Kitchen & Bar Gift Ideas

Give them a barista in a box as a gift, or more accurately a top rated espresso machine from De'Longhi! This is as close to having a Starbucks in your kitchen as it gets. This little unit will brew all their favorite coffee house drinks like lattes, iced coffees, cappuccino, latte macchiatos and much more. It's got a very small footprint considering all the drinks it can make and it heats up in just 25 seconds with an auto turn off after 9 minutes. It uses pods rather than loose coffee that can be sometimes messy. Promising review: Every…

A classic turned modern glass tea pot with a built in infuser would be a lovely gift for a tea lover. This top rated one from Vahdam India is not only a great product, but it's priced affordably too at under $25. It has 100% lead-free borosilicate glass that's durable and won't crack when the water is hot. The built in infuser is stainless steel and extra fine so that none of the loose tea material escapes. They'll also enjoy the no drip/no spill design and it's even microwave and dishwasher safe. An easy to use and easy on…

Beautifully handcrafted with a classic look, this is a modern take on a typical liquor decanter made from sparkling crystalline glass. This is the decanter they'll reach for at the end of a long day, or perhaps the start of a long weekend! It's made by a European glass collective that dates back to 1923 and made exclusively for Crate & Barrel. Pair this with a bottle of their favorite liquor like whiskey and watch their faces light up. Holds 38oz of liquor and comes with glass stopper. Promising review: We purchased a new bar cart and this decanter…

With this handmade stone omelet maker, they'll be able to whip up a healthy breakfast or snack in just 45 seconds. Give them this so they can eat good and feel good. Each one of the omelet makers are created in Texas by a gentleman called Tony Holman and you'll get a recipe along with the dish for the perfect microwave omelet. This would make a great gift for someone that never has enough time or struggles to make a healthy meal at home because something else is more important. [caption id="attachment_6891" align="aligncenter" width="840"] 45 Second Handmade Stone Omelet…

This kitchen gadget will stir their cooking concoctions automatically so they can go and do the other million things they have on their list. UncommonGoods offers two variations - either a battery powered or rechargeable model. There isn't much difference in price really, especially for a good gift idea like this. Reviewers rate the automatic pan stirrer highly, saying it's easy to use and just as important - it's easy to clean. Some people haven't even heard that there IS something like an automatic pan stirrer so they'll be doubly grateful that you've bough it for them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDA91bg0Ht8

Let them enjoy the delicious aroma and taste of fresh espresso drinks - on demand - made right in their own home. The Nespresso Vertuo is a compact espresso and coffee machine that uses pre-filled pods for a perfect extraction every single time. One unique feature with this countertop coffee center is the generous crema that floats ontop of each drink. Crema is a rich, velvety deeply intense flavor that's difficult to get right even with machines priced double or triple the cost of the Nespresso Vertuo. There's a wide range of Nespresso capsules available - they'll be able…

Their whiskey has to be enjoyed cold and this ice mould and glass set will make that happen. Ice cubes melt quickly because they're exposed on all sides. That means diluted whiskey. This wedge will keep their whiskey chilled and the ice won't melt as fast because it's a wedge shape. This set comes with the double mold and perfectly sized glass so they can enjoy their beverage just the way they like it over and over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHpXJEgCLc4

This is a super best selling espresso machine that'll let them create  gourmet coffee house drinks right in their own home. It has an integrated conical burr grinder that grinds on demand and delivers the exact amount of coffee needed right into the portafilter. They can use any type of coffee bean and the unit delivers the optimum water pressure for the perfect cup of coffee. There's also a steam wand so they can froth up a pitcher of milk to top off their new expertly prepared coffee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtvXKPBrYXk