Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son is passionate about home brewing, there are plenty of thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas you can consider to support his hobby and make his brewing experience even more enjoyable. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Quality Coffee Beans or Tea Leaves: Look for specialty coffee beans or loose leaf teas that are sourced from different regions and known for their unique flavors. You can opt for a subscription service that delivers a variety of freshly roasted beans or unique tea blends to his doorstep every month.

2. Brewing Equipment: Depending on your son's current brewing setup, there are various equipment options you can consider. For coffee lovers, you can get him a high-quality burr grinder, a pour-over coffee maker, or an espresso machine if he's ready to take his brewing skills to the next level. If he's more into tea, consider gifting him a professional-grade tea infuser, a teapot set with matching cups, or a temperature-controlled kettle for precise steeping.

3. Home Brewing Classes: Enable your son to expand his knowledge and skills by enrolling him in home brewing classes or workshops. These can focus on specific techniques like latte art or tea blending, and they often provide hands-on experience and expert guidance that can enhance his brewing expertise.

4. Coffee or Tea Tasting Experience: Treat your son to a coffee or tea tasting experience. Look for specialty coffee shops or tea houses in your area that offer guided tastings, where he can explore different flavor profiles and learn about the origins and brewing methods behind his favorite drinks.

5. Brewing Accessories: There are plenty of small, yet meaningful, brewing accessories you can consider. For coffee aficionados, think about gifting him a stylish coffee scale, a brewing timer, or a milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos. Tea lovers may appreciate a temperature-controlled mug that keeps their tea at the ideal temperature or a matcha set for preparing traditional Japanese tea.

6. Personalized Mug or Tumbler: Consider gifting your son a personalized mug or tumbler with his name or a special message engraved on it. This thoughtful gift can remind him of your support for his brewing passion every time he enjoys a cup of his favorite brew.

7. Recipe Books: Expand your son's recipe repertoire with books that focus on different brewing techniques, coffee or tea recipes from around the world, or guides to creating his own unique blends. Look for books written by renowned experts in the field, such as James Hoffmann's "The World Atlas of Coffee" or J’enwey Tea Co.'s "The Art and Craft of Tea."

Remember, the best gift is the one that shows your son you understand and support his passion for home brewing. Consider his personal preferences and current brewing setup to choose a gift that will bring joy and enhance his brewing experience.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”