by Barb Hopkins

Created on: November 22, 2009

For Christmas of 2009, give a coffee lover a special gift that celebrates his or her passion for this favorite beverage. Even if coffee is not your "cup of tea", shopping for the coffee lover has never been simpler. Many great gift ideas are available for the coffee lover that go beyond the typical Starbucks gift card or gift basket. Surprise your coffee lover with a coffee-related Christmas gift that is unique and personal.

* Coffee.

A gift of coffee can become extra special when it is chosen to reflect the tastes and passions of the coffee lover. Present a gift of a specialty flavor coffee from the New England Coffee Company. A one-pound bag retails on their website for $7.50. The specialty flavors include pistachio ice cream, apple strudel, caramel apple, Hawaiian macadamia nut, brownie toffee crunch and maple cinnamon French toast.

SendCoffee.com is another great choice for a gift of premium coffee. They offer a variety of gift bags, baskets and pails to fit many budgets. Send Coffee has been around since the late 1990's. They specialize in coffee that is always fresh without any added flavors and is never blended. This is not splashy or exotic coffee, it is simply good coffee. A personal sized gift basket from Send Coffee retails for about $34 and includes a Send Coffee mug, a half pound bag of JoeBot's Gourmet coffee, Chocoholics Coffee Spoons, two biscotti, a bag of chocolate-covered coffee beans, squares of Ghiradelli dark chocolate and Redbird mints.

For more generic coffee gift baskets, Amazon.com has several options. These baskets generally include cappuccino packets, flavored coffee, cookies, chocolates, creamers and other coffee accessories. Their prices vary starting around $20 for a small basket/bag.

For the gift that keeps giving, consider a Coffee of the Month Club. For about $145 for six months or $275 for a full year, your coffee lover will receive specialty, premiere coffees delivered to his or her door. The Amazing Coffee Club online offers a variety of packages that can be ordered online or toll free by phone.

* Coffee Tools.

One of the most popular ways to make coffee in Europe and Australia has made its way to the United States. The French Press also known as the press-pot, plunger-pot or coffee press is a great way to make an exquisite cup of coffee. Specifically designed to be used for fresh coffee that is to be drunk immediately, a French Press is not a carafe. There are many styles and makes of French Presses as well as a range of

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