Chocolate better watch out – our pick of the best coffee advent calendars will blow you out of the water. Whether with milk, two sugars or straight black, a cup of coffee in the morning is a proper ritual. Some of us couldn’t be without it. You probably expect to buy a chocolate when advent calendar season rolls around. Why not choose something different this year?
There are plenty of non-traditional advent calendars these days – from beauty to tea calendars to take your fancy. Even our plant-based friends are no longer left out; they are available to try a wide variety of vegan advent calendars at Christmas time. Everyone deserves to feel festive…
Best coffee advent calendar at a glance
We’ve handpicked our favourite coffee advent calendars this year to help you (or your caffeine-obsessed loved one) wake up with a cheeky grin as they sip their new coffee of the day. Sounds peaceful, right? When everything in the morning rush feels so hectic, sitting down for a hot drink can help the stress slip away – and help invigorate, and energise you for the day ahead.
Best coffee advent calendars
Boot up your trusty coffee machine, and try some new roasts…
Tried and tested by Yours.co.uk
Start your Christmas countdown with our budget-friendly pick: the Beanies Coffee Advent Calendar. Featuring 24 windows, you can enjoy two coffees a day (44 sachets to be precise) from a wide array of assorted flavours. And, not forgetting the two mystery full-sized jars of Beanies instant coffee. Sugar-free, low-calorie and vegan-friendly, it's a great pick for those who haven't got a coffee machine.
Natalie Knowles thinks this is right up her street... as she loves coffee, and the novelty flavours are an opportunity to get creative and make sweet treats, such as Gingerbread Latte and Caramel Macchiato. It's indulgent whilst being sugar-free and low-calorie. She thinks this advent calendar is exceptionally good value for money because you get two full-size jars of Beanies flavoured coffee, plus 44 stick sachets. So, you can enjoy two coffee treats a day in the run-up to Christmas. Natalie found it exciting, plus the perforated squares are easy to open. We love it!
Piper got to try the Beanies offering, too... and loved every bit of it. She loved the full-sized Beanies and tried the weird and wacky (but totally festive) sachets every day. Such a fabulous selection.
Pros
- 44 sachets (two per day) to try a wide variety of flavours
- Incudes two full-size jars of Beanies instant coffee
- Sugar-free, low-calorie and suitable for vegans
Cons
- Instant may not suit the snobbiest of coffee drinkers!
Tried and tested by Yours.co.uk homes writer, Natalie
Or, consider our favourite: the Pact Coffee Advent Calendar. It features 25 specialty coffees, hand-picked by experts from eight different countries. Pact Coffee hopes you'll learn as you taste - with notes on each coffee. Perhaps, you'll find a coffee expert, looking out for flavours and characteristics. And, of course, you can find out the coffee's story - whether bright, light, fruit, dark, rich or velvety...
Natalie calls it... a must for any coffee lover, the Pact Advent Calendar contains 25 unique, ethical, and sustainably produced coffees from smallholder farmers. The coffees are expertly roasted, ground and sealed in 18g sachets to retain their freshness. Upon opening the sachet, the coffee has a wonderful aroma. She brewed her coffee in an Aeropress, which tasted fresh and delicious.
Each sleeve has information about the coffee's provenance. For example, Natalie enjoyed a coffee from Integral Cipres in Honduras. It had tasting notes and a write-up on the farm and producer. This is a treat for coffee connoisseurs who enjoy discovering speciality and small-batch coffees.
In addition, the Advent calendar is beautifully designed and the sort of box one would want to keep to store knick-knacks. Buying from an ethical business is one small way we can spread some good this Christmas, and with Pact, that means supporting small producers worldwide.
Pros
- You’ll enjoy a new coffee every day
- Discover the story behind each of them
- 100% ethically sourced and recyclable
Cons
- Only ground and whol-ebean are available!
Best ground coffee advent calendar
RISE COFFEEwww.risecoffeebox.co.uk
Suitable for various brewing methods, this RISE Coffee Advent Calendar is a festive treat for coffee lovers. Christmas 2024 just got an upgrade with a 17g pouch a day - perfect for 1-2 cups, with tasting notes ranging from chocolate to fruity. From Brazil to Ethiopia, you're treated to 24 ground coffees from around the world - with a QR code to scan for extra details about your medium and dark roasts.
Customers like this coffee for its variety and flavour - and the packaging is fabulous, too.
Pros
- Experience a new world of flavours and aromas
- Made in the UK with top-coffees from around the world
- Ensures a delicious ground coffee to brew every day
Cons
- You'll need a Mokka pot or cafetiere for this one!
Tried and tested by Yours.co.uk homes writer, Natalie
Explore a range of coffees, including limited-edition blends, available for both Original and Vertuo coffee machines. Natalie was lucky enough to try Nespresso's festive Vertuo calendar last year.
Natalie tested last year's offering and loved it... Nespresso's 2023 coffee advent calendar was a luxurious red cube printed in gold. The lid expands as you open it and inside there's another cube. Very clever paper engineering, with a handle of sorts on the underside to ensure the inner box comes out smoothly. There were 17 capsules of high-quality roast and ground coffee. Gorgeous...
