Give Some of the Best Beans in the World

A monthly subscription will bring sample of the best roasts from all over the globe. Real coffee fans will appreciate the subtleties of the best coffee from the prime growing regions around the world. Each month will bring a new coffee from far off places. Most likely the coffee will be accompanied by a detailed description of its origins and suggestions for brewing. Some clubs even include a monthly newsletter that gives an insiders view of the coffee roasting and blending world.

Which Subscription Is Best For You

Decisions, Decisions! Sometimes it seems that there are as many monthly coffee subscriptions as there are subscribers. Whether you are buying a subscription for yourself or as a gift you will need to
consider your choice carefully. There are lots of options available: beans or ground, place of origin, blend or not, weight and, of course, price.

If you are buying a subscription for yourself, I recommend picking one that offers the widest variety but fairly small quantity. It’s a bonus if the supplier offers a discount on subsequent orders.

If you have a favorite brand, then you may save money if you set up a subscription. That way you will never run short.

There are many small coffee roasters that offer monthly subscriptions on the internet. I would suggest trying their house blend first. Many merchants offer samples for free or a reduced price.

Don’t buy a subscription just to get a freebie. Remember the old music and book clubs that you joined because it seemed like such a good deal. Later the subscription was an albatross you couldn’t get rid of until it ran it’s course. Make sure that the subscription is really a good deal before you subscribe.

If you have a subscription and get a package that doesn’t appeal to you, don’t open it. Save it to use a spur-of-the-moment gift that everyone needs from time to time. As a last resort you can use it as a stocking stuffer at Christmas.

Which Subscription Is Best For Gifts

When you are buying a subscription as a gift, go with one you have tried or one that is highly recommended on coffee forums or Amazon.

Don’t go for the largest possible package. It’s much more fun to get small private stash to use for special occasions.

Don’t buy the wrong type of coffee. If you are not sure if the recipient is into grinding their beans or using single serve pods, take the middle road and opt for ready to serve in drip coffee machines blends.

Why not try a monthly coffee subscription, you won’t regret if you follow these suggestions.

• Fabulous Gourmet Treats Gift Basket: A treat to delight any coffee and candy lover, this basket is filled with oodles of special treats such as coffee, peanut caramel clusters, Lindt truffles, and more. $49.99
• I Love Coffee!: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks by Susan Zimmer: The name of the book speaks for itself. You love coffee? Make it 100 different ways now! $11.55
• In The Mix Coffee Cookies Combo Gift, 36-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2): What goes better with coffee than anything else? Cookies, of course! This gift combo will delight your special coffee lover. $24.62
• Fireside Gourmet Fat Free Hot Buttery Coffee 8 Pack Gift Set: Butter Rum, Vanilla Nut Fudge, Hazelnut Mocha, Coconut Creme, Chocolate Covered Cherry, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Raspberry & Cinnamon Chocolate. You will not get bored with this coffee gift pack. Taste some flavors that you never even knew that they had. $11.49
• Personalized Name Gift-Coffee Mug: Avoid the coffee mix-up. Have their name personally engraved on this white, 11-ounce, dishwasher safe, ceramic coffee mug. They will never have to worry again about picking up the wrong cup of java.
• TWELVE COFFEES OF XMAS: Twelve types of gourmet coffees to sample for the die-hard coffee lover. $19.99
• Wicked Jack’s Tavern Captain’s Stash Gift Box (Rum Cake & Old Grans Butter Rum Ground Coffee): This unique gift of rum cake and butter rum coffee is a steal for any butter loving coffee fanatic. $30.69

Most of these coffee gifts would make great presents anytime of year. If you don’t have time to order these gifts online, look for similar items in your nearest gourmet grocery or specialty coffee shop.