Regardless of your relationship status, you're probably aware that Valentine's Day takes place on Monday, February 14th. If you're in a relationship and you've only just realised that Valentine's Day is just around the corner then a) you're welcome and b) don't panic - we've got some gift ideas that your significant other is sure to appreciate. Assuming they're a coffee connoisseur, that is! And if they're not, maybe it's time to reassess your life choices…
So read on to find out which coffee-related presents we're recommending this Valentine's Day.
Milk frother
For many people, the best coffees come topped with a glorious, thick, bubbly layer of foam. However, making coffee shop-quality foam at home is almost impossible without a good quality frother.
The good news is that a wide variety of them are available for home use these days and our favourite is Italian coffee company Lavazza's milkEasy frother. Not only does it produce fantastic results across its three settings, the milkEasy is also spacious without taking up much room on your kitchen side, quiet as a mouse and a doddle to clean. Brewtiful.
Coffee storage container
If your partner is a coffee lover, they'll almost certainly have a favourite coffee bean they like to keep a steady supply of in their kitchen. But getting hold of quality coffee counts for nothing if it isn't stored correctly, so why not pick them up a stylish storage container to help them keep their precious beans fresh by keeping them away from moisture, air, heat and light?
This stainless steel container from Coffee Gator is an excellent bit of kit, with a CO2 valve for freshness, a measuring scoop and, best of all, a date tracker to ensure the beans never go bad. It looks the business too and will have your other half wondering where it's bean all their life.
Something to read with their lunchtime brew
Having a coffee with friends is one of life's great delights but so too is enjoying one all by yourself, with nothing for company but peace, quiet, a couple of biscuits and a good book.
But if your significant other loves a good page-turner, finding a new one you're confident they'll enjoy can be a minefield. So what do you do? Get them a book about coffee, of course!
While there are literally hundreds to choose from, we had a great time reading Brian Williams' The Philosophy of Coffee. The brains behind the popular 'Brian's Coffee Spot' blog, this bright and breezy book takes a look at the culture and history of coffee in an accessible and entertaining way - perfect for a lazy afternoon on the couch. You can order a copy here.
Ceramic coffee cups
Something about fancy mugs just makes coffee taste better so what better way to say 'you mocha me so happy' this Valentine's Day than with a set of ceramic coffee cups?
These 320ml stacking mugs from Japanese company Kinto come in a range of colours, are the ideal combination of style and substance and are guaranteed to brighten up any coffee table. We're getting thirsty just looking at them!
A prepaid Cafe2U card
If your partner is a Cafe2U customer, you can pick up the tab for their next few visits with one of our gift cards; pay for five and they'll get the sixth completely free! Words cannot espresso how much they'll appreciate it.
Get in touch with your nearest Cafe2U barista here.
Happy Valentine's Day!
We love a bit of romance at Cafe2U, so we hope everyone has a great time on Valentine's Day. Our mobile baristas will be out and about all day as usual so get in touch if you need a cup of the black stuff delivering to your door.