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DIY Coffee Lover’s Gift Basket For Under $30

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When I’m looking to be creative or simply gift something personal for a friend or family member, I’ll often put together a themed basket.  Baskets can simplify gift-giving, since the theme of the basket determines what types of items will be included.  My husband is a definite coffee-holic,  so I decided I’d put together a Coffee Lover’s Basket as one of his gifts this year.

I like to  keep interesting baskets for future re-gifting, which saves me a bit of money while imposing less of an environmental impact.  Since I had a spa basket, I decided to reuse it for my husband’s gift.  If I did not have a basket, I’d probably select the items first which would guide the size and shape of basket I would need for the gift.  When deciding which items to include, I set the price at $30 or under.

After perusing our local grocery store, I decided that chocolate and coffee would predominate.  Since I’ve been eying Peet’s new Holiday Blend for several weeks now, I picked up a bag as part of my husband’s gift.  The full-bodied blend includes hints of bittersweet chocolate, a floral aroma and a smooth creamy finish.  It sounds delish!  The coffee is actually ground, so I picked up some filters which will make it easy for my husband to brew as soon as he opens the gift.  In that same section, I perused the hot chocolate offerings and decided on a Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa that I think will taste really good if placed in a fresh cup of Peet’s coffee with a splash of milk and a dollop of whipped cream.

Next, I headed to the clearance section, since I suspected the store might have marked down some items from Thanksgiving.  Interestingly enough, I found 2 small boxes of cookies to include.  I then headed to the holiday section for Peppermint Bark which completed my shopping venture.

Once I put everything together at home, I still felt like something was missing.  I have a travel mug that was gifted to me that’s never been used and decided that would finish the gift off.  The only thing left to do was include some crinkled paper (recycled, if available) and a card. The entire gift came in at just under $30 which makes it affordable without sacrificing quality.

You can view my entire shopping venture here.

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141 Responses to DIY Coffee Lover’s Gift Basket For Under $30

  1. Very good idea! I like the contents of your basket.
    I’d start off with a dark French roast coffee. I’d include a cute coffee scoop and ceramic mug, as well as some almond roast. I’d also include a book, because coffee and reading just go together.

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  7. I think it would be great as a stocking stuffer espically the holiday blend,,Id like it in my stocking an nothing else

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  12. Any gift with coffee is good in my book! …. wrapped up, stuffed in a stocking, just the smell of great coffee is awesome!

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  14. I would make a basket with a few different types of coffee ( dark roat, signature blend etc) and a few boxes of chocolate. I think chocolate and coffee compliment each other.

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  24. There are a number of desserts I make which include coffee. I would put a basket with the recipes and some of the needed ingredients that would not need refrigeration.

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  25. I would love to create a French gift basket with their French Roast coffee – perhaps a cute black and white polka dot mug, an Eiffel Tower statue, mini dessert plates, some macaroons and a beret! Cute!

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  35. I’d make a breakfast basket. I’d get the House Blend coffee & add pancake mix, syrup and a grocery store gift card to purchase bacon or sausage.

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  45. Café Solano T included in a new mom basket. some baby items like booties and a little hat and some up all the time not sleeping mom essentials like coffee and candy comfy mommy socks, invigorating body wash or soap etc

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  52. I would great a holiday goodie basket and would include homemade cookies and candies as well as the Peet’s Espresso Forte flavored coffee-all goodies I know my grandmother (who would be receiving the gift) would love.
    hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com

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  65. I would pick the Holiday Blend and Aged Java Duo along with some Peet’s Dutch Cocoa, Jo’s Peppermint Bark and Chocolate Toffee Almonds for the sweet tooth.

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  74. I would buy a few bags of coffee, make some chocolate covered spoons, add a box of turbinado sugar… put it in a pretty gift box and its ready to go!!

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  76. I would use Holiday Blend and add a few cups and some cookies for a cute basket

    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  77. I would purchase a new coffee maker and include a variety of Peet’s coffee, some biscotti and new mugs as a gift.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  86. I would have a gift basket with a REALLY big mug (16-20 oz.), a wooden coffee scoop, and a few coffee blends like the signature blend and the Holiday Blend. And chocolate because every gift basket should have chocolate 🙂

    kdkdcats at yahoo dot com

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  88. I’d do a relaxation basket for my sis.
    Sumatra coffee – as that’s her favorite.
    And a scented candle, essential and relaxing bubble bath.
    Yep she’s like that!
    Thank you.
    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

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  93. I like the idea of giving a small “morning break” gift basket to someone. I would include a package of Peets Major Dickason’s Blend® coffee either regular of decaf and some homemade shortbread sticks. reejen at comcast dot net

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  98. Metal Detecting gift basket for my enthusiast with
    Peet’s Uzuri African Blend coffee
    Coin bag holders
    digging trowel
    hankerchieves
    tote bag
    Godiva chocolates
    Planters nut variety selection

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  100. I’d put together Peet’s French Roast, some fresh baked croissants and some excellent quality jams for a French themed breakfast basket.

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  105. For someone new to coffee I would get several samples ranging from a light roast to a dark and even possibly some flavors. Specialty sugar and or spoons can be a good addition. For some, they drink coffee during relaxing time – if those people also like puzzles and such a book of same might be nice or a book of some other sort or even a magazine or two on their favorite subject. I like to create an ‘experience’ package more than just a themed one.

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  126. For hubby: French roast, a bottle or two of choclate stevia,biscotti, a German chocolate bar, a few German beers, some stinky cheese and tickets Munich! LOL One can dream!
    spcale at yahoo dot com.

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  131. I would use Peet’s Holiday Blend Coffee and combine it with home baked cookies to create a tasty gift basket. 🙂 Thank you.

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  136. I make a homemade recreation of Peet’s (no longer sold in stores) iced coffee mix that I’d include in a Peet’s gift basket. And given the likely recipients…a pint of Jameson’s so they could “Irish up” their holiday cuppa. Love Peet’s…I can walk to my local shop.

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  137. So sorry…previous post got away without my name!
    I make a homemade recreation of Peet’s (no longer sold in stores) iced coffee mix that I’d include in a Peet’s gift basket. And given the likely recipients…a pint of Jameson’s so they could “Irish up” their holiday cuppa. Love Peet’s…I can walk to my local shop.

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  139. I’m following you on FB too, and I’m subbed to your feed via Google Reader. I’m George Comstock pretty much everywhere (but mainly in Tustin, lol)

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