There is a dark side to coffee that impacts birds like warblers, orioles, tanagers, wood thrushes, hummingbirds, and other birds who migrate thousands of miles to Latin America for the winter. Coffee farming practices around the globe have eliminated critical habitats for migratory birds.

The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center has developed the only 100% organic and shade-grown coffee certification: Bird-Friendly. This means you are getting organically produced coffee and ensuring tropical "agroforests" are preserved, and migratory birds can have a haven when migrating to those faraway farms.

Enter Birds & Beans Coffee. Every bean sold by Birds & Beans is certified by independent inspectors to meet the rigorous Smithsonian standards. This is a certification based on decades of objective scientific research. Bird-Friendly coffee means that migratory songbirds have a better chance of survival while on their wintering grounds in the tropics. And trust me, your vegan friend will love that.

This six-roast multipack offers unique roast profiles, carefully crafted to cater to every coffee lover's palate.

It includes these six 12-ounce bags:

•  Scarlet Tanager: A dark roast with an aroma of roasted nuts and hints of smoke, accompanied by flavors of dark chocolate. Medium acidity with a full, high body.
• Chestnut-sided Warbler: Medium-dark roast with floral aromas and brown sugar and caramel flavors. Medium acidity with a medium-heavy body.
• Wood Thrush: Medium roast with essences of caramel and roasted nuts. Balanced acidity with a medium-heavy body.
• American Redstart: Light roast with a bright and floral aroma, lightly toasted nuts, mild berry notes, and a hint of earthiness. Medium acidity with a medium-full body.
• Kingbird: Espresso roast with low acidity, heavy body, and dark roast.
• Baltimore Oriole: Decaf Dark Roast offers a balanced, smoky aroma with flavors of fresh toast. Medium acidity with a medium-full body and a dark roast color.

Kick off the holiday season with the Numi Organic Tea Advent Calendar 2024, where each day is a little gift from nature (minus the wrapping paper mess). Behind every door lies an organic tea bag that’s as kind to the planet as your favorite pair of hemp socks. With delightful flavors like Chocolate Rooibos and Orange Spice, it’s like a cozy hug for your taste buds.

This calendar offers a daily dose of deliciousness. It’s perfect for the tea lover who appreciates good brews and even better choices for the planet. So, brew a cup and enjoy the gentle reminder to indulge in comfort while keeping it green. After all, the best way to celebrate the season is with a cup of tea that gives a little love back to Mother Earth.

Five Reasons This Advent Calendar Makes a Good Gift

1. Daily Surprises: Who doesn’t love a little suspense? It’s like an advent calendar for your taste buds—each day is a new flavor mystery waiting to be solved.
2. Sustainable Sipping: Every cup is organic and Fair Trade. Sip on Chocolate Rooibos while Mother Nature gives you a wink.
3. A Cozy Ritual: Ditch the holiday chaos for a moment of zen. Brew your tea, breathe deeply, and pretend you’re a wise tea monk. Calm and collected—at least until the next family drama unfolds.
4. Perfect for Sharing (or Not): This is a fantastic gift, but let’s be real—you might just want to keep it all to yourself. Smile and say you’re “sharing the love” while secretly hoarding the good stuff.
5. Conversation Starter: With this calendar, you’ll always have a quirky tea tale to tell. “Did you know this one pairs well with existential dread?” Instant laughter is guaranteed.

Sip, laugh, and enjoy the countdown to the holidays!

For years, I’ve been telling coffee lovers to invest in their own French press—it’s just the way to go. I use one myself and honestly believe it brews a better cup than anything you’ll get from a machine.

But let me tell you, my love affair with the classic glass French press hit a rough patch. Why? Because I’ve shattered three over the years, the last one hitting my kitchen floor in a dramatic caffeine-deprived disaster.

That was my final straw... or, more accurately, my final shard.

After sweeping up the broken glass for what felt like the hundredth time, I realized it was time for a change. I needed something that could handle my clumsiness, keep my coffee hot, and—most importantly—not leave me holding a handle with no carafe attached.

Enter the Coffee Gator Stainless Steel French Press. It's all of that.

