COFFEE
Need inspiration this Christmas? Read our handy guide of gifts for the coffee lover in your life, whether that’s a speciality coffee beginner or a seasoned espresso pro.
Coffee Gifts Under £30
Coffee-themed stocking fillers
Festive Coffee, £14.00
It’s pretty obvious - we’re a coffee roastery after all - but we would be remiss if we didn’t include our number one Christmas gift: coffee! And we’ve plenty for you to choose from, be that a limited run single origin like Map #7, or a tried and tested favourite blend like Vox Pop. Can’t choose? Opt for a Filter or Espresso Collection Pack, for four bags of 250g.
The more giftable candidate however is our festive coffee for 2022, San Pedro. With notes of Spiced Orange and Christmas Pudding, adorned in gorgeous gold foiled labels, it's supremely gift-able and utterly delicious, a winning combo in our book.
V60, from £5.50
For many of us the V60 is the introduction to speciality filter coffee. Capable of producing a delicious brew and the ultimate training ground for perfecting your pour over technique. The V60 comes in two sizes, in a range of materials and colours, to suit your tastes and preferences.
EDO Milk Pitcher, from £11.00
This is the gift for latte art aficionados. The EDO milk pitcher is built with a precision spout, allowing for the ultimate control of milk capable of producing beautiful, intricate latte art. Coming in a rainbow of vivid colour, it makes the perfect barista accessory to any home or cafe espresso setup.
Machina Merch, from £11.50
Fans of Machina Coffee Roasters, why not wear that love on your chest (or your sleeve) with a selection of our own branded merch. We’ve organic cotton t-shirts, long sleeve tops, beanies, but our absolute staff favourite is our shopper tote. Capable of carrying a lot of goods, with a super comfortable handle length, it’s the perfect receptacle for bequeathing thoughtful gifts for coffee lovers.
The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers
The best of the best, gifts for people serious about speciality coffee
Aergrind, Made by Knock, £149.00
Knock are an Edinburgh-based grinder company, which makes them extra special to us. In our opinion they produce one of the best hand grinders in the world, including the Aergrind. With powerful burrs, stepless grind adjustment ranging all the way from coarse filter to fine espresso grind, it’s no wonder it’s a stalwart of the Edinburgh (and global) coffee scene. On top of all that? It fits perfectly inside an aeropress, making it the ultimate travel companion for coffee lovers.
Rocket Espresso Machines, from £1,225.50
Rocket Espresso produces some of the best espresso machines for use in the home or office. Italian-led aesthetics and technology drive this brand, with a wide range of models geared to all levels of expertise and coffee-geekery. We’ve been working with Rocket for nearly a decade now, and are proud to offer a level of technical knowledge and expertise that ensures your investment is in safe hands. Based in Edinburgh? Come and see the range in person - just shoot us an email at info@machina-coffee.co.uk.
PLUS, until Christmas we are super excited to be able to offer free shipping to any UK Mainland customer, plus further discounts on RRP.
Acaia Scales, from £189.00
Acaia makes the best coffee scales out there for coffee enthusiasts. Functionally they’re unbeatable, with highly precise and fast readings, rechargeability and water-resistant technology. Neat, sleek and lightweight, they’ll slot right into anyone’s interior stylings - you’ll probably even spot them being used in high-end speciality cafes.
Espresso: Lunar, Pyxis
Filter: Pearl
Fellow Stagg EKG, £159.00
The Fellow Stagg EKG is the dream kettle of all filter coffee lovers. With a precise and steady pour you’ll enjoy ultimate control of water flow to your grounds, making it that much easier to produce an even extraction. You can programme its temperature to the degree, heating up quickly and remaining at the desired temperature for up to an hour. It’s functional, but it’s also beautifully designed, available in sleek matte black.
