Coffee Mug Gift Basket

Perhaps you have found this neat coffee mug that you just know your coffee guru will absolutely love. Or perhaps you cannot afford to create or buy a coffee gift basket. Why not make a coffee mug gift basket?

First, find a really unique and cool coffee mug. There are so many varieties available that it's actually hard to narrow it down to just one mug. If money is an issue, you can find very inexpensive mugs at your local thrift shop such as Good Will or Salvation Army. As an added bonus, many of these mugs are worth far more than the asking price.

Now gather some small packets of gourmet or flavored coffee. If you can't find or afford to buy some small packages, think re-gifting. Add in some other small items such as hot cocoa, chocolates, teas, mints, etc. Finally, use cellophane and colored ribbon to dress up the mug.

Watch the video and see how it's done. While it's not a elaborate as a coffee gift basket, the coffee gift mug will surely convey your message to the receiver and will be very mush appreciated. Remember, it's the thought that counts.

Drink Coffee: Do Stupid Things Faster

To Those of us who are coffee drinkers, we simply cannot get our day started without a cup or three of our favorite morning pick-me-up. Once we get our morning fix or caffeine, it's as if nothing can stop us from conquering the world. Well, maybe more like we have enough get up and go to finally get going.

It may sound silly that people think this way. But the average American spends $1,100 on coffee and drinks nearly 70 gallons of this black gold per year.

Many people believe that coffee supplies them with energy and creativity. An extreme example - according to legend Honore de Balzac consumed 50 cups of coffee per day to fuel his writing. Or how about an example of extreme thinking at the other end of the scale. In 1511, coffee was banned in Mecca because it was believed to stimulate radical thinking.

Yet, another stupid notion: a 1674 petition by women in England to ban coffee from men under 60 years of age because they said it was turning their men into useless corpses.

Perish the thought, but do you know what happens when coffee is decaffeinated? The coffee manufactures sell the caffeine to soft drink makers and pharmaceutical companies. Hey send some of that my way!

While on the subject of coffee, here's a fun fact. Starbucks was named after Capt Ahab's first mate in the novel Moby Dick. Starbucks founders had considered the name Pequod's, Ahab's ship.

And another fun fact, no nuts in Chock Full O'Nuts coffee.The name actually comes from the name of the chain of nut shops that the owner converted into coffee shops.

So there you have it, drink coffee and do stupid things faster!

Top 5 Pre-Made Coffee Gift baskets

While creating your own coffee gift basket is ultimately the best expression of your creativity, not everyone will have the time, patience, or artistic flare to make a coffee gift basket that reflects his or her true personality. If this situation finds you, then it is best to select a pre-made coffee gift basket that suits your tastes and budget. At the same time, consider what your gift recipient would truly appreciate receiving as a gift.

Delight Expressions Coffee and Chocolate Lovers Gourmet Food Gift Basket

This Coffee and chocolate Gift Basket will delight any coffee and chocolate lover. It comes filled with an assortment of coffees, espresso beans, Godiva chocolate Almonds, a coffee latte candy bag, Capuccino wafer roll, chocolate truffles, truffles cookies and wafers.

This gift basket is beautifully designed, hand crafted, hand-wrapped and includes your personalized gift message in a complementary card.

Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Espresso Yourself Coffee Lovers Set

Your java loving junkie is sure get a kick out of this clever arrangement presented in a woven coffee "sack." 

The "Espresso Yourself Coffee Lovers Gift Basket" from Art of Appreciation is a great fit for any gift-giving occasion--and it won't break your gift budget either. The handcrafted gift includes premium coffee and an assortment of popular coffee flavored goodies and dunkers to please friends, family, or associates. The gift comes ready to give in a cleverly arranged reusable burlap coffee "sack".

Includes: Dolcetto Tiramisu Pastry Cookies, Torani Almond Hazelnut Biscotti, Barista Blend Cafe Latte Mix, Premium Bellagio Tuscany Coffee, Bali's Best Latte Candy, and Heavenly Gourmet Shortbread Cookies presented in a Woven Basket that looks like a coffee sack.

Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Coffee Lovers Care Package Gift Box

This thoughtful Coffee Lovers Care Package is a great gift box arrangement, complete with a coffee mug, then filled to overflowing with premium coffee and gourmet go togethers for your java loving recipient to enjoy. Cleverly presented, boxed and bowed.

This gift box is individually crafted with attention to detail, tied with ribbon for presentation, ready for gift giving.

Includes: Premium Columbian Coffee, Jamocha Almond Fudge Coffee, Butterscotch Flavored Coffee, Tiramisu Flavored Coffee, Torani Almond Hazelnut Biscotti, Keepsake Coffee Themed Mug, Barista Blend Café Latte Mix, Amaretto White Chocolate Wafer Cookie, Dark Chocolate Wafer Cookie, Bali’s Best Espresso Candy , Heavenly Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Mocha Hazelnut Java Wafer Cookie.

  Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Coffee Caddy with Treats

Send your best wishes with this handsome coffee gift package featuring an assortment of premium coffees paired with gourmet go-togethers to enjoy. Your gift is presented in a handsome caddy that would compliment any home or offices decor. It's perfect for organization, storage, keep pens, papers and notes together or makes a handy catch all. Includes premium Columbian coffee, jamocha almond fudge coffee, butterscotch flavored coffee, barista blend cafe latte mix, cappucino coffee drink mix, chocolate truffle cookie,bali's best espresso candy, luscious lemon biscotti bites, espresso glazed toasted almonds, heavenly gourmet chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate raspberry tea cake all arranged in a black caddy gift tote.

This gift is individually crafted with attention to detail, tied with a bow for presentation and ready for gift giving.

Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Coffee Connoisseur Gourmet Food Basket

The "Coffee Connoisseur Gourmet Food Gift Basket" provides a host of coffees paired with delicious gourmet go-togethers to nibble, dunk, and savor. Treats include chocolate chip cookies, biscotti, chocolate espresso beans, and a double chocolate brownie to compliment the Columbian coffee, Espresso coffee, and delicious flavored coffees in the basket. The "Coffee Connoisseur" gift basket is handcrafted, ribbon tied, and ready to impress friends, family, or associates.

Featuring an assortment of premium flavored coffees, espresso candies, Italian chocolate raspberry espresso cake, cafe cookies, and more. Perfect for birthdays, thank you gifts, or anytime they'd love to receive a great gift basket from you.

Make Your Own Coffee Gift Basket

Looking for an easy, fragrant gift to give to an office co-worker, friend, neighbor, or that special coffee lover in your life, consider making a coffee gift basket. It's very easy to make and allows you to be as simple or creative as you want.

You need only a few items to make your coffee gift basket a unique, thoughtful gift that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. You first need a basket, such as wicker basket with a handle for easy carrying. You will need some fill material to take up room and provide padding to keep everything in place. Fill material can be crumpled newspaper, plastic grocery bags, wrinkled up Kraft paper, etc. And finally, some nice colored tissue paper to put over the fill material.

Next select some nice coffee related gifts such as a coffee press, single serve coffee maker, coffee storage container, coffee grinder, etc. This is usually the biggest item in the basket and will be placed in the middle to attract the giftee's attention.

Now for selecting the coffee. Put in a nice selection of different types and flavors of coffee. You can find gourmet coffee in a variety of sizes for single serve pouches all the way up through 10- and 12-cup packets. Also, consider flavored creamers that require refrigeration.

Finally, toss in some items that go well with coffee, such as crunchy cookies, chocolate, miniature donuts, etc. Let your mind run wild. Try to select items that will not overpower the coffee when consumed together. Personally, I like to include items I know the recipient would like but probably would not buy for him or her self on a regular basis.

Take a look at this video to see just how quick and easy it is to create a coffee gift basket.