Can you believe Christmas is nearly here? With the festive season upon us, now is the time to shop around for a special gift for that special someone.

Coffee and tea is an important and often daily inclusion in our Aussie culture, so what better gift than a caffeine infused pressie?

To inspire the perfect gift idea and to take the hard work out of your Christmas prep, we've short listed the most popular gift ideas for every budget.

 

 

$25 & Under – Gift ideas to make them smile

Stocking stuffers, Secret Santa gifts and sweet little gestures – these are the best gifts to make your Christmas budget last a little longer and spread some Christmas cheer. If there is a coffee or tea lover in your life, you can guarantee satisfaction with practical and useful gifts that will complement existing set-ups or become a daily ritual.

• Keep Cups – The perfect reusable cup for transporting any beverage (hot or cold), built to last and environmentally friendly to boot!

• Tea packs and tins – No matter the weather, any tea lover will appreciate a new or old favourite flavour in their cupboard, you can even pair it with some Cold Brew tea instructions for an extra special touch

• Fresh coffee beans – One of the best gifts you can give is something that is always in use, but often forgotten on the shopping list. You can spice it up with a limited release blend (get the updates on Facebook to stay in the loop!), single origin coffee or their go-to blend.

• Chocolate coated coffee beans – For the coffee lover in your life that likes a little extra influence from time to time, these are a perfect option and a satisfying snack. I mean, they’re only chocolate coated – coffee beans are calorie free!

• Coffee dosing cups – For home barista extraordinaire, a coffee dosing cup can make a whole lot less mess, less coffee wastage and more accurate dosing. 

• Coffee dripper cups & filter papers – For someone comfortable with home brewing but without a filter coffee option, a Hario V60 dripper and set of filter papers can give them a taste of filter coffee and a new brewing method without breaking the bank.

• Barista cloths – There is nothing like having just the right tools to keep your coffee gear in fine working order, and the Rhinowares Barista Cloth Set can do just that. Not only will the coffee taste better, it’ll somehow be shinier too.

• Tasty additions – Does your gift recipient have a taste for chai latte, hot chocolates, white chocolate or flavoured syrups in their coffee? Do we have the range for you! We can even help you out with some great recipe ideas for them to pair them with.

$50 & Under – Christmas gift ideas for men, Christmas gift ideas for women? Coffee knows no gender, it loves all of us!

You’d be surprised what the range of wonderful gift options there are in this price range, with a number of kits and brewing gear to delight. Who said Christmas had to be a stressful time? We’ve got you covered.

• NEW AeroPress Clear – The NEW Aeropress Clear is a coffee maker that has both fame for all the right reasons and a price tag that is surprisingly affordable. From travellers to fans of simplicity, this is an option that really delivers.

• Frank Green - These popular Frank Green reusable cups and bottles are sure to be a hit. With a wide range of sizes and colours, whether the caffeine lover you're gifting it to has one already or not, you're sure to find the perfect prezzie in the Frank Green range... because one just isn't enough.

• Filter coffee kit – If you’re looking for a full coffee kit without breaking the bank, the Hario V60 Pour Over kit is the way to go.

• Stovetop Espresso – One of the oldest espresso brewing methods around, and still going strong for good reason – the Italians had it right. Stovetop espresso makers produce a rich espresso coffee in varying batch sizes, with no need for extra equipment – simply add ground coffee and water!

• Cold brew coffee kit – This delightful little package will get iced coffee lovers excited – easy to use, easy to clean, delicious coffee – the Hario Coffee Gift Pack kicks icy goals.

• Tea & coffee dripper – Whether they love tea, coffee or both, this Handy Brew Tea & Coffee Maker is a bit of gear that never disappoints because it can be used for SO many things. This delightful little brewer hits the right spot for everyone.

• Barista accessories – If you recipient has an espresso set up at home, there’s a huge range of tools you can gift them that will have them thanking you for years including knock boxes, temperature tags, corner tamper mats, milk jugs and barista cloths. If they’re making you coffee too, it’s basically an investment in happiness.

• Teapots – If your loved one is a true tea fanatic, having a gorgeous range of teapots is a must. The Hario Mini Teapot is a beautiful, simple glass design with a clever removable strainer – there is nothing like watching your tea brew as part of the experience.

