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  1. 1AeroPress Original Coffee MakerAeroPress Original Coffee MakerThe easiest way to hand someone better coffee for under $50. The AeroPress steeps the grounds briefly, then a firm press pushes the brew through a paper filter, giving a clean, full-bodied cup with almost no cleanup, since the spent coffee pops out as a puck. It is light, tough and happy with any…0
  2. 2Bialetti Moka ExpressBialetti Moka ExpressFor the person who loves strong, dark coffee and has no interest in an espresso machine. The octagonal aluminum pot sits on the stove, and when it starts to gurgle, a small batch of thick, intense coffee is ready to drink straight or stretch with hot milk. The design has barely changed since 1933,…0
  3. 3Chemex Six Cup ClassicChemex Six Cup ClassicA pour-over brewer that doubles as a handsome serving carafe, which is a big part of why it makes such a good present. Its thick paper filters give an unusually clean, bright cup that flatters light roasts and fruity single origins, and the six-cup size covers two or three generous mugs at…0
  4. 4Fellow Atmos Vacuum CanisterFellow Atmos Vacuum CanisterA small, practical upgrade for anyone who buys good beans and then leaves them in the bag they came in. Twist the lid back and forth and it pumps the air out, and an indicator on the lid shows when the seal is holding. Less air means beans keep their flavor longer between bags, which matters most…0
  5. 5Hario V60 Coffee Dripper Size 02Hario V60 Coffee Dripper Size 02The classic first step into pour-over, and the cheapest way here to give someone a noticeably better cup. The V60 is a simple cone with one large hole and spiral ribs inside, so the speed of the pour shapes how the coffee tastes, which makes it rewarding for someone who likes to tinker. The 02 size…0
  6. 6Timemore Chestnut C5 Manual Coffee GrinderTimemore Chestnut C5 Manual Coffee GrinderIf one gift does the most for someone's daily cup, it is a burr grinder, and a good hand grinder is the cheapest way in. Freshly ground beans taste noticeably livelier than pre-ground, and the Chestnut C5 grinds them evenly with 42mm steel burrs in a compact body that holds about 25 grams, enough…0
  7. 7Baratza Encore ESPBaratza Encore ESPThe electric grinder for someone who wants better coffee without a morning workout. Baratza's Encore has long been a go-to first burr grinder, and the ESP version adds a finely stepped range at the bottom of the dial, so it can handle espresso as well as drip, pour-over and French press. That…0
  8. 8Fellow Stagg EKG Electric KettleFellow Stagg EKG Electric KettleA gooseneck kettle is what makes pour-over feel easy instead of fussy. The narrow spout pours a slow, steady stream, so water lands where it should rather than flooding the grounds. The EKG lets them set an exact temperature, handy because light and dark roasts each taste best at different heat,…0
  9. 9Acaia Pearl Coffee ScaleAcaia Pearl Coffee ScaleA scale is the gift that turns a pretty good cup into the same good cup every single day. Weighing beans and water instead of scooping is how cafés stay consistent, and the Pearl does it in 0.1 gram steps with a built-in timer, so dose and brew time are tracked together. It is slim enough to sit…0
  10. 10Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2For the pour-over or drip drinker who has outgrown an entry grinder. The Ode uses large 64mm flat burrs for a very even filter grind, and 31 settings let them move from a fine pour-over to a coarse French press. It is built to grind one weighed dose at a time, so beans stay sealed away until they…0