Let's be real. There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are naturally perky and focused before 9 AM, and the rest of us. For the rest of us, there is the barista.

That absurdly patient human who takes one look at your desperate shuffle through the cafe doors of a morning and wordlessly starts making your "usual." 

And now you want to thank them! A tip in the jar is great. A reusable cup is... fine.

But don't you think the patron saint of your morning commute deserve a wee bit more? The gatekeeper of your productivity? The only thing standing between you and a mid-morning nap under your desk? 

So, for the love of all things holy, don't just get them a bag of beans they probably already get for free. Get them something that says "thank you for keeping me alive all year".

Alright, this is what we recommend for the one who has opinions on single-origin beans, who definitely has a side-hustle idea, and who just gets a nerdy thrill from a well-made, tactile object. 

The barista gifts breakdown:

• Taste Friend: Their new secret weapon. A dedicated space to log that new single-origin they're trying, with its "surprising hints of bergamot and regret." It's the perfect notebook for tasting notes, roast profiles, and brew-method experiments.

• Cooking Friend: Because you just know their obsession with flavour doesn't stop at the espresso machine. This is for their secret sourdough starter (whose name is probably "Clint Yeastwood"), their ambitious dinner party menus, and their late-night culinary bright ideas.

• Ruled Note: For everything else. Think: wild new latte art ideas, plans for their own one-day coffee truck, scathing reviews of other cafes' terrible foam, or just a good old-fashioned brain dump.

• Saddle Brown Folio: A ridiculously handsome home to keep all their schemes, notes, and recipes in one place. It’s sturdy, feels amazing, and says, "I am a professional, especially when I'm covered in coffee grounds."

• Croissant Charm: A tiny, gold-plated, pastry-themed bit of nosh for their new folio. Because, honestly, what goes better with good coffee? 

How to get it: 

We've linked all these delights below for you. Browse the store for all the bits and bobs and add them to your cart. We'll have them in the post ASAP 💖

PS - Croissants may sell out because YUM. Alternate pendants we recommend for you barista include SOLAR and BOOTS.