How to Buy Gifts for Coffee People
If you want to surprise a special someone with a thoughtful gift, and that person happens to love coffee, then these coffee gifts are for you.
Not all coffee is created equal. There’s the supermarket type, and then there’s specialty coffee, made from some of the most exclusive coffee beans in incredibly beautiful places all around the world. From the paradisaic Hawaiian Islands to sunny Central America. From the lush Southeast Asian landscape to the deep African jungle. So how do you know which types make good coffee presents? To be fair, as long as it’s premium coffee, it’s hard to go wrong. That said, here are three varieties we think have an extra wow factor.
Jamaica Blue Mountain
Think of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee as a rare treasure hidden in Jamaica’s iconic mountain ranges, the highest in the Caribbean. People have grown coffee in Jamaica since 1728. Today, they grow a rare Ethiopian coffee variety with great success: Typica.
Typica coffee is anything but typical. Because of the extreme conditions at altitudes above 900 meters and the favorable weather, coffee here develops complex flavors and aromas. To preserve its personality, the beans are washed the old-fashioned way and processed by hand. The result is a fruity cup of coffee with hints of chocolate and the most luscious mouthfeel that leads to a sweet finish. It’s the best Jamaican coffee.
Hawaii Kona
You might have heard of Hawaiian Kona coffee, one of the rarest and most expensive types of coffee in the world. Grown on the volcanic slopes of Hualalai Mountain and the Mauna Loa volcano, Kona lives up to its reputation. The secret lies in the mineral-rich soils and the altitude between 550 and 700 meters, the right ingredients for small, family-owned growers to make their magic. The result is a caramel-flavored coffee with a rich, creamy body.
Coffee gift baskets are not complete without a sample of Kona. Kona is a wonderful gift in its own right, especially for those who have tried everything else before. The most exquisite Hawaiian coffee.
Panama Geisha
Our third gift idea comes from Panama’s spectacular landscapes. We’re talking about the famous Geisha coffee (a.k.a. Gesha coffee). Originally from Ethiopia’s Gori Gesha Forest, this coffee tree produces beans of exceptional quality. In Panama, you’ll find one of its greatest expressions, thanks to warm weather and impressive altitudes reaching 1780 meters. When processed artisanally, these beans produce one of the most coveted coffees in the world.
In the cup, Geisha stands out for its floral scent and hints of tropical fruit. A creamy mouthfeel complements its sweet aromas, making it an easy sipper you can’t get enough of. This Panamanian coffee is a jewel of its own.
Coffee Subscriptions
If you’re unsure about the type of coffee to choose, especially when gifting it to someone else, consider a coffee subscription instead. Give the gift of discovery: new coffee every month, different styles from different places, delivered conveniently to your loved one’s doorstep.
Coffee subscriptions can include a variety of styles and may feature samplers of rarer, more interesting specialty coffees. Subscriptions not only satisfy coffee enjoyers’ curiosity, but they also help them find new favorites.
For coffee lovers, coffee is always a great gift. When sourced from a specialty coffee roaster like Hayman Coffee, choosing the right variety becomes easy. Fine coffee will never disappoint.
