It’s mid-October, and that means it’s been worth thinking about everything you need to do in December, just like yesterday. Don’t get me wrong, December is a wonderful time of year. There is a chill in the air, there are plenty of holidays where you can eat a lot of really good food, and at the same time meet with friends and family. It’s all great, but it’s just… a lot.
One way to clear time off your plate at the end of the year – to make room for seconds – is to get your coffee affairs in order now. And luckily, specialty coffee brands from around the world are now accepting pre-orders for their coffee advent calendars. There are tons of options, whether you’re a filter fan, a bro-spro, or a Joe on the go, a coffee advent calendar will be right in your wheelhouse.
So today we’re taking a look at some of our favorite coffee advent calendars for 2024. As a bonus, if you pre-order yours now, you’ll have a month and a half to completely forget what you did, and then what a surprise it will be when it arrives in December. A little treat for Future You.
Onyx Coffee Lab advent calendar
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Now, in its seventh year of existence, Onyx Coffee Lab advent calendar is always a pleasure. It’s like a journey around the world of Onyx coffee in 24 days. There is a blend or two, there are single origin coffees from at least eight different countries, there are infrequent varieties like Gesha and Pink Bourbon, there are almost every processing method you can think of, all contained in an exquisitely designed and very onyx case packaging .
The Onyx Advent Calendar retails for $175 and pre-orders must be placed by November 10 (October 31 for international orders) to ensure December 1 delivery.
Coffee Advent Barn Masterpieces
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If you want to treat yourself this holiday season, look no further The Barn’s masterpiece coffee advent. The Berlin roastery has created something truly special for 2024: a box set exclusively for Gesh. It contains 12 different 50 g bags of the famed Gesha coffee variety, from different producers and subjected to various processing methods. Coffees roasted in the “omni” style are suitable for both espresso and filter coffee. In addition to the Masterpiece Coffee Advent coffees, you’ll also find a handmade ceramic mug by Uliana Tepikina, a tasting journal, and limited-edition pieces of art.
The Barn’s Masterpiece Coffee Advent retails for €415 ($450) and will begin shipping on November 15.
Kaffebox Scandinavian Special Advent Coffee
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Norway’s Kaffebox is hands down one of my favorite subscription services. So it makes sense that a year-round coffee curator could come together as well a truly exciting advent calendar. In line with the lightweight roasted filter philosophy, Kaffebox’s offer will include 12 of the best Scandinavian roasteries, each offering two different coffees in 50 g portions. This year’s list of roasteries includes, among others, Coffee Collective, Jacu, Gringo, Kafferaven and Fuglen.
And because freshness is key, the Kaffebox Advent Calendar is delivered in two separate shipments: the first batch of 12 coffees will be shipped on November 14, and the second batch a week later.
The Kaffebox Nordic Specialty Coffee Advent costs NOK 1,995 ($188).
Advent neon coffee roasteries
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Part of the fun of an Advent calendar is the surprise. Brewing a up-to-date coffee in itself provides a certain level of anticipation, and not knowing what you’re getting into until you brew it doubles the fun. And that’s the point Coffee roastery neon advent calendar brings. Featuring 12 different single-origin coffees – 64g each – the identity of each coffee will be revealed online along with tasting videos on the day it is to be prepared, creating an interactive experience that will last throughout the month.
The Neon Coffee Roasters Advent Calendar retails for $103 and will begin shipping in mid to tardy November.
19Grams Espresso Advent Calendar
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While there are many Advent calendars that can be used to make espresso, few are made specifically for espresso. One of them comes from 19Grams Coffee in Berlin. Contains 24 different 50 g portions of single-origin coffee 19Grams Espresso Advent Calendar is an exploration of unfiltered coffee. Each container is accompanied by a QR code leading to a website containing a lot of information about the coffee: origin, processing method, basic information, etc.
The 19Grams Espresso Advent Calendar retails for $89 and you can choose between shipping dates from November 1-15.
Coffee Collective Advent Calendar
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24 coffees is certainly a lot. What if you want less? You know, you still want something unique, but you want to spend some time getting to know the coffees better. How very Danish. It exists for you Coffee Collective Advent Calendar. In Denmark, Advent is a weekly rather than daily event, as reflected in Copenhagen’s suite of smoking rooms. Featuring four different bags – two of 150g and two of 200g – the Coffee Collective box set comes with a forward filter and consists of “four exquisite surprises of single origin coffees”. As with Neon, the identity of each coffee won’t be revealed until early in the week on Sunday (but you can take a peek if you really want, but where’s the fun in that).
The Coffee Collective Advent Calendar retails for DKK 800 ($116) and shipping begins on November 26.
Goat Christmas Calendar
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A coffee advent calendar is a great way to introduce someone to the wide world of specialty coffee. But what if that person doesn’t even have the necessary equipment needed to make a good cup of coffee? What if there’s no coffee machine in sight? You will find something for yourself at the Danish (and Novel York) La Cabra. Their Christmas calendar contains 24 servings – eight different coffees – of the Steeped coffee pouch version. All you need to do is add water! This is the perfect way to instill a love for really good coffee.
The La Cabra Christmas Calendar retails for $88 and ships beginning November 1.