Three Things You'll Enjoy About this French Press

1. The 34-ounce capacity coffee press is vacuum-layered and double-filtered.
2. The stainless steel press keeps coffee or tea warm for 60 minutes longer than glass. It also has a cool-touch handle and a spring-loaded, double-screen filter to keep sediment out of your cup while letting all the delicious coffee oils in.
3. It is rust-proof.

Looking for a gift that'll make your tea-loving friends swoon? The Tea Runners Subscription Box is the answer! This delightful subscription delivers four fabulous loose-leaf teas to your friend's door each month—no passport required. It's like having a personal tea sommelier without a stuffy attitude or questionable tie choices.

Wave goodbye to boring teabags and say hello to a world of flavor! From zesty blends that wake up your taste buds to soothing herbal mixes that make you feel like you're wrapped in a cozy blanket, there's a little something for everyone. And the best part? Each tea is sustainably sourced, so you can sip with a clear conscience.

Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it all to yourself (I won't tell), the Tea Runners Subscription Box ensures every month is a tea party waiting to happen.

Here Are Three Reasons Your Friends Would Adore You For Gifting Them the Tea Runners Subscription Box

1. A Surprise Every Month: You’ll keep their excitement levels high with a fresh selection of teas each month, making every delivery feel like a mini celebration—who doesn’t love a surprise in the mail?
2. Ultimate Tea Knowledge: Each box comes with tasting notes and brew suggestions, so they can channel their inner tea expert and impress everyone with their newfound knowledge—fancy tea parties, here we come!
3. Perfect for Cozy Moments: You’re basically giving them permission to indulge in cozy self-care rituals, making their tea time feel special and luxurious—talk about friendship goals!

So, grab your favorite mug, kick back, and let the flavor adventure begin—your friend's taste buds will thank you!

Use code HALFOFF for 50% off your first box with a 3+ month subscription.

Treat your loved ones to the gift of deliciousness with Simple Goodness Sisters Coffee Collection Syrups—the ultimate upgrade for their coffee game. These farm-to-cup syrups are made with real, natural ingredients—think Rhubarb Vanilla Bean or Huckleberry Spruce—that turn your everyday brew into something bold and flavorful. Crafted by sisters who know a thing or two about good taste, these syrups are perfect for anyone who wants a little kick in their coffee without the overly sweet artificial nonsense.

All syrups are vegan, made with organic cane sugar and whole ingredients from scratch in small batches in glass bottles, and free from dyes, extracts, and artificial additives. They start with real fruit, cold brew, cider, herbs sourced from local farms, and organically grown spices.

Ideal for elevating your morning cup or gifting to that one friend who won't shut up about their espresso machine, these syrups balance freshness with a unique flavor twist that’s sure to impress.

Reasons Why You Should Gift Your Friends This Syrup Set

1. Because it’s cheaper than paying for their bougie café habit—and now they’ll owe you coffee.
2. They'll finally stop pretending to taste "notes of blackberry" in their plain black coffee.
3. It's the perfect way to say, "I care about your coffee... but not enough to buy you an espresso machine."
4. It’s the perfect excuse for them to stop drinking plain coffee and start experimenting—because who needs a coffee snob when you can be a syrup savant?

Whether you’re a fan of hot lattes or iced coffees, a dash of this syrup will make you feel like a DIY barista.

The Joco Reusable Glass Coffee Cup makes my vegan gift guide every year, and it’s not just because I’m obsessed with mine (though I am). The real reason? Over 500 billion disposable cups—yes, billion—are tossed out globally each year, and that number’s only climbing. Paper, Styrofoam, plastic—you name it, it’s piling up.

That’s a whole lot of “to-go” ending up in “forever.”

These throwaway cups drain natural resources, pump out CO2, and most head straight for the landfill, joining the global waste parade. Swapping to a reusable cup like Joco’s is a simple way to cut down on the clutter, one sip at a time.

Features:

• Made from high-grade, eco-friendly borosilicate glass
• Thermal silicone sleeve for a comfortable, secure grip
• Anti-splash, ergonomic silicone lid for easy, on-the-go sipping
• Available in barista-friendly sizes: 16oz, 12oz, and 8oz
• BPA-free and food-safe, offering peace of mind with every sip

Let’s be real—single-serve coffee pods are the environmental equivalent of that one friend who never recycles. With over 5 billion pods hitting landfills every year, most of them made from non-biodegradable plastic and foil, it’s a lot of waste for a few sips of convenience.

