It’s that time of year again. With Black Friday fast approaching and the holiday season in full swing, you are likely finding yourself in the market for gifts. And there are a ton of options for gifts for that coffee fan in your life. New coffee brewers and accessories are coming out all the time. Luckily, you don’t have to look very far to find something that your coffee-loving friend or family member will love. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to sift through the noise.
Allow us at Raj’s Coffee to offer you a helping hand with our 2025 coffee gift guides. This list includes items on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Nothing you see here retails at over $50 USD. Stay tuned next week when we release our other gift guide for folks who don’t mind paying top-dollar for more luxurious coffee equipment.
Option 1: The Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister
Every home coffee drinker needs a place to store their coffee beans. To be fair, bean bags these days are pretty good at sealing beans from the flavor-draining effects of oxygen. So long as you’re using the seals correctly, beans will stay fresh for a few weeks. But why not add something that’s a little more stylish? The Atmos Vacuum Canister, as the name implies, vacuum seals the beans in an oxygen-free environment. Meaning that those coffee beans can stay tasting fresh for a long period of time after they’re roasted.
Not only that, the Atmos looks sleek on the countertop. While Fellow offers matte black and matte white finishes, we particularly like the simple clear design. That way, coffee beans are visible and contained on the kitchen counter. At only $31.95 right now, the Atmos is an excellent addition to that coffee fan’s arsenal of gadgets.
Option 2: The Origami Dripper
Pour-over drippers are plentiful these days. The coffee fan in your life has likely already heard about the Hario V60, that classic of specialty coffee shops. There’s also the Kalita Wave, the most popular flat-bottomed dripper on the market. But we think you should consider getting your loved the one the Origami Dripper.
For starters, the Origami comes in a wide array of colors, meaning you can add a touch of vibrancy to your home coffee setup. But the Origami is also a very practical and versatile dripper. With 24 rivets around the cone, water has an easy time flowing down the filter without causing a vacuum to form. The Origami can also accommodate several widely used paper filters, including those for the Hario V60 and Kalita Wave.
Like with the Atmos canister, this item is as much an aesthetic upgrade as it is a practical one. So if you’d like to gift that coffee lover in your life something special, the Origami runs at just $15.98, at time of writing.
Option 3: The World Atlas of Coffee, 3rd ed. by James Hoffmann
What’s better than a coffee table book that’s actually about coffee? This latest edition of The World Atlas of Coffee surveys the origins and growing practices of coffee producers all over, well, the world. In addition, Hoffmann covers some of the history and method of coffee brewing. The 3rd edition, which released just earlier this month, features new sections on decaffeination, steep and release brewers, and even more information on coffee origins.
Hoffmann, one of the most recognizable names in specialty coffee, approaches the subject with expertise and clarity. Not only is this a helpful guide to the coffee trade in 2025, it would look perfect in the home. If your coffee-loving friend or family member doesn’t already have a copy of their own, consider adding this to their collection. Currently, its listing price is $39.99.
Option 4: A Coffee Tasting Journal
For something particular niche (and particularly cheap), look no further than this coffee tasting journal from the Lincoln Forest Press. Conveniently sized to be carried on the go, this journal is perfect for the coffee fan in your life looking to sharpen their taste buds and explore the wide world of coffee flavor.
Each page of the journal is formatted to include both information about the coffee and tasting impressions. There’s space to document things like country and producer of origin, roaster, brew method, grind size, and other important facts about the coffee. Below that are spaces to log things like color, flavor notes, aroma, and other lasting impressions from the cup.
This journal would be perfect for anyone who’s trying to do more intentional coffee tasting on the go. At 6″ x 9″, it’s designed to be a portable log. Not only that, this is an especially affordable coffee-related gift at under $10. So if you’re on a super tight budget, this tasting journal is an easy choice!
Option 5: The AeroPress
We’ve already talked about the AeroPress several times on this blog. And we’re going to do it again! If you’re thinking of gifting a new brewer, the choice is easy. Go with the AeroPress. Not just because it’s affordable, but because it’s extremely accessible. Even if your loved one doesn’t have a lot of other brewing equipment, they can brew good coffee with the AeroPress. Fancy electric gooseneck kettles and scales are certainly nice to have, but the AeroPress is approachable even on a budget, normally retailing at just $40.
Additionally, the AeroPress is a very portable little brewer. It’s easy to take on the go and make coffee while you’re traveling. And while the basic recipe works just fine, there are endless possibilities for recipes. So if the coffee fan in your life doesn’t yet own this wonderful little brewer, consider gifting them one!
Conclusion
Between these five items, we hope that you can find something to buy for the coffee aficionado in your life without breaking the bank. Coffee is a wide, wonderful world, and it doesn’t require a lot of money to enjoy. Hopefully this guide is evidence of that. And hey, maybe you’ve seen something on here you’d like for yourself! There’s nothing wrong with gifting yourself something nice and affordable. Whether you’re using this guide for yourself or a loved one, we hope you have a happy, coffee-filled holiday season.