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Seventeen gifts for someone who takes tea or coffee seriously: brewing kit, a grinder, a coffee scale, milk frothers, teapots and two machines. None of it runs out. The list re-sorts every morning by today's price, from under £10 to a treat.
A cheap way into pour-over coffee. The plastic cone sits on a mug or jug and takes size 02 paper filters, so tuck a pack in with it.
Buyers like: Makes clean, tasty coffee that brings out the character of the beans(8 of 13 reviews)
HAUSPROFI loose-leaf tea infuser
For a tea drinker who wants to try loose leaf without buying a new pot. The stainless steel basket has a lid and folding handles, and the listing says it fits cups, mugs and teapots.
Buyers like: The fine mesh lets almost no leaves through into the cup(5 of 13 reviews)
Bonsenkitchen handheld milk frother
A battery-powered whisk that froths milk for a latte or a hot chocolate in the mug. Small enough for a stocking, and a cheap test of whether they would use a bigger frother.
Buyers like: Surprisingly powerful for its size, frothing milk in seconds(8 of 13 reviews)
Always "on offer"25 of 25 days
ParaCity glass teapot with infuser, 600 ml
A clear glass pot, so they can watch loose leaf or a flowering tea open up. At 600 ml it suits one or two people, and the built-in infuser holds the leaves.
Buyers like: The steel infuser holds loose leaves well and lifts out easily(4 of 13 reviews)
A hand grinder lets them grind beans just before brewing, with no motor noise at six in the morning. The listing gives 40 adjustable grind settings.
Buyers like: Clear, easy settings to go from fine to coarse for each brewer(8 of 13 reviews)
Limited time deal
Bodum Caffettiera cafetière, 1 litre
The classic Bodum cafetière in its 8-cup size, with a borosilicate glass jug and a stainless steel filter. Sized for a household that makes a pot for two or more.
Buyers like: Makes strong, full-flavoured coffee with little sediment(3 of 13 reviews)
Judge double-walled glasses (2)
Two 275 ml insulated glasses, which make a latte look as if it floats. A small, good-looking extra for someone who already owns the brewing kit.
Buyers like: Drinks stay hot for longer while the outside stays cool to hold(7 of 13 reviews)
Contigo Byron travel mug, 470 ml
For the commuter or dog walker who takes a drink out. The listing says it is leakproof and keeps drinks hot for up to seven hours, and the lid snaps shut.
Buyers like: Keeps coffee and tea properly hot for hours(9 of 13 reviews)
Price & Kensington 6-cup teapot
A traditional brown Rockingham-glaze teapot that makes six cups. It suits a household that still brews tea by the pot rather than one bag at a time.
Buyers like: A lovely looking, nicely made pot(9 of 13 reviews)
Heats and froths milk at the press of a button, so a café-style drink takes no skill. The listing gives a 300 ml jug and hot or cold foam.
Buyers like: Makes thick, creamy foam for lattes and hot chocolate(6 of 8 reviews)
A stovetop kettle whose narrow gooseneck spout pours slowly for pour-over, with a thermometer in the lid. The listing warns a full 1.2 litres can boil over, so fill it to 800 or 900 ml.
Buyers like: The slim spout gives a slow, controlled pour for pour-over(5 of 13 reviews)
Maestri House S2 coffee scale with timer
For the espresso or pour-over fan who weighs every dose. Buyers say it is small enough to sit under the machine while it times the shot, and it weighs to 0.1 g, the listing says.
Buyers like: Small enough to sit under an espresso machine during a shot(4 of 13 reviews)
Limited time deal
A small hand press for someone who likes to try new recipes. The listing says it brews French press, pour-over and espresso-style coffee, one cup at a time.
Buyers like: Makes smooth, rich coffee with little bitterness or sludge(11 of 13 reviews)
The Italian stovetop pot that makes strong, espresso-style coffee on the hob. The 3-cup size, 130 ml per the listing, makes three small espresso cups: enough for one person.
Buyers like: Makes strong, rich espresso-style coffee far better than instant(8 of 13 reviews)
Coffee Gator coffee canister, 900 ml
An airtight stainless steel tin for opened bags of beans or loose tea, so nothing sits in a clipped packet. A useful add-on for someone who buys whole beans.
Buyers like: The airtight seal and one-way valve keep beans noticeably fresh(12 of 13 reviews)
For someone who wants a good coffee with no weighing or grinding. It makes Americano, espresso and decaf from Nespresso Vertuo pods, so check they are happy to keep buying those.
Buyers like: Very easy to set up and quick to make a cup(4 of 8 reviews)
De'Longhi Magnifica bean-to-cup machine
The big treat: a bean-to-cup machine with a milk nozzle for cappuccinos and, per the listing, four one-touch recipes. Best for a household that drinks several coffees a day.
Buyers like: Makes excellent coffee from beans at the press of a button(11 of 13 reviews)
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