If you’re a coffee lover – you won’t be surprised to hear that you’re not alone in this big bad world of caffeine addicts and java fiends – but that’s the beauty of it, right?

There’s nothing greater than a good cup of coffee, that’s something that we can all agree on. But modifying, tailoring and perfecting the experience is something that just about everyone can always be improving.

That’s where gadgets, gizmos and general porcelain that comes into play and boy have we got a selection for you. Here are 6 things that you absolutely must have if you love coffee even half as much as we do!

1. Bialetti French Press

First thing’s first – a French Press. Nothing says ‘don’t even look at me before I’ve had my morning coffee’ quite like a French Press and we’ve got the perfect one for you.

A reasonably priced and easy to pick up Bialetti French Press is the class addition to any kitchen of serious coffee lovers.

The simplistic and elegant press produces a hyped-up 8 cups of rich, authentic coffee to get your day off to a great start. The high quality 18/10 stainless steel and heat-resistant borosilicate glass work great together – not just in looks – but in practicality too. It’s easy to clean, dishwasher safe and with a 2-year warranty, you know it’s a product you can rely on.

It’s not only great for coffee, but herbal infusions and teas to work great if you fancy a change of speed. Perfect for any budding coffee addicts.

2. Kool 8 – Durable, eco-friendly, insulated flask

Coffee on the go? Don’t mind if I do. Wanting to save money and finally kick the Starbucks habit? A durable, eco-friendly and insulated flask is absolutely the way to go.

Turning to the best water bottles of the year, coming out on top is the durable, eco-friendly, insulated Kool 8 water bottle/flask. It’s number 1 for a reason and with a gorgeous stainless steel design, it’s easy to see why.

Each bottle comes with a tea infuser so you don’t just have to love coffee (or water) to love your new bottle. Temperature control keeps cold things cold for 24 hours and hot things hot for up to 12 – so you can store your beverages, soup, hotdogs, whatever you want for a full half a day before consuming at their optimal temps. Ahhhh.

If that doesn’t quite tickle your fancy, you might be swayed with the socially-conscious nature of the company – it’s not another Amazon startup with no morals – oh no. Kool 8 works to donate their bottles and clean water to those in need throughout the world with 20% of each purchase going towards making the world a better place.

3. Knit coffee cozy

Own a coffee cup but worried about it catching a cold in the winter months? Us neither, but regardless, a cute knit coffee cozy is an absolute must if you love knitted goods, coffee and personalisation as much as we do.

Investing in a coffee cozy is perhaps the cutest investment you’ll make all year. It’s a conversation starter, a great stocking filler, wedding present, teacher gift or whatever other excuses to get one for yourself.

By far the cutest cop on the list.

4. Unique and fun coffee mug

If you’ve ever worked an office job – you’ll know the value of a unique coffee mug. But not all mugs are made equally and if you really want to stand out in this world, if you want to show you mean business, and you want to let your personality shine through, a unique and fun coffee mug is the tool you must have.

Whether it’s a mug from your favorite sitcom, one gifted from your children or this free range cage number – having a mug that you love is, if anything, more important than the coffee that finds its way inside.

Don’t hold back, go big or go home. Novelty mugs are the way forward – for gifts to your friends, family and yourself – there’s nothing better.

5. Hopped up coffee

Ever wanted a way to sneak a craft beer into your morning coffee without everyone looking at you like you’re some sort of psychopath? Of course, you have, and now you can!

Getting yourself some beans from Hopped Up Coffee is the stress-free way to include beer in your morning routine with a selection of flavours including Chocolate Stout, Black IPA, and Scottish Ale to get your day started.

The specialty coffee blends combine flavours that you had no idea would be perfect together by using the hops usually used to build a beer. Frankly, our only question is one of why this hasn’t been done earlier!

6. Custom stamped coffee spoon

Last but not least in the thrilling tale of bits and pieces that you need if you’re a coffee lover comes the most overlooked item in anyone’s coffee arsenal. The spoon.

Custom cutlery is one of the most thoughtful gifts around, but a custom coffee spoon? That’s new territory, but we’re more than glad that it’s here and here to stay.

That’s right, you can now buy your very own custom coffee spoon as either a gift to others or more likely, for yourself. Choose whatever you’d like to be stamped into the spoons curved edge – whether it’s ‘Happy Birthday Grandma’ or ‘Get your own spoon, Gavin’ – the sky’s the limit.

Who said it was just the mug that could be custom?

There you have it

So there you have it, 6 of the very best things that you absolutely must have if you’re potty about coffee. The Bialetti French press, Kool 8 insulated flask, knit coffee cozy, unique and fun coffee mug, Hopped Up coffee and finally custom stamped coffee spoon.

I mean what more you could really want?

This article comes from Michael Reddy from Digital Authority Partners.