Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys coffee cupping and exploring different coffee flavors, there are several gift ideas that will enhance her coffee experience and show how well you know her interests. Here are some meaningful and personal gift ideas to consider:

1. Coffee Tasting Set: A coffee tasting or cupping set would be an excellent gift for your mom. Look for a set that includes small sample-sized bags of various types of coffee beans from different regions. This will allow her to explore and taste coffees from around the world, while also developing her palate and expanding her knowledge about different flavors and characteristics.

2. Coffee Subscription: Consider gifting your mom a coffee subscription, where she can receive a new, carefully selected batch of coffee beans each month. There are many specialty coffee subscription services available, offering beans from different roasters and regions. This will give her the opportunity to constantly try new flavors and experience unique coffee profiles.

3. Coffee Grinder: A high-quality coffee grinder can greatly enhance the flavor and aroma of coffee. Look for a burr grinder, as it provides a consistent grind size, essential for a good cup of coffee. This will allow your mom to grind her coffee beans just before brewing, ensuring freshness and maximum flavor extraction.

4. Coffee Brewing Equipment: Considering your mom's interest in exploring different coffee flavors, you could gift her brewing equipment that allows her to experience different brewing methods. For example, an Aeropress or a Chemex brewer offers a different brewing technique, resulting in distinct flavor profiles. Pair the brewing equipment with a guidebook that provides information on different brewing methods and recipes to further fuel her coffee exploration.

5. Coffee Cupping Workshop or Class: Check if there are any local coffee cupping workshops or classes available in your area. Enroll your mom in a session where she can learn about different coffee flavors, tasting techniques, and be guided through the process by an expert. This experience will deepen her knowledge and passion for coffee while giving her the opportunity to connect with fellow coffee enthusiasts.

6. Personalized Coffee Accessories: For a more personalized touch, consider customizing coffee accessories such as a coffee mug or a travel tumbler with a design or a quote that resonates with your mom's love for coffee. You can also have her initials or her name engraved on the items for a thoughtful and unique touch.

Remember to wrap your gift with a handwritten note expressing your love and appreciation for your mom. Your thoughtful gesture will surely make her feel special and loved on her birthday.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”