When it comes to picking out a really great gift, there are two basic strategies.
Strategy number one is what I’m going to call the “bullseye” method. It’s pretty simple: Think of what the person likes and then give just exactly what they would buy for themselves – right down to the make, model, and color.
If they’re a golfer, you could get them some fancy golf club they really want. If they like a specific band, you could get them a concert poster from a classic tour – that sort of thing. 
And, If you’re shopping for a great gift for the coffee lover in your life, you get them a bottle of Jot Ultra Coffee. Duh. It’s the very tip-top of home coffee making methods, a liquid coffee concentrate that’s twice the potency of espresso, but with all the rich, fresh-brewed taste of the very best coffees in the world.
But I digress.
Great gift-giving has an element of surprise.
If it’s not your first time giving a gift to this person, the bullseye method can be trouble. They pretty much always know what to expect from you. It dulls the element of surprise.
And, if you use it too often, you put yourself in a position of having to one-up your gift from the year before...every single year. If your gift-getter has an expensive hobby, you are going to find yourself in big trouble real fast.
Worst of all, it runs the risk of becoming boring. If you’re looking for a gift for a coffee aficionado and you just buy them another bag of coffee or a subscription to a coffee-of-the-month club, sure they’ll use the gift, but I bet – deep down – they’ll feel like you phoned it in.
Although...just to put it out there, if they haven’t tried Jot Ultra Coffee concentrate yet...I honestly can’t think of a better gift for a coffee lover. Jot’s revolutionary liquid coffee concentrate creates an entirely new home coffee-making experience, elevating any drink – from an iced oat milk latte to a caramel macchiato to a good-old-fashioned black cup of joe – to barista-level heights of deliciousness...in seconds.
But, again, I digress.
How to raise your gift-giving game.
For the people you’re closest to, the ones for whom you’ve hit the gifting bullseye one too many times, we recommend switching to a second gift-giving strategy, the “passion-adjacent” method.
For this method, you think of what the person likes and then you gift them something related that’s not quite in the same ballpark. More like in the next ballpark over.
Are they obsessed with their dog? Maybe you get them a warm sweater to wear on their early-morning walks. Do they like yoga? Maybe they’d also like a meditation cushion.
This method is killer because it lets you give your gift and then say charming and endearing things like, “I was thinking about how you like [insert hobby/sport/activity/preference here], and so I got you this,” or “I saw this and thought of you.” Boom. Now not only are you generous, but thoughtful too. That, my friend, scores you big big points.
Attain gift-giving mastery with these 10 great gifts for coffee lovers.
So, in accordance with the passion-adjacent method, we have compiled a dynamite list of the 10 best gifts for coffee lovers – NONE of which are coffee.
1. For your favorite chef: Diaspora Co. Bestseller Pack
A spicy trio of mind-blowing single-origin spices Pragati Turmeric, Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies, and Aranya Pepper.
Why it makes a great gift for a coffee drinker:
Diaspora Co. founder Sana Javeri Kadri direct-sources each exquisite spice from a regenerative farm with the mission of growing “a radically new, decidedly delicious and truly equitable spice trade, to push a broken system into an equal exchange, and to have a lot of fun doing it.”
2. For an all-natural sophisticate: Otherland Seasonal Candle
A masterfully perfumed, non-toxic candle that also just happens to go with everything.
Why it makes a great gift for the coffee lover in your life:
Otherland candles are not only aromatherapeutic explosions that look super cool to “transform your home into an immersive world that never stands still,” they are made with a custom coconut and soy wax blend and a 100% cotton wick to burn cleanly and smoothly.
3. For those who take their coffee to go, go, go: Fellow Move Mug
A stylish, ceramic-lined mug with a clever splash guard for sipping on the run.
Why it makes a great gift for a true coffee aficionado:
Fellow and Jot are kindred spirits in that we’re both obsessed with two things: fantastic coffee and fantastic design. The Move Mug is well sized, comfortable to hold, fits in a cup holder, and features a smart splash guard so that your coffee-loving giftee doesn’t get Ultra Coffee splatters all over their console.
4. For the lover of all things handcrafted: Handmade Studio TN Ceramic Coffee Mug
An heirloom-quality vessel fit for the world's best coffee.
Why it makes a great gift for coffee drinkers:
If you read our interview with Handmade Studio TN founder, Morgan Williamson, you know that she has a deep, lifelong passion for art and design. And it shows.
5. For your classiest friend: Haus Sampler Kit
A beautiful set of all-natural botanical apéritifs (that, let me just say, would look fantastic next to a bottle of Jot Ultra Coffee concentrate).
Why it makes a great gift for coffee drinkers:
Because it’s just super-freaking-classy. Haus’ beautifully packaged cocktails taste amazing, they’re made with real, natural ingredients, and the alcohol level (more than wine, less than whisky) makes them perfect for socializing.
6. For your favorite gearhead: Ember Travel Mug
A self-warming smart mug that keeps your Ultra Coffee at the perfect temp.
Why it makes a great gift for the coffee lover who has everything:
There aren’t many people who would think, “You know, I really wish I had a smart coffee mug that I could control with an app to keep my Ultra Coffee at the perfect temperature all the time.” But then again, there also aren’t many people who are billionaire super-geniuses...coincidence? Maybe your coffee-loving giftee just needs the right piece of gear to send them into the stratosphere.
7. For the aspiring morning person: Have A Nice Day “Slow Down, Be Present” Print
A perfect reminder of what makes a great cup of morning coffee truly great.
Why it makes a great gift for a coffee fan:
In our interview with Have a Nice Day’s creator, the brilliant muralist and illustrator Steffi Lynn, she lays out a view of art that is inspiring and uplifting...exactly like a good cup of coffee. “The world is strange and scary right now and I want my art to fight against that,” she says. We’ll raise a cup to that.
8. For the chillest conservationist you know: Nakie Recycled Hammock
The ultimate way to settle in and enjoy an Ultra Coffee.
Why it makes a great gift for a coffee fanatic:
Because what's the only thing that rivals Ultra Coffee’s ability to radically change your general outlook for the better? A hammock. And this Nakie Co. winner is made of 100% recycled materials, and they plant four trees for every one they sell.
9. For your "iced coffee always and anywhere" friend: Yeti Hopper Soft Cooler
Impressive cold-holding capabilities ensure that an iced Ultra Coffee is always a possibility.
Why it makes a great gift for a coffee lover:
Keeps their Ultra Coffee concentrate chilled and ready. Keeps their ice from melting for way longer. Keeps the milk of their choice cold. So, basically, it’s a first aid kit for iced latte lovers: Unzip in case of emergency.
10. For the true adventurer: Rumpl Everywhere Blanket
A packable, portable blanket for cozying up with a cup of Ultra Coffee.
Why it makes a perfect gift for a coffee aficionado:
Nature is incredible. Nature with a hot cup of coffee in your hand is incredibler. With a Rumpl blanket, your coffee-loving friend can wrap up and enjoy their Ultra Coffee literally anywhere. Plus, it has a durable ripstop shell and insulation made from 100% recycled materials.
And, just in case you do need to gift some coffee while you're at it, grab a bottle of Jot Ultra Coffee, a concentrated liquid coffee 20x more concentrated than pour-over.
