Finding a Christmas gift for a coffee lover can be surprisingly difficult, especially when they already have a favourite mug and a well-used coffee machine. The most thoughtful presents often come from noticing how they enjoy their coffee: trying unfamiliar flavours, making a careful weekend brew or taking a good cup out on a walk.
Our top 10 unusual Christmas gifts for coffee lovers bring together some of the more distinctive finds at Redber, from a liquor-infused coffee tasting box to a glass syphon and mince-pie syrup. There are ideas from £7.29 to £99.95, with practical pointers to help you choose something they will enjoy using.
Our top 10 gifts at a glance
| Gift | A good choice for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor-Infused Premium Coffee Gift Box 3 x 250g | the adventurous coffee drinker | £29.95 |
| Hario Technica Coffee Syphon - 2 Cup | someone who enjoys the making as much as the drinking | £99.95 |
| Origami Ceramic Dripper Size M - Matte Green | the pour-over lover with an eye for design | £24.95 |
| Wacaco Pipamoka Filter Coffee Maker | the commuter, walker or weekend traveller | £44.95 |
| Alessi Pulcina 3 Cup Espresso Coffee Maker - Red | the design enthusiast who loves strong coffee | £69.95 |
| Sweetbird Coffee Syrup 1L - Mince Pie | the person who orders the seasonal latte | £7.29 |
| Fellow Atmos Glass Coffee Canister - 0.4L | someone who already has their favourite brewer | £27.95 |
| Cartwright & Butler Night Before Christmas Mince Pie Stuffed Cookies in Tin | the host who always offers something with coffee | £13.95 |
| Kinto CAPSULE Cold Brew Coffee Carafe - Brown | someone who still orders iced coffee in December | £33.95 |
| Hario V60 Switch Glass Immersion Dripper Set Size 02 | the coffee lover ready to try immersion brewing | £59.95 |
Prices checked on 4 November 2026. Prices and availability may change; see each product page for the latest details.
1. A coffee tasting box with a surprising twist
Liquor-Infused Premium Coffee Gift Box 3 x 250g
£29.95 · For the adventurous coffee drinker
If they enjoy trying unfamiliar flavours, this is the box to put under the tree. Our Liquor-Infused Premium Coffee Gift Box brings together Caribbean Rum-Infused Colombia Finca Sofia, Cognac-Infused Guatemala Antigua and Bourbon-Infused Nicaragua Matagalpa in three 250g bags.
It gives them three distinct coffees to compare over the Christmas break, with no new brewing equipment to learn. Each coffee is roasted to order, and the illustrated presentation box makes this feel like a proper present.
Before you buy: choose whole beans if they have a grinder, or select a grind to suit their brewer.
2. A glass syphon for the coffee experimenter
Hario Technica Coffee Syphon - 2 Cup
£99.95 · For someone who enjoys the making as much as the drinking
The Hario Technica 2 Cup Coffee Syphon turns a coffee break into something worth watching. Its glass chambers and vacuum brewing process make it one of the most unusual Christmas coffee gifts in our selection.
This is a hands-on present for someone who likes learning a new method and taking their time with a brew. The set includes an alcohol burner, reusable cloth filter and stirrer, so there is plenty to explore beyond their usual morning routine.
Before you buy: the capacity is 240ml, meaning two small cups. Check the burner instructions and arrange suitable fuel separately; fuel is not listed among the included items.
3. A sculptural Origami dripper in matte green
Origami Ceramic Dripper Size M - Matte Green
£24.95 · For the pour-over lover with an eye for design
The Origami Ceramic Dripper Size M in Matte Green is a beautiful gift for someone who notices the little details. Its folded-paper shape and twenty grooves make it instantly recognisable, while the soft green colour looks at home on a kitchen shelf.
Made in Japan, it gives a keen pour-over drinker another way to experiment with their coffee. It is also small enough to make a thoughtful gift without taking over their worktop.
Make it ready to brew: add an Origami Wooden Dripper Holder and suitable Size M papers. The holder, papers and serving vessel are sold separately. The dripper and wooden holder together are £37.90, before filters.
4. A travel brewer you twist to make coffee
Wacaco Pipamoka Filter Coffee Maker
£44.95 · For the commuter, walker or weekend traveller
The Wacaco Pipamoka is a clever choice for someone who wants freshly brewed coffee away from home. Add ground coffee and hot water, then turn the ring: the twisting mechanism creates vacuum pressure to draw water through the coffee.
They can brew and drink from the same device, with a stainless steel thermal mug and reusable metal filter built in. That makes it a practical present for office days, campervan trips or a coffee stop after a winter walk.
Before you buy: it needs hot water supplied separately. This is a filter-style coffee brewer, so choose it for someone who enjoys a longer cup.
5. An Alessi coffee pot that earns its place on display
Alessi Pulcina 3 Cup Espresso Coffee Maker - Red
£69.95 · For the design enthusiast who loves strong coffee
With its stepped body, red handle and distinctive spout, the Alessi Pulcina 3 Cup Coffee Maker has plenty of personality. Designed by Michele De Lucchi, it is a gift that can stay on show between brews.
Choose it for someone who enjoys the ritual of making stovetop coffee, especially if their kitchen already has a few favourite design pieces. The red details give it a festive feel without making it something they will pack away in January.
Before you buy: three cups means small coffee servings: the listed capacity is 150ml. Check compatibility with the recipient’s hob before ordering.