That’s where these Reusable K Cup Filters come in, making them the perfect gift for the eco-conscious coffee lover. Not only do they let them enjoy their Keurig guilt-free, but they can also brew their favorite coffee beans instead of being stuck with whatever pods are on the shelf.

It’s a small change with a big impact—and a thoughtful gift that’s as good for the earth as it is for their caffeine fix.

If you've ever wondered what's really in your cup, The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide is your passport to the ancient, intriguing world of tea.

This beautifully crafted book isn't just about sipping—it’s about exploring tea’s rich cultural history, from the misty mountains of China to the vibrant tea fields of Sri Lanka. Packed with fascinating details, you’ll get the lowdown on everything from tea-growing techniques to how different regions shape those subtle (and not-so-subtle) flavors.

For the tea drinker who likes a side of history with their brew, this book is perfect. Whether you’re into green, black, or something in between, this guide has you covered with expert tips on how to brew the perfect cup, minus the pretense. It’s a great gift for anyone who takes their tea seriously or those who want to sound like they know what “terroir” means at the next tea party.

Three Fast Facts From The Story of Tea

1. Origins of Tea Drinking: Tea has been consumed for over 5,000 years, starting in ancient China, where it was initially used for medicinal purposes before becoming a daily beverage.
2. Varieties Explained: The book delves into the six main categories of tea: white, green, oolong, black, yellow, and pu-erh—each with distinct processing methods and flavor profiles influenced by regional practices.
3. Perfect Brewing Tips: It offers practical advice on brewing times and temperatures for different types of tea, ensuring you get the best possible cup every time, whether you're steeping delicate greens or robust black teas.

Ideal for gifting to a vegan tea lover in your life—because who doesn’t want to dive into the story behind every sip?

The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing—Coffees Explored, Explained, and Enjoyed is a delightful journey through the globe’s coffee-growing regions. It is perfect for anyone who believes that caffeine is not just a beverage but a lifestyle. This beautifully illustrated guide takes readers on a caffeinated adventure, showcasing the diverse landscapes and cultures that cultivate our cherished brown bean.

With vibrant full-color photographs that practically invite you to take a sip, the book pairs these visuals with concise, informative text that covers everything from cultivation quirks to brewing secrets. It’s like a world tour for your taste buds, minus the jet lag.

Organized by continent and then further by country or region, The World Atlas of Coffee presents the brew in color spreads packed with information, including:

• The history of coffee, generally and regionally
• The role of colonialism
• Map of growing regions and detailed maps
• Charts explaining differences in growing areas within a country
• Inset boxes (For example, what is the Potato Defect? Is Cuban coffee legal in the United States?)
• The politics of coffee and the fair trade, organic and shade-grown phenomena
• Beautiful color photographs

Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just someone who enjoys a good cup of joe, this atlas offers valuable insights and a few chuckles along the way. After all, who knew that learning about coffee could be this entertaining? It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves coffee and could use a little more humor in their daily grind.

Is your friend in desperate need of a vacation but too broke to book one? This Japanese Garden Teahouse Jigsaw Puzzle brings the serenity of a tea garden right to their living room!

This isn’t just a puzzle; it’s a delightful way to temporarily escape the chaos of modern life—no meditation retreat necessary. Picture this: your friend, with a cup of vegan chai in hand, strategically placing pieces as they unveil a serene scene of a teahouse nestled among cherry blossoms.

Not only will they get to flex their problem-solving skills, but they’ll also experience that glorious moment when the last piece fits. It’s like the cherry on top of a vegan sundae, but way more satisfying. Plus, when they finish, they’ll have a gorgeous piece of art to display—because nothing says “I have my life together” quite like a completed puzzle hanging on the wall.

This gift is perfect for anyone who appreciates a little peace and quiet or who needs a break from scrolling through endless TikTok videos. So, help them channel their inner puzzler with this whimsical adventure in a box.

Who knew serenity could come in 1,000 pieces?