Top 5 Coffee Gifts for the Home Barista
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| Porlex Mini Mill coffee grinder |
2. A coffee grinder:
One of the most important things you can have on your kitchen counter is a high quality burr coffee grinder that will produce uniformly sized grinds. Machines from both Baratza and Capresso have been recommended to us by more than one coffee professional; check your local coffee shop to see what they have on hand. The only drawback here is the price: Even Baratza's refurbished machines often available on its website can be expensive.
For a less expensive, travel-ready option, try a hand grinder from Porlex or Hario, with Hario's being the more affordable (about $40) of the two.
Tonx Coffee from Tonx
1. Beans:
The easiest gift to find on this list is the most obvious, and the most important: Fresh coffee. A bag of your friend's favorite coffee is your best bet, but if you're looking for just a stocking stuffer, G&B Coffee at SQIRL sells a few select coffees in slim 6-ounce jars (on our last visit, these were filled with beans from Ritual Coffee Roasters). As it's half the size of a typical 12-ounce bag, it's also perfect for someone who loves coffee, but only brews at home a few times a week.
And, finally, consider what might be the ultimate coffee gift: A subscription to Tonx. This would be one of the best coffees in the city, but, because it's subscription-based, you can't buy these beans anywhere other than online, and you won't find these beans anywhere other than a subscriber's kitchen. Thus, you can (and should) gift this to someone whom you happen to visit fairly often so you can have your coffee cake and eat it too. Choose between The Half-Sack -- one 6-ounce bag delivered every other week ($24 a month) or The Standard, two one 12-ounce bag every other week ($38 a month). Like a subscription to The Paris Review, this one really is a gift that keeps on giving.
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