Timemore Basic 2.0 scale
Reads to 0.1 g with a timer that can start on its own.
$55 to $59 at TimemoreSee it
Gifts for espresso lovers
By Chris Abraham. Last checked Oct 19, 2026. Prices change; we check them by hand.
Grab a cupWorks with any machine
IntelligentsiaBlack Cat
Intelligentsia Black Cat
Intelligentsia's lightest espresso, syrupy sweet with chocolate and molasses notes.
$17.50 at IntelligentsiaSee it
FellowEspresso WDT Tool
Fellow Espresso WDT Tool
Thin needles stir out clumps before tamping so water flows evenly; nice, not needed.
$39.95 at FellowSee it
GrindensteinKnock box
Grindenstein knock box
Compact bin for 6 to 8 used pucks, with a rubber sleeve that cuts noise.
$29.49 at DreamfarmSee it
BrevilleMilk pitcher
Breville milk pitcher
For machines with a steam wand; a temperature strip shows when milk is ready.
$24.95, Seattle Coffee GearSee it
Fellow Stagg glasses
Hand-blown double-wall glasses, 10 oz each, but hand wash only.
$39.95 for two at FellowSee it
AcaiaLunar scale
Acaia Lunar scale
Water-resistant aluminum with a warranty that covers water damage; the catch is the price.
$250 at AcaiaSee it
Already on our other pages. Espresso cups, milk frothers, more beans and bean canisters are on under $25, under $50 and under $100.
Only if you know their machine
These come in sizes, and the wrong one won't fit.
How to check the size
- Find their machine's exact model and basket size in millimeters (manual or maker's site).
- Buy the size the tool's maker lists for that machine: Normcore's tamper for Breville's 54 mm baskets is 53.3 mm.
- Check the box first; some machines include their own tools.
- Normcore Tamper V4$46.99
Packs the coffee down; ten sizes, 39 to 58.5 mm. See it
- Normcore puck screen$13.99
Mesh disc that spreads the water; 45.5 to 58.5 mm. See it
- Normcore portafilterFrom $79.99
Bottomless, so it shows the shot pour; must fit their machine's brand. See it
Prices at Normcore.
Questions people ask
What do you get someone who loves espresso?
Something that works with any machine: the Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0 scale ($55), espresso beans, a knock box or a WDT tool. Save tampers and other sized parts until you know their machine.
How do I know what size tamper to buy?
Find their basket size in millimeters, then buy the size the tamper's maker lists for that machine. Normcore's tamper for Breville's 54 mm baskets is 53.3 mm.
What is a WDT tool?
A tool with thin needles for stirring the grounds before tamping, so water flows evenly. It fits any machine.
Is an espresso scale a good gift?
Yes, for anyone who pulls shots, since espresso recipes are written in grams. Pick one small enough for their drip tray.
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