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Creating a Memorable Coffee Gift Basket

For someone that loves coffee, giving them a coffee gift basket can be a big hit! Of course if you know exactly what types of coffee that they drink then this process will be a whole lot easier, but if you don’t know what coffee they drink but only know that they’re addicts when it comes to their cup of Joe in the morning then chances are that you’ll be doing them a huge favor by purchasing a coffee gift basket.

There are plenty of choices on the market today for gift baskets and a coffee gift basket is just another one in the sea of themed-gift baskets. In addition, coffee is probably the most heavily relied upon product to combine in gift baskets simply because it’s consumed by millions of people all over the world! However, you want to be careful that you don’t buy this type of gift basket for the wrong person, but chances are that you’ll already know if your friend or family member dislikes coffee.

2 drops of milk in my coffee pleaseNevertheless, the first thing that you should probably do when trying to think of how to create the best coffee gift basket possible is to check out all of your options beforehand. Consider whether or not there are any pre-made gift baskets in the store that contain coffee items and gifts. Since coffee is such a prevalent beverage, as mentioned above, there is a very good chance that retail stores that carry gift items will naturally carry coffee gifts that are included in gift baskets as well!

If there are no coffee gift baskets, though, or even if there are and you simply want to create your own basket in the first place, then the first place to start would be a coffee mug. The coffee mug is a great accessory for anyone who has a coffee addiction and mugs are always a great gift to remember you buy. In addition, if you know that your family member or friend travels quite frequently then one common suggestion to try would be to look for a travel coffee mug to include with the gift basket. These travel mugs don’t have to be expensive, but there are some decent-quality ones on the market that will keep coffee fresh, hot, and steamy all at the same time!

Buddha dogThe next aisle you’ll want to approach is the coffee aisle. Of course here you’ll have a bunch of different options just because of the great amount of coffee in the world. There’s Columbian coffee, cappuccinos, espresso products, plain old coffee beans, French Vanilla coffee, cinnamon coffee, hazelnut coffee, as well as many hundreds of other types of coffee to choose from. If you are putting these gifts in a gift basket then a good idea would be to buy several different coffee sampler products so that the recipient will be able to try out a bunch of different flavors. On the other hand, if you know that he or she loves a specific flavor then you may just want to buy the majority of that coffee flavor along with some new ones for him or her to try!

All in all, making a coffee gift basket is probably one of the most fun things to do when searching for the perfect gift or gift basket for that special person in your life. Not only are there hundreds of choices to decide from, but chances are that there are plenty of coffee products that your friend or family member loves as well!

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Kona Hawaiian Coffee Blend Sampler Gift Basket, Ground Coffee, a Great Gift for Every Coffee Lover
 
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illy Medium Roast Fine Grind Ground Coffee for Espresso 8.8-oz.
 
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Perfect for every preparation, Fine Grind , Medium Roast provides a smooth, perfectly balanced taste. illy is known throughout the world as the coffee of choice for people who know and love coffee. That's because illy has spent nearly 70 years perfecting the espresso coffee process to bring you the most satisfying coffee experience. illy's dedication to quality and excellence is a family passion that has spanned three generations. What Francesco Illy began in Trieste, Italy in 1933, when he set out to produce the world's finest coffee, continues to this day under the expert guidance of his son, Dr. Ernesto Illy, and grandson, Andrea Illy. Combining authentic Italian tradition with advanced science and technology , illy has earned its reputation as the world's leading coffee authority.

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  • Medium Roast, Fine Grind Ground Coffee
  • 8.8 oz Can

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Excellent in its price range - no "burnt" aftertaste
 
Review Date: January 4, 2004
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Among coffees in this price range, I haven't been able to find anything better.
Illy is an italian brand and I am an italian who came to US 6 years ago: I claim my review does not have any shallow food-nationalism bias, but it might well be that I am influnced by my upbringing.
This coffee is roasted much less than what americans are used to think as the "italian roast"; Illy calls it "medium roast". To give you a benchmark, it is roasted less than ANY Starbucks coffee I tried so far. The roasting can be seen by comparing the color of the powder. This particular Illy is lighter in color and it is bit reddish - close to the color of cocoa poweder (I mean cocoa powder processed with alkali, of course).
The roasting is key for me because I dislike any coffee which tastes of burnt -- Illy does not.
It's flavor is marked enough to fully come through even when drank with milk in a 50% coffee 50% milk proportion. It actually still tastes of coffee in this proportions.
I use it both with milk for caffe-latte and for espresso.
I prepare it with a stove-top espresso machine, such as Bialetti (also sold on Amazon).
This particular tin I am reviewing (the one with the silver lid) contains ground coffee. It is grounded having in mind stove-top esperesso machine, and electric espresso machines and it is much finer than grounds for dripping machines.
As you probably know, coffee should be drank very soon after roasting. In general this is true. Illy is one of the leaders in vacuum paking, so the shelf-life of its coffee is very long. The metal can is not just for beauty, it does keep the air out better then bags. Still, you don't want to buy it from a merchant who had it on its shelf for one year.
All in all, there is better coffee around, but I can't find any better for this price either for delivery on the internet or from small roasters who roast their own coffee in the New Haven area.
the BEST imho
 
