Having the right vessel to drink out of makes all the difference. Every year, Food52 sells hand-made mugs from hardworking ceramicists. You can use their list, or better yet, find something swell at a local shop.
You might know someone who's been brewing coffee in a plastic pour-over. No shame in that game, but it's probably time to upgrade to ceramic. This one is a classic.
You might think this is unnecessary, but then you'll have a sip of frothy hot chocolate and realize just how wrong you were. Better than the electric version, and prettier, too.
You can't make coffee without... coffee. Factory is a little shop that roasts right here in Kalamazoo, and makes sure to keep things carbon neutral. They often offer a gift back around the holidays if you are having a hard time choosing just one.
2018 Core77 Ultimate Gift Guide Rules and Regulations
Prize(s):
2 winning submissions will be chosen—one as Community Choice winner and one overall Editor's Pick winner. One Gift Guide with the most community votes will win a Core77 Mystery Box. One Editor’s Pick will take home an IAMRUNBOX Spin Bag (MSRP $189). Nine Editor's Pick Winners (3 each week) will be announced on November 30th, December 7th and December 14th, 2018 and will receive prizes which may include a $25 gift certificate to MOO, a pin from StudioCult (MSRP $18-22), or a $25 gift certificate to Tetra. The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. The winner(s) must be reachable through the email address provided in their Core77 profile and respond with a mailing address to receive the prize.
Judging Criteria:
Our internal editorial team will be picking the best guides primarily based on the creativity of their theme, the quality of gift selections, as well as image choice. Thematic guides will be given higher priority for editorial judging. Only gift guide submissions with images, descriptions, links, pricing and a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 gifts will be considered.
Eligibility and Limitations:
Participants and winner(s) can only submit a gift guide by signing into a registered Core77 account. Gift Guides can be created until December 14th, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST. Participants are allowed to submit as many gift guides as they wish. Employees of Core77, regular contributors and immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to win.
Voting:
The Community Choice Winner will be determined through voting. Registered Core77 users can sign in to their account to cast a single vote for any gift guide published. Voting closes on December 14th, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST. The Community Choice Winner will be announced on December 18th, 2018 on the homepage of Core77.com.
Publicity, Use of Personal Information:
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Compliance with Law:
The conduct of the Contest is governed by the applicable laws of the United States of America, which take precedence over any rule to the contrary herein.