The love of coffee is physiological, sensorial, and even emotional. Coffee can be energizing and refreshing, calming and comforting, warm and delicious. Despite all that we coffee lovers share in common, we know you all have some special reasons for choosing the coffee you do and as there are always gift-giving occasions, we’d like to suggest gift ideas for the coffee lover in your life.
The Daily Grinder
Coffee philosophy: “Coffee wakes me up and fuels my day.” With a no muss, no fuss attitude, they mostly drink their coffee black…and often.
Gift suggestion: Thermal Mug (Yetis are all the rage) – with a bag of coffee, of course.
Boyd’s Coffee suggestion: Breaktime. With the verve to get you going in the morning or any time of day, this rich medium roast has chocolaty undertones.
The Sip and Savorer
Coffee philosophy: “Don’t mess with my coffee experience.” They have perfected a very precise (though not at all snobby) coffee routine and get great pleasure from their daily cups.
Gift suggestion: A beautiful air-tight canister to hold their favorite coffee
Boyd’s Coffee suggestion: Original Roast. A mellow aroma of sweet caramel, complemented by delicate flavor notes of roasted peanuts. You can count on this subtle and uncomplicated coffee to provide the perfect cup every time.
The Voyager
Coffee philosophy: “Variety is the spice of life, so don’t fence me in.” They love coffee in all its glory and get bored when it becomes routine.
Gift suggestion: The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing — Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed by James Hoffman
Boyd’s Coffee suggestion: Create a gift pack!
The Expert
Coffee philosophy: “True appreciation of coffee requires deep knowledge and making it requires expertise.” They typically have several coffee-making devices and probably use a scale to weigh their coffee and a thermometer to ensure the water is at the perfect pour-over temperature.
Gift suggestion: Kalita Wave Stainless Steel Dripper. (They’re tough to buy for since they probably have a lot of gear, but this is a fun pour-over option.)
Boyd’s Coffee suggestion: Red Wagon. This complex organic dark roast is smoky and bittersweet, with hints of burnt orange and Baker’s chocolate.
The Dark Knight
Coffee philosophy: “I need a bolt of deep coffee flavor in my cup.” They cut their coffee teeth on dark European roasts and anything lighter just doesn’t seem like coffee to them.
Gift suggestion: A French Press
Boyd’s Coffee suggestion: French No. 6. Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans, this dark roast is seductive and sweet with an intoxicating aroma and flavor notes of dark chocolate, toasted walnut, and just the right amount of burnt sugar to leave a lingering bittersweet finish.
