Coffee as a Christmas gift: which one to choose? 2026 guide

Coffee as a Christmas gift is a good choice, because instead of sitting on a shelf, it ends up in a cup. You just need to know what coffee the person likes and how they brew it. Below we explain how to choose it and introduce our two Christmas coffees for 2026: Peru and India Monsooned. We roast both in Kołobrzeg and both are already on sale.

Coffee as a Christmas gift: when to order it

We roast our coffee on an ongoing basis. Well-stored beans keep their flavour for several weeks after roasting, then gradually lose their aroma. That is why single bags are best ordered a few weeks before Christmas, leaving time for delivery. For espresso, a few days of rest after roasting can even help, as the coffee has time to degas.

With corporate gifts it is worth starting earlier. An order with a custom label needs the design approved first, and delivery times can get longer in December. So it is best to place these orders now, in November at the latest.

Our Christmas coffees 2026: Peru and India Monsooned

As every year, we have prepared two Christmas coffees with special labels. Peru has notes of chocolate and almonds, while India Monsooned tastes of cocoa, gentle spices and roasted nuts. This makes it easier to match the coffee to the taste of the person you are buying for.

Christmas Coffee Peru: chocolate and almonds

Christmas Coffee Peru will suit people who enjoy chocolatey and nutty flavours. It comes from mountain farms in the Chanchamayo region. It is a Typica variety, washed processed. In the cup you will taste sweet chocolate and butter-roasted almonds. It works well as espresso, in a cappuccino and in a moka pot.

Christmas Coffee India Monsooned: cocoa, spices and low acidity

Christmas Coffee India Monsooned comes from the Karnataka region. Its distinctive flavour comes from monsooning. For about 3-4 months the green beans lie in open, airy warehouses, exposed to the humid monsoon air. They are turned regularly, absorb moisture and swell. The method goes back to the days when coffee was shipped from India to Europe by sailing ship and the beans changed under the influence of moisture in the holds. In the cup you will find cocoa, gentle spices and roasted nuts. The coffee has low perceived acidity, so it is a good pick for someone who does not like sour flavours.

Which coffee to choose as a gift? Match it to the person

Start with how the person brews their coffee. Not sure? Check what equipment they have in the kitchen.

• Bean-to-cup or espresso machine, coffee with milk: go for medium roasts with notes of chocolate and nuts. Christmas Coffee Peru or Captain’s Blend will be a good choice.
• Moka pot or French press: choose India Monsooned. The medium roast, low acidity and cocoa notes will appeal to people who prefer a more intense coffee.
• Drip, V60, Chemex: for fans of fruity flavours, light roast coffees. Those who prefer chocolate and nuts will also be happy with a medium roast.
• Someone who does not like sour coffee: choose low acidity coffees.
• Coffee in the evening or cutting down on caffeine: choose decaf coffees. We have Colombia (Swiss Water method) and Mexico (Mountain Water method). Bear in mind, though, that even decaf contains trace amounts of caffeine.

Whole beans or ground coffee? Beans keep their aroma longer, so for someone with a grinder choose whole bean coffee. If they do not have one, we will grind the coffee for the chosen method: moka pot, drip, French press or espresso machine. For an espresso machine, though, it is best to grind the beans just before brewing.

Coffee gift sets: when one bag is not enough

Know someone who likes trying new coffees? Give them a set. They will be able to compare several flavours and pick the one that suits them best.

• Sample set 6 x 100 g for PLN 49: six different coffees to try. A good choice to start with.
• Low acidity coffee set 4 x 250 g for PLN 165 and the PREMIUM version 6 x 250 g for PLN 245.
• Single starter set 6 x 250 g for PLN 252: a cross-section of single origin coffees.

If someone is just starting to brew coffee at home, you can give them coffee together with equipment. You can choose, for example, the Hario V60 set for PLN 80 or an AeroPress with a matching Fellow Prismo attachment for PLN 309.

Christmas coffee gifts for companies: custom label from 30 bags

Coffee works well as a gift for clients, business partners and employees. It is practical, and it comes from a local roastery. For orders of 30 bags or more we can prepare a label with your design, logo or seasonal greetings. The design has to be approved in advance, and we agree the lead time individually so that the coffee arrives before Christmas. Private customers can use this option too, for example when ordering gifts for family or wedding guests.

We can add local products to the coffee: Kołobrzeg fudge (krówki), SUZANN teas or Kołobrzeski Sad juices. We will prepare an offer once you tell us how many gifts you need. Email b2b@colbergcoffee.pl or call +48 883 239 480.

How to wrap a coffee gift and store it until Christmas

You do not have to wrap the gift yourself. For PLN 9 we will add gift wrapping to your order. The coffee will arrive ready to go under the tree.

Until the day you give it, keep the coffee in its original, tightly sealed bag, in a dry, shaded place away from heat sources. Do not put it in the fridge, as moisture and other odours harm coffee. Our bags have a one-way valve that lets out roasting gases and limits the inflow of air.