

Art has also found its way into the tea lover's gift range. For example, you can find a lot of prints or pictures depicting tea gatherings, including afternoon tea, tea dances and other art with tea themes. Similarly, there are a number of dealers, particularly on the Internet, who will offer tea advertising works, most of which will be the antique advertising plaques that used to be seen on the walls of grocery stores, or the mirrors with the brand advert etched into them. Any of these artefacts would make an ideal Christmas gift for the tea lover

Tea journey's

Another variation of a gift for the tea lover is to book them on a dedicated Tea Tour.' For example, Exclusive journeys of Wilimatic, CT are offering numerous Tea Tours England, Ireland and Scotland and throughout Europe, during which the tea lover can mix with like-minded people and enjoy a number of afternoon teas in places of historic interest and beauty.

Alternatively, a trip can be arranged independently. For example, a visit to Mariage Freres Tea Shop in Paris will give the opportunity to sample tea from one of the finest collections anywhere in Europe.

Further afield, places like India and China are now beginning to offer plantation tours where the tea lover can learn all about the process of growing and producing the leaves that make their morning cuppa' such a unique pleasure.

A final note

If tea is the favourite beverage of someone close to you then, with a little thought and research you should be able to come up with a tea related gift that will be extra special to them this Christmas