Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Coffee-loving dad in your life? Look no further! We’ve rounded up the best coffee accessories that any caffeine-craving father would love to receive. From grinders and pour-over kettles to espresso machines and cold brew makers, these tools and gadgets will help him elevate his at-home coffee game to the next level. Whether he’s a seasoned barista or just getting started on his coffee journey, these gifts are sure to be a hit.
Food and drink is what brings people together. Whether dad’s speed is grilling out, growing his own produce in a vegetable garden, or gets his turbo shot from espresso, these make great gift ideas for dad. So, sit back, grab a cup of joe, and check out our top picks for the best coffee accessories to buy for your dad as a gift.
What Makes a Good Coffee Accessory?
There are a few key characteristics that make a good coffee accessory:
- Quality: A good coffee accessory should be made of high-quality materials and be built to last.
- Functionality: A good coffee accessory should serve a specific purpose and be easy to use.
- Versatility: A good coffee accessory should be able to be used in a variety of different brewing methods and setups.
- Ease of cleaning: A good coffee accessory should be easy to clean, as coffee can be messy and leaving residue behind can impact the taste of future cups of coffee.
- Aesthetics: While not necessarily a requirement, a good coffee accessory should also be visually appealing and fit in with the overall design aesthetic of the coffee setup.
The Best Coffee Accessories for 2023
1) Portable Espresso Machine
Whether dad is going away for a nice hike in the mountains or going away on business, packing space is limited and he’ll be limited on what is around him to get his coffee fix. This portable espresso machine from Minipresso is on 0.8 lbs. designed as the smallest, lightest, and most versatile handheld espresso machine out there. It’s efficient, easy to use, and the convenience is something dad will truly appreciate in this gift idea.
2) Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker
Maybe dad is more a cold coffee drinker. Hey, we could all take our coffee chilled during the summer, right? This iced coffee and cold brew coffee maker from ovalware makes a great coffee gift idea for dad because it will let him produce the best iced coffee drinks at home like a professional. Us dads hate complex instructions, so this one makes it easy: fill, brew, serve. It really is that easy, and tasty too! With an air-tight seal, coffee will stay fresh for two weeks.
3) Double Wall Glass Cold Brew Travel Bottle
Gift dad the ability to make the perfect pour over and cold brew to take on-the-go. This borosilicate glass and stainless steel brew bottle from Soma has an incredible design for coffee lovers that lets them make and take their iced coffee or cold brew with them anytime. For pour over coffee, pour hot water over coffee grounds, put the lid on, and boom fresh coffee to go. For morning cold brew coffee, scoop in some coffee grounds, pour water in, and wake up the next morning to 12 oz. of delicious cold brew.
4) Coffee Alarm Clock Coffee Maker
Gift dad a personal bedside barista. And no, this isn’t overkill. Experience the ultimate in coffee making with this brewing alarm clock by Joy Resolve. First off, the craftsmanship is incredible with hand-finished wood and hand-blown glass. Second, it has an alarm clock for brewing, a phone charging port, and a tiny mike fridge. Spoil dad with this luxurious coffee gift.
5) Barista Express Espresso Machine
If dad has been using a handheld coffee bean grinder or the same espresso maker for years, gift him the upgrade of all upgrades. This espresso machine from Breville will give dad everything he needs for barista quality coffee in a compact machine. He’ll be able to create great tasting espresso, from bean to picking up his cup, in less than a minute. He can grind the beans right before extraction, and the machine comes with interchangeable filters to ensure authentic café style results.
6) Handheld Milk Frother
If your dad is a latte man, make milk frothing easier with this handheld milk frother from Bonsenkitchen. It is the perfect foam maker, easy to clean, and runs on batteries. Press one button, and in seconds he’ll have fast frothing for his cappuccinos, hot chocolates, and lattes. Arm dad with this powerful little mike frother and it will soon become his favorite coffee accessory.
7) Glass Coffee Bar Storage Containers
Give dad’s coffee counter area an upgrade with this nice wooden stand with airtight locking glass jars. The jars are perfect for sugar, coffee beans, tea, or grounds. The wooden spoons make getting his coffee necessitates simple and stylish. The glass jars are 54 oz. big so he can store plenty in these airtight containers keeping things fresh for many pours.
8) Gourmet Coffee Flavorings
Café-quality coffees at home aren’t impossible to make. Dad can make his own flavors of coffee with this gourmet coffee collection of flavoring syrups. He can choose from caramel, amaretto, toasted hazelnut, Irish cream, and vanilla. This set from Monin even comes with recipes so he can make up to 15 different coffee drink flavor varieties.
9) Coffee Pot Mug
Ever hear “I could drink a whole pot of coffee this morning” come out of your dad’s mouth? Welp .. now he can drink a whole pot with this coffee pot shaped coffee mug. Yeah, it’s a novelty mug but let’s face it, he’ll make the best dad jokes while sipping out of it.
10) YETI Insulated Rambler Mug
This is one of the most popular travel/camping/outdoors coffee mugs on the market, and for good reason. The YETI Rambler is a vacuum insulated mug is durable enough to handle any location and will keep dad’s coffee hot (or cold) for hours on end. There are plenty of color options to choose from, so you can gift dad his favorite color to drink out of each morning he reaches for this ultimate mug.
11) Grow Your Own Arabica Coffee Plant Kit
Is your dad a houseplant guy, and a coffee drinker? Why not gift him coffee he can grow at home? Coffee Arabica nana makes a great plant for growing at home, only growing 12 inches tall. It will produce beans that are green at first, then turn a dark red in about eight months. It will take a few years for the plan to produce beans, but will make a great gift your coffee loving dad will look forward to.
12) Dark Chocolate Covered Roasted Espresso Coffee Beans
Chocolate covered espresso coffee beans are a great gift idea for dads that love coffee. Coffee enhances the flavors of chocolate. Both coffee and chocolate have a variety of unique flavors and are independently complex. When paired together, delicious combinations are created. Dad will love snacking on these.
13) Bamboo Mug Holder Tree
If your dad has mugs he likes to show off, this coffee accessory gift idea can showcase his mugs for all to see. Made out of bamboo, this mug holder tree wide base for stability and can hold six of dad’s favorite mugs. At just over a foot tall, this fits perfectly under cabinets to help save counter space.
14) Funny Coffee Mug for Dad
I mean, if you’re going to buy him the bamboo mug holder tree to show off his best mugs, might as well get him a new funny mug to show off! Establish dominance with your siblings, or the siblings you don’t know about yet, with this mug.
15) Coffee Flavored Energy Gummies
If your dad is a big gym rat and likes working out and coffee, let him try out these Mocca Shots energy gummies. One pack of gummies is the same as drinking two cups of coffee, and taste just like coffee too. No jitters, just pure energy with the taste of coffee.
16) Coffee Rub for Meats
Have you ever tried grilled meat with coffee rub? It complements the meat very well and has a black pepper flavor too. This coffee rub from Traeger is kosher, gluten free, and GMO free. Get a kick with a coffee taste for the next time dad grills out.
17) Funny Coffee Dress Socks
Whether your dad works in an office, or just likes fun socks to wear around the house, these novelty socks that are coffee-themed will make a great coffee accessory while dad sips his cup of joe.
18) Coffee Biscotti Cookie Gift Set
Let dad treat himself to a tasty biscotti with his coffee. This coffee accessory gift idea from Oh! Nuts has an array of tasty biscotti options to choose from. Dad can dip them in his coffee or snack on one during the day. Either way, dad will love this one.
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