Review Date: September 18, 2005
Reviewer: www.artbyhiromi.com, no ca
i love this coffee - never bitter or "off"-tasting, even without the honey i prefer to drink it with. when i used to travel more regularly to europe in pre-euro days, i'd ALWAYS purchase illy at the local grocery store because it was about 50% of the best price i could find in the US. i once got a curious look from US customs after they looked at my 26" luggage - that's right, FILLED with ILLY cannisters.
I've tasted a lot of coffee and...
 
Review Date: December 23, 2004
Reviewer: A. Goodwin, Seattle, WA
Illy wins hands down! It may seem a bit luxurious to spend so much on 8oz of coffee, but once you try it - you won't want to drink anything else! It has a wonderful aroma and flavor. Trust me - I live in Seattle!
Great Flavor
 
Review Date: August 4, 2006
Reviewer: B. Reynolds,
We have been able to enjoy many cappucinos with this espresso grind. It has a great flavor.
best ever
 
Review Date: January 31, 2010
Reviewer: Joshua Carlos, mass
this stuff in my opinion is the best ever but i have alot of italian in my blood, it taste great, perfectly ground,even smelling it makes you feel like your in italy 100% satisfactio.
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Island Select Box - Coffee Gift Basket
 
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Friends and family will love the variety in our Island Select four pack coffee sampler. Each half-pound bag of freshly roasted, organic coffee is chosen to give the coffee connoisseur a taste of several of our most popular selections. This festive gift is topped off with our elegant Camano Island Coffee Roasters ceramic diner mug which holds eight ounces of delicious coffee and a six ounce gift bag of decadent gourmet chocolate covered espresso beans. They will be thanking you for years to come!

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  • All of the 100% Arabica Coffees are Organic, Shade Grown, and Fairly Traded (Fair Trade).
  • 4, 1/2lb. bags of coffee.
  • Freshly roasted to order.
  • A great gift for a friend that is a Coffee Lover (or even yourself!)
  • FREE Shipping

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Crazy for Coffee Gourmet Food Gift Basket
 
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Do you have a java loving junky thats just crazy for coffee? Our gift basket is designed to fulfill your caffeine fiends coffee fantasies! Presented in a coffee, espresso and cappuccino theme gift basket, theyll enjoy 2 premium Coffee Samplers, 2 Cappuccino Drink Mixes, Café Latte Drink Mix, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, Italian Chocolate Raspberry Espresso Cake, Balis Best Latte Candy, Nonnis Almond Biscotti, Chocolate Biscotti and Macadamia Nut Biscottis, Coffee Shop Sugar Cookies and rich Chocolate Fudge. Each gift is carefully hand crafted with attention to detail, tied with ribbon and includes a personalized gift card message from you to convey your best wishes. We offer shipping and delivery service Monday through Friday only; standard ground shipping has an expected delivery 4-8 business days after you place your order, expedited shipping has an expected delivery 2-5 business days after you place your order. To determine when your gift will be delivered, please review the "Shipping Rates and Policies" link.

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  • Do you have a java loving junky thats just crazy for coffee? Our gift basket is designed to fulfill your caffeine fiends coffee fantasies!
  • Presented in a coffee, espresso and cappuccino theme gift basket, theyll enjoy 2 premium Coffee Samplers, 2 Cappuccino Drink Mixes, Café Latte Drink Mix, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, Italian Chocolate Raspberry Espresso Cake, Balis Best Latte Candy, Nonnis Almond Biscotti, Chocolate Biscotti and Macadamia Nut Biscottis, Coffee Shop Sugar Cookies and rich Chocolate Fudge.
  • Its a great way to say thank you to an office staff, wake up a college student, or send to Dad on Fathers Day.
  • Each gift basket is carefully hand crafted with attention to every detail and includes a personalized gift message from you to convey your best wishes on any gift occasion.
  • We offer shipping and delivery service Monday through Friday only; standard ground shipping has an expected delivery 4-8 business days after you place your order, expedited shipping has an expected delivery 2-5 business days after you place your order. To determine when your gift will be delivered, please review the "Shipping Rates and Policies" link.

