A festive gift guide for coffee geeks and tea lovers from Rob Butterworth, founder of Butterworth & Son in Bury St Edmunds

First, let’s break it down by groups and from there I will walk you through some best gifts for each group.

Coffee geeks - this group surely knows a lot about coffee and is fascinated by new origins and flavours. It’s best to gift them a seasonal or special release coffee, such as this winter coffee.

This blend was meticulously crafted to capture the essence of winter. With notes of preserves and warm spices, it’s irresistibly delicious.

The coffee geeks also have a good selection of brewing equipment and gear.

Find out which items are on their wishlist, perhaps it’s the highly-wanted Comandante hand grinder, or the new Aeropress with crystal clear design?

If you are unsure, I recommend considering the Hario V60 Insulated Stainless Steel. This heat-resistant server is a classic yet never goes out of style. It’s loved for the capability to retain coffee freshness longer.

A small item that is perfect as a stocking filler is the coffee cupping spoon. Designed specifically for cupping or tasting coffee, these silver spoons are essential for coffee professionals.

Home baristas – Don’t we all love our home baristas? They get the espresso machines heated before we even get out of bed and are always eager to offer more coffee (an excuse for them to practice latte art!).

A fantastic gift for this group is an espresso bundle. A selection of coffee offers more than varieties but also means the hopper will remain full for longer.

For the more adventurous baristas, this single origin bundle also makes a wonderful gift. Single origin coffee brings a complexity of flavours and often tastes quite different as espresso versus filter coffee.

Another idea is coffee cups, though not just any style or make, but ones that are specifically made for better tasting. An example is this lovely ivory Inkerpor Luna set, with a thick rim, it retains heat longer and is commonly used in coffee shops.

A practical gift you can consider is Cafiza, an espresso machine cleaning powder that is widely used in commercial cafes.

Coffee enthusiasts – for those who frequently visit the best coffee shops but haven’t yet ventured into home brewing, consider gifting a starter kit or tasting pack.

This V60 Kit by Hario includes everything needed to brew excellent filter coffee at home. The V60 dripper is one of the most popular pour-over brewers in the coffee world. Easy enough to master the brewing techniques, and the resulting cup is always clean and pleasant. It’s my go-to brewer wherever and whenever I travel.

A coffee tasters pack is the perfect gift to sample different types of coffee and pick out the flavours they enjoy most.

Unsure of what they might fancy? An e-gift card is ideal, allowing coffee fans to pick and choose their favourites.

Tea lovers – If your loved ones enjoy both coffee and tea or perhaps prefer tea, treat them with something fancier than their daily brew.

A winter tea, for example, will pair wonderfully well with Christmas pudding or an afternoon mince pie.

Or opt for a practical route and set them up with a tea subscription, which assures your loved ones will never run out of their favourite beverage. It’s a thoughtful gift that makes them smile.

You can also complete the hamper with a beautiful porcelain infuser teapot. Tea always tastes better brewing in this type of pot, plus the stainless steel lid can work well in keeping warm temperatures.

Whichever you choose to gift the coffee and tea lovers this holiday season, make sure it’s exceptional and memorable. Many independent retailers also offer a range of coffee gifts, such as Applaud Coffee.

Want something else beyond coffee? My personal favourites are the Christmas shop at Rougham Estate and the selection of Suffolk’s finest at Suffolk Food Hall.

Butterworth & Son coffee roasters and tea smiths are based on Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds

Owner Rob Butterworth’s job takes him around the world visiting coffee farmers to source great coffees

See www.butterworthandson.co.uk