What makes a good coffee gift?
Choose freshly roasted beans coffee reaches its peak taste within a few days to a couple of weeks after roasting, so gifting fresh beans ensures the recipient enjoys the full richness and complexity of the coffee. Freshly roasted beans also last a lot longer than coffee that’s been roasted and ground for a while. Plus, while fresh beans or grounds are typically the star of the show, many coffee gift baskets feature tasty add-ons like cookies, pastries and candies. Others include coffee-making supplies, like an aeropress or cute mug.There’s no coffee gift quite like a bean box. Exclusive coffees, award-winning roasters, and endless variety, delivered in a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. Your gift recipients will discover new roasters, taste small-batch microlots from across the globe, and enjoy the very best of artisan coffee.Add a bag or two of delicious coffee beans from a favorite or local roaster. Choose a travel or regular coffee mug that fits the personality of your gift recipient and add to the basket. Add colorful, boutique candies and coffee syrup as a special treat. Decorate with seasonal ribbon and bows.
What is a creative alternative to gift baskets?
Bowls. Bowls make great “gift basket” containers! Think outside the basket. Think fun bowls, collanders, pots and skillets for kitchen, food or baking themes. Laundry baskets or cleaning buckets are great for college students and new homeowners. Try toy carts or wagons for kids’ gifts. Large glass jars with lids also look fun when holding many small items.
What goes well in a coffee gift basket?
Each coffee gift basket is filled with gourmet coffees, from ground coffee, whole beans, and even k-cups, expertly paired with delicious gourmet snacks like butter cookies, rum cakes, and butter pretzels. Chocolate. Chocolate and coffee go hand in hand, and people who like one usually like the other, so including some fancy chocolates or a chocolate-covered biscuit can really jazz up your basket. Chocolate covered spoons or edible chocolate straws are some other fun chocolate goodies you can include.