6. Mince-pie syrup for their Christmas coffee menu
Sweetbird Coffee Syrup 1L - Mince Pie
£7.29 · For the person who orders the seasonal latte
Sweetbird Mince Pie Coffee Syrup is a fun way to bring a favourite Christmas flavour into their daily coffee. The one-litre bottle combines fruit, warming spice and pastry flavours, including orange, apple, cinnamon and clove.
It is an affordable gift for someone who likes playing café at home. They can use it in lattes or hot chocolate, and a handwritten recipe card makes the bottle feel more personal.
Try this gifting idea: write “Mince-pie latte” on a small card and suggest adding a little syrup to espresso and warm milk, adjusting the sweetness to taste. The syrup is listed as suitable for vegans.
7. A coffee canister with a clever vacuum lid
Fellow Atmos Glass Coffee Canister - 0.4L
£27.95 · For someone who already has their favourite brewer
Buying brewing equipment can be tricky when someone has a setup they love. The Fellow Atmos Glass Coffee Canister in 0.4L is a useful alternative: its lid removes air as you twist it back and forth, helping reduce the coffee’s exposure to oxygen.
The compact glass jar lets them see the beans inside, and the manual mechanism needs no batteries. It is a satisfying little addition to a coffee corner, especially for someone who enjoys keeping a smaller quantity of special beans on hand.
Before you buy: this is the small 0.4L model. Choose it for a modest quantity of whole beans rather than assuming it will hold a full large bag.
8. Mince-pie stuffed cookies in a keepsake tin
Cartwright & Butler Night Before Christmas Mince Pie Stuffed Cookies in Tin
£13.95 · For the host who always offers something with coffee
Cartwright & Butler’s Night Before Christmas Mince Pie Stuffed Cookies combine two excellent coffee-break treats. Inside the tin are eight cookies with a port, brandy and browned-butter mincemeat filling, each finished with a whole pecan.
The reusable clip-lid Christmas tin makes this a lovely gift to take when visiting, or an easy addition to a coffee present. It is a particularly good choice when you know they enjoy festive food but would rather let them choose their own brewing equipment.
Before you buy: these cookies contain alcohol and allergens including wheat, milk, egg, pecans and sulphites. Check the full ingredients and allergy information on the product page.
Shop Cartwright & Butler Night Before Christmas Mince Pie Stuffed Cookies in Tin
9. A cold-brew carafe for the year-round iced-coffee fan
Kinto CAPSULE Cold Brew Coffee Carafe - Brown
£33.95 · For someone who still orders iced coffee in December
The Kinto CAPSULE Cold Brew Coffee Carafe in Brown is a thoughtful Christmas present for the person whose iced-coffee habit carries on through winter. The one-litre glass carafe includes a mesh filter for preparing cold-brew coffee or tea.
Its clever lid opens as you pour and closes again when the carafe is upright. It is a simple design detail that makes serving feel easy, whether they are preparing coffee for tomorrow morning or putting a carafe on the brunch table.
Make it personal: add a coffee they already enjoy and a note suggesting an overnight cold-brew experiment. Coffee is purchased separately.
10. A Hario Switch set for their next brewing experiment
Hario V60 Switch Glass Immersion Dripper Set Size 02
£59.95 · For the coffee lover ready to try immersion brewing
The Hario V60 Switch Glass Immersion Dripper Set Size 02 offers a different approach to the familiar pour-over. Close the valve to let the coffee steep, then open it to release the brew into the server below.
They can explore immersion and pour-over techniques using the same brewer, making it a gift with plenty to keep a curious coffee drinker interested. This set includes the Switch dripper, a 300ml glass server and forty Size 02 filter papers.
Before you buy: the listed immersion capacity is 200ml; the server’s larger capacity does not mean the dripper holds 300ml. Add coffee separately to complete the present.
How to choose a coffee gift they will actually use
Start with what they already have. If they love experimenting, a syphon or Hario Switch gives them a new brewing method to explore. If they are very particular about their equipment, choose an interesting coffee or a useful accessory such as the Fellow Atmos. For someone whose favourite part is a sweet coffee break, the mince-pie syrup or cookies are easy places to start.
When buying a brewer, check what comes in the box. Filter papers, holders, coffee and a way to heat water can make the difference between a present they can use straight away and one that needs another order.
Christmas coffee gift questions
What can I buy a coffee lover who has everything?
A new flavour is often a good choice. Our liquor-infused gift box lets them explore three coffees using equipment they already own. For someone who enjoys the science of brewing, the Hario Technica Syphon offers a more involved project.
Which unusual coffee gifts cost less than £30?
Sweetbird Mince Pie Syrup is £7.29, the Cartwright & Butler cookies are £13.95, the Origami Matte Green dripper is £24.95, the Fellow Atmos 0.4L is £27.95 and the liquor-infused coffee gift box is £29.95. Remember that the Origami holder and papers cost extra.
Should I choose coffee beans or ground coffee as a gift?
Choose whole beans if the recipient owns a grinder or a bean-to-cup machine. Otherwise, select the grind that matches their brewing method. If you are unsure, finding out whether they use a cafetière, filter brewer, moka pot or espresso machine will help you choose.
Can I turn one of these into a Christmas coffee gift set?
Yes. Pair a brewer with separately purchased coffee in the right grind, or add a tin of cookies to a coffee gift box. Our Christmas Blend is another seasonal option. Check each listing for the included items so your gift is complete.
Find their Christmas coffee gift
Whether you are choosing a small festive treat or a new brewing project, a gift that suits their daily coffee ritual is a good place to start. Explore our Christmas Shop for more ideas, or browse all gifts for coffee lovers.