$100 & Under – Creative gift ideas to keep your caffeine lovers inspired

When it comes to picking the best Christmas gift ideas that wow all on their lonesome, there is almost too much to choose from. Lucky for you, we’ve hand-picked the most popular options to keep inspiring your ultimate brewing experience!

• Coffee storage – For those that seem to have it all covered with their coffee set up, and airtight coffee storage container is a great idea. With a short shelf life of 6 weeks, lovers of freshly roasted coffee need all the help they can get!

• Coffee scales – Investing in a great set of dosing scales is great for so many things: Measuring out coffee doses, using them to track water weight when brewing pour overs and cold brew, getting your tea leaves just right, and hey – no one said you couldn’t use them for anything you like! With an ability to measure to 0.01 of a gram, these babies are accuracy in a tidy little package.

• Cold brew kits – When the weather turns sweaty, Australians are turning to cold brew coffee without skipping a beat of their daily caffeine routine. The Toddy Cold Brew System and the Hario Cold Brew Pot Bundle are just a couple of tasty options for a cold coffee lover.

• French press – For those that love simple, elegant design paired with consistently delicious brewed coffee, plungers – also known as French Press coffee makers– are an absolute slam dunk of a Christmas present.

• Coffee grinders – If you’re looking to complement a home brewing set up or help out a coffee-loving traveller, a portable hand grinder might just be the thing. They’re a great option for those currently using pre-ground coffee, but not quite ready to upgrade to a full sized electric coffee grinder. And they really save the day when you go on holidays!

• Cold brew Tea Kits – One of most beautiful bottles paired with a supply of top-shelf tea, the Hario Cold Brew Filter Bottle Tea Gift Pack is a fan favourite amongst those that love to drink their tea iced, thank you very much.

• Brewing kettles – For a gorgeous aesthetic and a practical gift, a gooseneck kettle might just be the way to get them hot under the collar. Both the Hario Smart G Kettle and the Hario V60 Buono Kettle have look to please, and make brewing a breeze.

 

The best Christmas gifts for those that have it all

Well, we all know a coffee crazy person who simply can’t need anything else. Wrong! There is always something missing from the collection; the pace of technology, techniques and design makes sure of this. So, what’s a gift giver to do?

• Coffee subscriptions – If you want to give the gift that keeps on giving and take some of the mental load out of their life for a while, a coffee subscription is the answer to those coffee prayers. Crema Coffee Garage has subscriptions that range from their preferred blend on a set schedule, or you can make it a tasting experience with a monthly delivery of carefully sourced Single Origin coffee from around the world with the Crema Trekkers subscription option. 

• Coffee classes – When they have all the gear and passion, but they’re never making time to enjoy learning new skills or techniques then buying them a coffee class is a power move. Not only will they have loads of fun, they will walk away making better coffee with more confidence and an increased understanding of how to care for their equipment. Crema Coffee Garage offers a range of coffee courses, including a latte art class and guided practice sessions to support budding baristas on their journey.

• Gift cards - Christmas gifts 2021, am I right? Here’s a present that knows no COVID restrictions. If you want to give someone the ultimate choice over their purchase and the time they redeem it, a gift card is a fantastic option. While many a curmudgeon might say it lacks consideration, it really comes down to the way you gift it. Pair it with a card that expresses all the reasons you know they’ll love it, and you’ve got yourself a winning present. Sometimes the best gift is the freedom to choose. You can purchase these in store or over the phone to be posted to your special someone.

Coffee: The gift that keeps on giving

The team at Crema Coffee Garage loves the Christmas season. There is nothing quite like seeing how much love our customers and their families have for coffee – almost as much as we do.

There is a real sense of community that coffee inspires in us. It’s an integral part of our Australian culture and allows us to connect with each other on a regular basis, no matter the setting.

During the pandemic we all weathered some serious storms, but something as simple as a takeaway coffee and walk with a friend kept a lot of us going. We know that wasn’t the beginning of a trend, it was a strengthening of a ritual we all hold dear. And you know what? We just can’t wait to see what that fresh gratitude for the simple things will bring in the New Year, because we’ll all get to be part of it.

If you’re just stumped for a gift idea or need some guidance from the experts about what choose, visit us in store to browse around, shoot us an email or Call our friendly Crema Crew to chat about it. 

Merry Christmas to all of you living the #cremalife