Coffee Gifts for Every Kind of Coffee Person

Some people are easy to shop for. Most coffee people are not. They have opinions about roast, grind and the mug it goes in. Good news: we roast 50+ coffees right here in Santa Barbara, and a few of them come ready to give. Here is how we'd match a gift to the person this season.

For the Person Who Hasn't Picked a Roast

If you're not sure whether they drink light or dark, let them taste their way there. The Light & Medium Roast Sample Pack ($23.00) has four 3 oz bags, including our House Blend, roasted Full City. The Dark Roast Sample Pack ($23.00) goes the other way, with four bold blends like Montecito and State Street. Both come ground for auto drip, so there's nothing to figure out on day one. For a little background to tuck in with the gift, our guide on how to choose coffee beans walks through the basics.

For the Curious Coffee Explorer

For someone who likes to compare, our Adventure Packs put three full 12 oz bags side by side, and you pick the grind on each. The Exciting Origins Adventure Pack ($61.50) brings Costa Rica, Mexico and Brazil, all roasted Full City, so the differences come from where the coffee grew. The Mixed Roast Adventure Pack ($62.50) puts Montecito, Santa Barbara and Espresso Blend together, spanning Full City, Viennese and French. The Fun Flavors Adventure Pack ($62.00) brings Fiesta Cinnamon, Coconut Cream and Hawaiian Hazelnut. The Naturally Grown Adventure Pack ($65.50) tours our N.G. lineup: Colombia N.G., San Miguel Island Blend N.G. and Santa Rosa Island Blend N.G., two Full City and one French. Or browse all our coffees.

For the Cold Brew Fan

The Cold Brew Bundle ($89.99) is everything needed for a first batch: our 51 ounce Cold Brew Coffee Maker plus two 12 oz bags of Cold Brew Blend, roasted Viennese and French. It's an $85+ value in one box, and the maker fits inside most fridge doors.

For the Tea Drinker

Not everyone on your list drinks coffee. The Loose Leaf Tea Adventure Pack ($67.50) has three full 12 oz bags: Premium Black Tea, Tropical Tea Blend and Hibiscus Tea. There's more to explore in our post on tea, chai and matcha in Santa Barbara.

Something to Brew With, Drink From and Wear

Pair a bag with something they'll use every morning. The Bali 18oz ($29.95) is a roomy glass mug, and the Diner Mug 10oz ($19.95) comes in white or black. Add a French Press ($29.99) for someone who wants to brew like we do, along with our notes on the best way to brew coffee at home. For a desk or small counter, the K-Cup Brewer ($79.99) is a petite single serve machine that brews a 10 oz cup. For the person who wears their coffee loyalty, there's the Black T-Shirt ($20.95) and the Pullover Hoodie ($59.95).

When You'd Rather Let Them Choose

Sometimes the best gift is a choice. Our Gift Card comes in $10, $25, $50 and $100, arrives by email, and has no extra fees. One note: online gift cards work online only, because our website and our cafe run on separate systems. That still leaves 50+ coffees, teas, mugs and gear to pick from on sbcoffee.com.

Roasting in Santa Barbara since 1989, we know the feeling of a good bag of coffee showing up at the door. Whoever is on your list, there's something here that fits.