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Gifts for coffee lovers

For the person whose day starts with a cup. These picks cover brewing, grinding and taking coffee on the road, and each one was recommended by independent reviewers.

Every product below comes from recent independent reviews, and an automated fact check confirmed each detail against its source. We don't test products ourselves. How we pick.

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Pour-over coffee set

A pour-over brewer for making coffee by hand.

Budget pick

Coffee Gator Pour-Over Coffee Maker (27 oz)

  • Brews into a 27-ounce carafe; a 14-ounce version is also sold. (Taste of Home)
  • Uses a reusable, dual-layer permanent mesh filter. (Taste of Home)
  • Has printed measurements on the carafe and a handle for pouring. (Taste of Home)

Recommended in: Taste of Home, Yahoo Shopping

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Splurge pick

Chemex Classic Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker (40 oz)

  • Brews up to 40 ounces at a time. (Taste of Home)
  • A glass carafe with a wooden collar that serves as a heat-blocking grip. (Taste of Home)
  • Homegrounds notes the Chemex design is in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. (Homegrounds)

Recommended in: Taste of Home, Homegrounds

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Burr coffee grinder

Grinds whole coffee beans right before brewing.

Budget pick

Cuisinart Automatic Burr Coffee Grinder

  • Has 18 grind settings spanning fine, medium and coarse. (NBC Select)
  • NBC Select lists an 8-ounce capacity, and Cuisinart says it makes grounds for up to 18 five-ounce servings. (NBC Select)
  • Grind size ranges from ultra fine to extra coarse, with simple, automatic operation. (Engadget)
  • Comes with an 18-month warranty. (NBC Select)

Recommended in: NBC Select, Engadget

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Mid-range pick

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

  • Coarseness adjusts across 15 settings. (Food Network)
  • A timer dial sets grinding from 0 to 30 seconds. (Food Network)
  • The hopper holds up to 3/4 lb of beans, and the grounds container holds 2 cups. (Food Network)
  • Reviewers at Food Network found it brewed one of the best-tasting cups among the grinders they tested. (Food Network)

Recommended in: Food Network

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Splurge pick

Breville Smart Grinder Pro

  • Offers 60 grind settings. (Food Network)
  • A front screen shows the grind setting, grind time, brew type and amount. (NBC Select)
  • Food Network's tester found it relatively quiet and easy to clean. (Food Network)

Recommended in: Food Network, NBC Select

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Gooseneck electric kettle

An electric kettle with a thin spout for slow, careful pouring.

Mid-range pick

Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle (CO108-NK)

  • Holds 0.8 liters and is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel. (Reviewed)
  • Offers five temperature presets plus a hold-temperature option to keep water warm. (Engadget)
  • Keeps water hot for up to an hour after it boils. (Reviewed)
  • Reviewers at Reviewed found it boiled faster than any other gooseneck kettle they tested. (Reviewed)

Recommended in: Reviewed, Engadget

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Splurge pick

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

Recommended in: Food Network, Homegrounds

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Insulated travel mug

A lidded, insulated mug for coffee or tea on the go.

Budget pick

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug

  • Comes in 12, 16 and 20 oz sizes. (Taste of Home)
  • Locking flip-top lid; reviewers at Taste of Home found it leakproof. (Taste of Home)
  • Reviewers at Taste of Home rated it best for hot coffee after a six-hour temperature test. (Taste of Home)
  • Gear Patrol notes a five-year warranty on heat retention. (Gear Patrol)

Recommended in: Taste of Home, Gear Patrol

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Mid-range pick

Thermos Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Travel Tumbler, 16 oz

Recommended in: Taste of Home, Gear Patrol

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