Also, five capsules are special flavours, including Barista Creations Sweet Vanilla, Roasted Hazelnut, Rich Chocolate and a Seasonal Delight Spices Flavour. In addition, two capsules contain a decaffeinated blend, plus a gift to open behind the larger 24th door. Natalie opened one door and the bauble-like Vertuo capsule popped out with ease.
This is a wonderful gift for owners of Vertuo coffee machines, says Natalie. She couldn't wait to savour this coffee-tasting journey and get a surprise behind the 24th door. We hope you try the 2024 one.
Pros
- Perfect for lovers of Nespresso coffee
- Delicious variety of luxurious coffee flavours
- Beautifully designed box - paper-engineering!
Cons
- Requires a Nespresso Vertuo machine
Best value coffee pod pick
Grindgrind.co.uk
Count down to Christmas with 25 days of home-compostable, Nespresso® pods from Grinf. Across 13 speciality blends, too, including the House, Extra Dark and Christmas (exciting). Each pod is plant-based and designed for composting. Eco-friendly and delicious? We love that. Blends range from light and fruity to rich and intense. All coffee preferences are catered for with this calendar. The last calendar sold out, so make sure to grab this while it's in stock. Enjoy...
Pros
- Offers 13 unique blends, including festive options like Christmas Blend
- Home-compostable pods are plant-based, and a sustainable choice
- You get a bonus pod on Christmas Day, for a little extra excitement!
Cons
- Only compatible with Nespresso or Grinds own machine
Best Danish-inspired calendar
MenKindwww.menkind.co.uk
Offering 24 days of speciality coffees, hand-roasted in a Danish micro-roastery, The Brew Company Coffee Advent Calendar 2024 is a special pick. Each day promises a new coffee complete with rich aromas and flavours. Whether at home or on the go, this calendar embraces "hygge" and caters to all coffee preferences. Committed to sustainability, The Brew Company calendar is plastic-neutral and ensures fair wages, too. Make sure you let your coffee steep - and enjoy this ethical drink.
Pros
- Each day features a speciality, hand-roasted coffee
- Plastic-neutral, with ethically sourced beans and fair wages
- Convenient for home or on-the-go use - fresh and simple
Cons
- Ground coffee only!
Best calendar with all coffee formats
Not on the High StreetOffering 24 days of fabulously roasted artisan coffee, the Perkulatte Christmas Coffee Advent is perfect for the lead-up to Christmas. Packed in a luxury gift box, you're treated to a 20g bag of coffee - which is enough for a cheeky cup daily. Whether coffee beans or grinds are suitable for cafetieres, filters, and Aeropress, it's well worth it. No matter how you like to brew your coffee, enjoy December...
Customer loves their easy-to-brew coffees but would prefer the packets to be recyclable.
Pros
- Features 12 different specialty coffees, diverse and exciting!
- Each coffee is artisan-roasted and sealed in resealable bags
- Available in bean or grinds suitable for various brewing methods
Cons
- Customers would prefer packets to be recylcable
Which is our favourite?
The Pact Coffee Advent Calendar is our favourite for its ethically-sourced brews, which taste amazing.
Coffee Advent Calendar FAQs
What are the different coffee brewing methods?
There are many ways to brew coffee. Our pick of the best coffee advent calendars accommodates a wide variety - from whole beans to instant to ground (think: moka pot, Aeropress, French press). Don't forget to grind coffee beans according to your machine or press. For example, espresso grounds should be fine.
Drip Coffee (Filter) - is when hot water passes through a paper filter. The taste of filter coffee is clean, light and well-balanced. Filter coffee is made with a drip coffee maker or pour-over devices.
French press (Cafetiere) - comes out rich and full-bodied (due to longer extraction). Coffee grounds will just steep in hot water for a few minutes and the plunger separates the grounds from the liquid.
Espresso - brews using an espresso machine. Water is, essentially, forced through finely ground coffee at high pressure for that sought-after concentrated shot of coffee. Strong, intense and flavourful.
Moka pot (Stovetop espresso) - helps steam pressure push water through coffee grounds, brewing a strong, espress-esque coffee. The result is bold and intense. It's Piper's favourite coffee variety.
Cold brew - offers a smooth, mellow and less acidic taste. Whether a cold brew pitcher, jar or Breville's Iced Coffee Machine, your favourite coffee is sometimes steeped, usually filtered for the best cold brew.
Looking for the right appliance? Or sister site, A Modern Kitchen, maybe be able to help you find the best coffee machine for your household, lifestyle and busy schedule - and how you like your coffee.
Are coffee advent calendars a good gift?
Yes - they are a great gift for foodies, coffee lovers or anyone who enjoys something unusual. Not satisified with chocolate? A coffee advent could help you start your day right... How exciting.
Piper Huxley is a Homes, Garden and Wellness Product Writer for Yours, an all-rounder who will write on anything from décor to wellness. When not scouring the net for the best home bargains, Piper is listening to a musical soundtrack and tending to her houseplants. She's been drinking coffee for years - and knows a cafetiere from a cappucino. A true self-professed connoisseur. Her order's a Dirty Coconut Chai Latte, fyi.