Great Gifts Under $30 for the Coffee Snob

Coffee connoisseurs (i.e. coffee snobs) have a variety of choices available for enjoying their favorite brew. Why not give your coffee lover a special gift that is sure to bring pleasure for months after the holidays? Here are some suggestions for you to consider:

Coffee Grinder
Coffee grinders are a welcomed treat for the coffee lover. Some would say there is no taste comparison between freshly ground coffee and already ground. Coffee grinders come in various sizes, colors, and prices. Plus, tell your coffee lover that coffee grinders can also be used to ground grains into homemade flour. They are versatile!

Mr. Coffee is a well-known manufacturer of coffee items. The products are high quality, durable, and provide the users with years of reliability. A popular coffee grinder is found in a Mr. Coffee Coffee Grinder With Cleaning System. It contains three grinding choices, making it a favorite amongst those wanting to grind their own coffee beans. It provides versatility, which is great. It also grinds anywhere from four to 12 cups of coffee. This coffee grinder retails at $20 and can be purchased at various outlets. I have seen it at Wal-Mart, Target, and other department stores. Plus, it is sold in kitchen stores. Check around. It also can be purchased online at www.walmart.com and at www.mrcoffeestore.com.

General Electric is another manufacturer known for high quality products. They make a very convenient and popular coffee grinder. It is titled 'The One Touch Coffee Grinder'. It has a 150-watt motor, making for quick grinding. Plus, it has stainless steel blades and a bowl. I like the fact that it comes with a retractable cord. This makes for easy storage. This coffee grinder retails at $20. It is sold online at Wal-Mart, amongst other outlets.

Coffee Beans
What true coffee snob would not love to have fresh coffee beans? For some of the best taste around, buy the organic variety. They provide incomparable taste while also helping the environment. Newman's Own carries an assortment of delicious coffees. 10-ounce bags range from $7.50 to $9. They can be purchased in grocery stores and online at www.greenmountaincoffee.com.

Go to any grocery store and you have a choice of a variety of organic and nonorganic coffee beans you can purchase. Safeway, Albertson's, etc. all offer a large variety. They even have in-store grinding machines to help you. Prices vary from $5-9 per pound, on the average.

Coffee Gift Sets
How about a gift set for our coffee lover? There is a variety to choose from. For those just wanting coffee, Newman's Own has a coffee sampler consisting of three bags. The coffees are the most popular ones they carry. Special Blend, Breakfast Blend, and French Roast are all included in the Sampler Pack. What's nice about Newman's Own is the fact that they participate in Free Trade Certified, organic coffees. You are not just buying coffee, but helping others. That is well worth the price. The Sampler Pack of Newman's Own retails at $26.00. It can be purchased online at www.greenmountaincoffee.com.

Buy a couple packets of Newman's Own Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies to go along with the Coffee Sampler. They retail at $1-2. Purchase them at any grocery store, or online at www.newmansown.com.

A complete gift set can be bought that contains biscotti and European coffee lattes. This gives the coffee lover a variety of popular European coffee/lattes to choose from. The biscotti will bring a smile to your coffee lover's face when dipping into the hot beverage. This set is sold at Wal-Mart, among other retails. It costs $20. You can also buy this gift set online at www.walmart.com.

There you have it. Surprise your coffee lover with any of the above gifts and watch their eyes twinkle. Enjoy!