Five Star Gift Ideas

For a coffee cupping enthusiast like your daughter, there are several gift ideas that can enhance her coffee tasting experience and deepen her love for this art. Here are some meaningful and personal gift suggestions:

1. Specialty Coffee Subscription: Surprise your daughter with a subscription to a specialty coffee club. This will allow her to explore and taste a variety of unique and high-quality coffees from different regions around the world. Opt for a subscription that offers tasting notes and origin information, enhancing the coffee cupping experience.

2. Coffee Cupping Set: Consider gifting her a complete coffee cupping set. This typically includes specialized coffee tasting cups, a cupping spoon, and a cupping bowl. Look for a set made from high-quality materials, like ceramic or glass, to enhance the experience and showcase the coffee's aroma and flavor profiles.

3. Coffee Grinder: Grinding coffee beans just before cupping can significantly enhance the flavors and aromas. Invest in a high-quality coffee grinder that allows her to adjust the grind size based on different brewing methods. Burr grinders are preferable as they provide a more consistent grind.

4. Professional Cupping Spoon: Cupping spoons are designed specifically for coffee cupping to slurp the coffee and taste its different attributes. Consider gifting her a professional cupping spoon, which is made from stainless steel and has a deep bowl that can hold enough coffee for evaluation.

5. Coffee Flavor Wheel: A coffee flavor wheel is a visual guide that helps identify and describe different coffee flavors. It can be a valuable tool for coffee cupping enthusiasts to expand their aroma and taste vocabulary. Look for a flavor wheel that also includes aroma profiles, as it will enhance her ability to identify and describe specific coffee characteristics.

6. Coffee Books: For a coffee lover, books about coffee can be an excellent source of knowledge and inspiration. Consider gifting her books that delve into the history of coffee, explore different roasting techniques, or provide in-depth information about the cupping process. Some popular choices include The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffmann and The Coffee Cupper's Handbook by Ted Lingle.

7. Coffee Cupping Workshop or Course: If you want to give your daughter a truly immersive experience, look for local coffee cupping workshops or courses. This will provide her with the opportunity to learn about cupping techniques from professionals, engage in hands-on tasting, and deepen her knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Remember, the most important aspect of any gift is the thought behind it. Consider your daughter's preferences and interests when making your choice, and she is sure to appreciate the personal touch.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Den Eligue Delos Reyes says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Gave it as a birthday gift to my daughter and she loved it! It was shipped earlier than expected, was in good condition, and printed on high quality paper. Over-all 5 stars 👍🏻”