What do you get as a gift for the coffee lover in your life? If they are like many of us at Kopi Social, we love our coffee very much, and getting us beans may not be the best idea sometimes!
Depending on your recipient, there are plenty of options available. Yes, coffee beans are still a great gift idea — just be mindful of what the recipient drinks regularly, and of course, make sure they’re fresh. If there is no roast date on the packaging, stay away. That said, let’s explore some simple ideas – from the price perspective – from low to high. I am intentionally limiting my selection to La Marsa Coffee as it’s a local Malaysian distributor/reseller so no faffing around with imports or cheap knock-offs. They are a guide and not rules so feel free to bend and break them!
BELOW RM100
Rhino Professional Milk Pitcher 12oz/360ml – RM
A milk pitcher won’t set you back too much unless you’re going for a high-end pitcher but this works and another pitcher is always welcome – unless they already have a few.
Barista Basics Shot Glass – Triple Spout – RM48
Perfect for making double shots or other espresso-based drinks.
Loveramics Egg 200ml Cappuccino Cup & Saucer – RM 65 each
The cups from Loveramics’ Egg series are smooth inside to help your latte art. Used by professional baristas and coffee makers worldwide. Dress up your coffee in a variety of colors.
RM 100 to RM 200
At this price level, you do get more options to choose from.
Fellow Carter Move Mug with Sip Lid – Black 12oz – RM 150
For the coffee-lover on the go! Spill-free lid and easy clean. Go sustainable by using this mug for your take-out coffee.
Pesado Clump Crusher (WDT Tool) – RM 150
The Pesado take on the Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) tool. The Pesado clump crusher allows the user to fluff out the puck by breaking clumps which in turn evens out the density of the coffee.
Pesado IMS Precision Filter Basket – RM 130
Upgrade the stock filter baskets by using an IMS precision basket for even extraction of the coffee. When choosing this, do note the machine type and basket size to avoid buying an incompatible size.
Airscape Classic Medium Storage Canister – RM 159
Although we’re no longer bringing in the Airscape© directly, we now have a Malaysian distributor and you can get it online in a variety of colors. Reusable and refillable, this is a green way to keep your coffee fresher and stay fresh longer too!
