This coffee lovers gift is the perfect gift idea for anyone who loves coffee, cocoa, or tea. Buying unique gifts can be difficult, especially if you are looking for a gift for someone who has everything, a boss, co worker, or even a gift exchange.
You can easily assemble your own custom coffee gift basket with some unique and artsy pieces!
Don’t fall into the trap of making a boring coffee mug gift basket. I will give you some tips for find affordable hand made coffee mugs as well as gourmet coffee on a budget.
To Make a Coffee Gift Basket You Will Need:
1 Stoneware handmade coffee mug
Coffee, Cocoa, or Tea
Clear cellophane, bag, or tissue paper
Ribbon
Filler (paper strips)
To get started you need to find a one of a kind mug. I like to look for stoneware mugs that have been thrown on the wheel. These stoneware mugs are one of kind pieces hand made by artists.
In general you should expect a hand made stoneware mug to cost you about $12-15. You can find some great handmade stoneware mugs here.
They are made by a Chicago artist. Each mug is made form stoneware clay with iron and truly one of a kind! If you are putting together a larger coffee lovers gift basket you will need more than one.
So, now that you have your one of a kind artist’s mug, you are ready to fill it.
Try looking for packets of coffee to insert into the mug. They are about the size of cocoa packets.
You can find packets of coffee that brew one pot of coffee, at your local Starbucks. They are the perfect size for a gift.
Godiva also sells a huge selection of gourmet coffees by the packet. Godiva may be known for their chocolates, but their coffee is outstand as well and perfect for this coffee lovers gift basket.
I recommend the cinnamon coffee from Godiva! Buy a few truffles to go in the coffee lovers gift basket as well.
Now, on to wrapping and presenting your custom made coffee gift basket.
You have a few options here.
It looks really great to fill the coffee mug on the bottom with some colorful confetti. You can buy this at almost any store that sells cards. It is simple strips of paper in wonderful colors.
Now, load in the coffee, cocoa, tea bags, or chocolates.
Now, to wrap the gift pull out two long sheets of clear plastic wrap, tissue paper, or use a clear plastic bag from your local arts and craft store.
If you are using the clear plastic wrap lay the two pieces out like a cross. Set the handmade coffee mug in the middle.
Now, pull up the four sides to meet on top in the middle. Tie them off with a cute and colorful bow!
This easy coffee lover’s gift basket idea is the perfect way to give a gift to someone and really put a personal twist on it. They can use their hand made stoneware mug at work or home and enjoy it as a piece fo art for years to come.
