Gift guide
Two bags we recommend as gifts: Stumptown Homestead, a medium blend, and Counter Culture Forty Six, a darker blend that holds up in milk drinks.
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A 12 oz bag is enough to feel like a real gift without asking them to store a huge supply. Homestead is the easier everyday bag. Forty Six leans darker for espresso and milk drinks.
The short list, with a price we checked.
| Pick | Gift | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium blend | Stumptown Homestead Blend Whole Bean (Medium Roast), 12 oz | $16.99 | Check price on Amazon |
| Darker blend | Counter Culture Forty Six Whole Bean Coffee, 12 oz | $24.99 | Check price on Amazon |
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Medium blend
Why we picked it
A medium-roast blend that works as an everyday espresso and drip gift. A 12 oz bag is enough to try without a huge commitment.
$16.99
Amazon new-offer price, checked Nov 6, 2026.
Darker blend
Why we picked it
A darker blend that holds up in milk drinks. It is the espresso-leaning bag we recommend alongside Homestead.
$24.99
Amazon price, checked Nov 2, 2026
Order by Dec 15 for most standard shipping, then confirm the store's own cutoff at checkout.
Prima Coffee prices are checked Nov 5, 2026. Amazon and list prices show the date on each card. Sale prices can be lower.
A scale, pitcher, knock box, cleaning supplies, and beans work with almost any setup. Tampers and puck screens need to match the basket size: 54 mm on most Breville home machines, 58 mm on machines like the Gaggia Classic Pro.
