Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys coffee tasting and exploring different brewing methods, there are several gift ideas that can enhance her passion and make her coffee experience even more enjoyable.

1. Specialty Coffee Subscription: Consider gifting her a subscription to a specialty coffee service, such as Trade Coffee or Atlas Coffee Club. These subscriptions deliver freshly roasted and unique coffees from around the world right to her doorstep. Each package can come with tasting notes, brewing tips, and information on the origin of the beans, allowing her to explore new flavors and expand her knowledge of coffee.

2. Pour-over Coffee Set: A high-quality pour-over coffee set can elevate the brewing process for your mom. Look for a set that includes a porcelain or glass dripper, a gooseneck kettle for precise pouring, and a digital scale to measure coffee and water ratios accurately. This will allow her to experiment with different brewing techniques and enhance the flavor extraction from the coffee grounds.

3. Coffee Tasting Flight: Create a coffee tasting flight for your mom by selecting various single-origin coffee beans from different regions or roasters. Package them in small, airtight containers with labels indicating the origin and flavor profile. This will enable her to compare and contrast the flavors, aromas, and characteristics of each coffee, just like a sommelier. Alternatively, you can purchase pre-packaged coffee tasting flights from specialty coffee shops or online retailers.

4. Coffee Brewing Class: Treat your mom to a coffee brewing class or workshop. There are often local coffee shops or roasters that offer classes where participants can learn about different brewing methods, including pour-over, French press, espresso, and more. This hands-on experience will not only enhance her skills but also allow her to connect with other coffee enthusiasts and learn from professionals.

5. Coffee Grinder: Invest in a high-quality coffee grinder for your mom. Burr grinders are recommended as they provide a consistent grind size, which is essential for brewing exceptional coffee. A grinder will allow her to grind fresh coffee beans just before brewing, resulting in a more flavorful cup of coffee.

6. Coffee Roasting Kit: If your mom is not just a coffee lover but also curious about the coffee roasting process, consider a coffee roasting kit. These kits typically include green coffee beans, a home roaster, and instructions on how to roast the beans to achieve various roast levels. This gift will give her the opportunity to customize and experiment with different roast profiles, adding another layer of depth to her coffee exploration.

Remember, the most important aspect of the gift is to show your mom how much you appreciate her passion and interests. By choosing a gift that aligns with her love for coffee tasting and brewing methods, you are not only honoring her hobby but also creating opportunities for her to indulge in her passion and expand her knowledge.

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”