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The Guardian - UK

Christmas coffee gift guide – in pictures

Delonghi: <strong>House of Dorchester coffee chocolate collection</strong> (£5, John
House of Dorchester coffee chocolate collection (£5, John Lewis)

Bursting with rich blends of distinctive coffee flavours, using coffee from Colombia and chocolate made from west African cocoa beans, each one of these delicious, luxury dark, milk and white chocolates is hand-finished.
Photograph: PR
Delonghi: <strong>Magnifica Super Compact Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine</strong> (£499.9
Magnifica Super Compact Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine (£499.99, John Lewis)

The Magnifica grinds beans from fresh internally, for the best tasting coffee. The unique De’Longhi milk carafe heats and froths fresh milk, so you can recreate coffee-shop favourites, including cappuccinos and lattes, at the touch of a button. The milk carafe can also be stored in the fridge after use, to keep milk chilled.
Photograph: De'Longhi
Delonghi: <strong>Scultura Traditional Pump Coffee Machine</strong> (£199.99, John Le
Scultura Traditional Pump Coffee Machine (£199.99, John Lewis)

Taking inspiration from contemporary Italian design, this futuristic-looking machine is a fantastic addition to a contemporary kitchen. Offering an authentic and hands-on barista experience at home, it can create traditional espressos plus all your favourite milky coffee drinks thanks to the milk frother. It can be used with ground coffee or Easy Serving Espresso pods.
Photograph: De'Longhi
Delonghi: <strong>The Coffee Connoisseurs Collection</strong> (£54, <a href=
The Coffee Connoisseurs Collection (£54, seaislandcoffee.com)

Perfect for serious coffee lovers, this gift set (available as four different grinds including whole coffee beans) contains Helena coffee and Greenwell Estate Hawaii Kona Private Reserve, presented with a W.Wright Company stylish silver “cupping” spoon.
Photograph: De'Longhi
DeLonghi gift guide: <strong>Alma de Cuba 250g coffee bean tin</strong> (£20, <a href=
Alma de Cuba 250g coffee bean tin (£20, almacuba.com)
Producing a smooth yet strong medium body coffee, Alma de Cuba beans grow in rich and fertile Cuban soils.
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DeLonghi gift guide: <strong>De’Longhi Prima Donna XS Bean to Cup Coffee Machine </strong>(£995
De’Longhi Prima Donna XS Bean to Cup Coffee Machine (£995 from John Lewis)

At 19.5cm wide, this slimline bean-to-cup machine is ideal for coffee lovers with smaller kitchens, combining style, versatility and performance in one small but perfectly formed package. It grinds beans internally – for the freshest and most authentic taste – and heats and froths fresh milk in the De’Longhi milk carafe, which can be kept in the fridge after use. The ultimate in compact convenience.
Photograph: De’Longhi
DeLonghi gift guide: <strong>Montezuma’s “Espresso Yourself” chocolate hamper</strong> (£25, <a
Montezuma’s “Espresso Yourself” chocolate hamper (£25, moonpig.com)

This heavenly hamper is perfect for chocoholics and/or coffee lovers.
Photograph: Julia Toms
DeLonghi gift guide: <strong>De’Longhi PrimaDonna S Colours Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine </strong>
De’Longhi PrimaDonna S Colours Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine (£1,195 from John Lewis)

With eight on-trend colours to choose from – including Red Fruits pictured above – these machines compliment any kitchen and are a stylish gift for real coffee aficionados. It grinds fresh beans and heats and froths fresh milk for delicious and authentic coffee drinks, including milky lattes and cappuccinos.
Photograph: De’Longhi
DeLonghi gift guide: De’Longhi cappuccino glasses (£14.99 for two from delonghi.co.uk) Enjoy a s
De’Longhi cappuccino glasses (£14.99 for two from delonghi.co.uk or John Lewis) Enjoy a stylish coffee with these glasses – individually mouth-blown from borosilicate glass. Photograph: Alessandro Bon
DeLonghi gift guide: De’Longhi Motivo Traditional Pump Espresso Machine (£129.99 from Argos and
De’Longhi Motivo Traditional Pump Espresso Machine (£129.99 from Argos and Currys)

New, colourful and affordable, this traditional pump espresso machine offers an authentic, barista-style experience at home. It creates the perfect espresso or Americano and the traditional milk frother can be used to make your favourite coffee drinks. A fantastic choice that won’t blow the gift budget. Available in four fresh and funky colours.
Photograph: De’Longhi
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