Gift Basket Fun!

A Gift Basket for the Coffee-Lovers

Got a java lover for a friend that you would want to surprise with his or her favorite drink - what else, coffee?  Why not purchase a coffee gift basket for him or her? If you know him or her quite well, it will not be hard to know which coffee gift set will be best appreciated.  Here are a few suggestions on buying the perfect coffee gift basket that will surely delight your coffee aficionado:

1. Know the perfect blend of coffee that your coffee gift basket recipient prefers.

If he or she likes the pot's bottom, one may assume that this person likes coffee bold or stiff. Now, if the person usually puts a little less than a whole coffee packet in a pot of coffee, that person might be a light-coffee-blend-lover.

2. Various coffee blends from various regions of the world.

Here is a wide array of the flavors each continent has to offer when it comes to coffee:

South and Central America offers light, highly acidic, and sweet flavored coffee.
Africa offers medium, medium acidity, and wild flavored coffee.
Asia offers stiff, heavy, less acidic, and earthy flavored coffee.

3. What size of gift basket will fit your wallet?

Your budget should dictate how large or small your coffee gift present should be. However, the rule of the thumb is to give the biggest possible gift basket you can afford. With gifts, one can never have too many.

Now, if you are one with a bit tighter budget, why not put together a nice coffee gift basket yourself?  Not quite sure how to go about this craft?  Don't fret!  Here are some easy-to-do tips for you to have fun while creating a coffee gift basket for your coffee lover on your list.

1. Choose your basket well.

Flea markets or garage sales can be great venues for you to find a rare rustic basket. The size of the basket or container should be enough for the items to fit comfortably.

2. Search for gift items.

Aside from the packets of different coffee mixes, a mug, chocolate mixes, a cafe au lait bowl, shortbread cookies, special tea and some organic sugar may also be included in your gift basket. If you can go an extra mile, why not get a mug customized?  Paint pens can do the trick. Computer prints on the mug can add a nice touch too. Individual packets of coffees in various flavors and coffee creamers will make your basket more attractive. If you could shell out more, why not place some chocolate-covered coffee beans and chocolate-covered spoons in the basket, too?  For a unique and personal touch, you can even concoct your own homemade coffee blend.  Books and online sources can be a wealth of knowledge when it comes to homemade coffee recipes.

3. Spruce up your gift.

Spray painting your basket or container and decorating it with ribbons, fabric paints, and rubber stamps will make your coffee gift basket more appealing to the eye. Just make sure not to overdo the decorating to avoid it from looking messy.  Then, you may want to cover it with a cellophane wrap to protect it from rain and to give it a more put-together appearance. Also, don't forget taping a personalized note card.

With these coffee gift basket tips, you can never go wrong with your gift-giving!