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Red Buffalo Pumpkin Pie Spice Flavored Coffee, Ground, 1 pound
 
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Our supplier starts with high grown Arabica beans (the most prized coffee grown), imported from the finest coffee growing regions of the world. After personally inspecting and sampling each load, they ship the selected beans directly to their roasting plant in Wichita, Kansas. There, the raw beans are blended and flame roasted to exacting specifications, assuring you of the freshest, most tantalizing coffee served. Your coffee from The Red Buffalo is guaranteed fresh, delicious and consistent, order after order, cup after cup.

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  • Exquisite Pumpkin Pie Spice flavoring; ground
  • From high-grown Arabica beans, the most prized coffee grown
  • Blended and flame roasted in Wichita, Kansas
  • Packaged in zip-lock bag

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Get Well Soon Gourmet Food Gift Basket
 
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Here's an uplifting and delightful gift to help cure all that ails them! This beautiful basket accented with flowers holds sweets and gourmet treats sure to bring a smile and aid the way to recovery. They'll enjoy Chicken Noodle Soup Mix, Almond Roca Butter Crunch Cookies, Get Well Soon Sugar Cookies (complete with smiley face on each cookie!), Lemon Drop Candy, Enli-Tea-Ments Apricot Medley Tea, Longevity Chai Tea, Peace Chai Tea, Old Brussels Tea Biscuits, and the inspirational book "Get Well Soon - We Need You!" filled with uplifting quotes on healing. Each gift is carefully hand crafted with attention to detail, adorned with flowers and includes a personalized gift message from you to convey your best wishes. We offer shipping and delivery service Monday through Friday only; standard ground shipping has an expected delivery 4-8 business days after you place your order, expedited shipping has an expected delivery 2-5 business days after you place your order. To determine when your gift will be delivered please review the "Shipping Rates and Policies" link.

Shipping your gift to a hospital or medical facility?/ We strongly recommend gifts for patients of a medical facility be sent to a friend or caregiver who can hand-deliver the gift to the recipient. It has been our experience that patients are moved or discharged early, missing their thoughtful gift from you.

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  • Here's an uplifting and delightful gift to help cure all that ails them!
  • This beautiful basket accented with flowers holds sweets and gourmet treats sure to bring a smile and aid the way to recovery.
  • They'll enjoy Chicken Noodle Soup Mix, Almond Roca Butter Crunch Cookies, Get Well Soon Sugar Cookies (complete with smiley face on each cookie!), Lemon Drop Candy, Enli-Tea-Ments Apricot Medley Tea, Longevity Chai Tea, Peace Chai Tea, Old Brussels Tea Biscuits, and the inspirational book "Get Well Soon - We Need You!" filled with uplifting quotes on healing.
  • Each gift is carefully hand crafted with attention to detail, adorned with flowers and includes a personalized gift message from you to convey your best wishes.
  • We offer shipping and delivery service Monday through Friday only; standard ground shipping has an expected delivery 4-8 business days after you place your order, expedited shipping has an expected delivery 2-5 business days after you place your order. To determine when your gift will be delivered please review the "Shipping Rates and Policies" link.

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Jumpin' Java Coffee Gift Basket
 
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Coffee Connoisseur Gift Basket
 
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For the most distinguishing coffee lovers, here is the Coffee Connoisseur gift basket. With 4 assorted gourmet coffees, this gift basket brings coffee time treats such as cinnamon stirs, cookies, honey, creamers and chocolates - all in a dark stained basket. Your favorite coffee connoisseur will love this goodie-filled gift basket. "4 Asst. Gourmet Coffees, (3 flavored 1 Columbian supreme) Honey Straws Angelinas 4 oz Butter shortbread cookies 4.4 oz Cream Filled Dolcetto Pastry Cookies Wildflower Honey French Vanilla Creamer Coffee Bon bons/ Enjoy Coffee Theme Bag Irish Cream Creamer 2 Chocolate Covered Stir Spoons 14"" Dark Stain Basket"

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