Holiday Coffee Gifts: How to Choose a Coffee and Biscotti Basket
A holiday coffee gift works when it matches how they already brew, and when something good sits next to the cup. That's what we put in a basket: coffee and biscotti from the same shop in Greenport.
If you already know you want biscotti on its own, start with our biscotti gift ideas.
Coffee, biscotti, and the pieces that go with them — gift baskets from the Greenport shop.
Start with how they make coffee
Most people you'd buy this for already love coffee. The useful question is what they pour it from in the morning.
They already have a brewer
If they have a drip machine, a grinder, or a setup they like, start with the Coffee & Biscotti Gift Basket: two dark roasts and chocolate-dipped hazelnut biscotti.
The coffees are Orient Espresso, our ultra-dark signature espresso blend, and Earthy & Seductive, our full-bodied French dark roast. Both are USDA Organic and roasted to order in Greenport: bold, smooth, and heavy-bodied.
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The LUXE Coffee & Biscotti Gift Basket with Mug is the same two coffees, plus classic almond biscotti and an Aldo's ceramic mug, for when you want a little more in the box.
The LUXE Coffee & Biscotti Gift Basket with Mug, tied in the shop.
They'd use a French press
The French Press Gift Basket adds our 34 oz French press to those two dark roasts, along with chocolate-dipped hazelnut biscotti, classic almond biscotti, and an Aldo's mug. If they're new to the press, our guides to coffee for French press and grind size will help them get a cup that tastes like the roast.
Orient Espresso, Earthy & Seductive, and the 34 oz French press — ready for the basket.
Building a French Press Gift Basket on the counter in Greenport.
They brew with pods
The Signature K-Cup Gift Basket is for a Keurig-style household. It includes a box of Renaissance Blend Signature K-Cups (28 pods, compatible with Keurig-style brewers including 2.0), a 20 oz insulated travel tumbler, an Aldo's ceramic mug, chocolate-dipped hazelnut biscotti, classic almond biscotti, and two solid wood Aldo's coasters.
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It's for a host, or they already have coffee they love
The Biscotti Sampler Gift Basket is the one that gets shared after the meal. It has no coffee, just five handmade flavors:
- Almond biscotti (12)
- Hazelnut biscotti (12)
- Almond with dark Belgian chocolate (12)
- Hazelnut with dark Belgian chocolate (12)
- Dark and white Belgian chocolate almond (9)
Biscotti is the twice-baked Italian cookie made for dipping, firm so it holds up in a cup. More flavors live in our biscotti collection.
A note on allergies: the biscotti are baked with wheat flour, nuts, egg whites, and butter, and the chocolate-dipped flavors include soy lecithin. None of these baskets is gluten-free, so check the ingredients on the product page before you order.
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Every basket is wrapped and finished in the shop.
Compare the gift baskets
| Gift | What's inside | Coffee | Who it suits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Biscotti Gift Basket | 16 oz Orient Espresso, 16 oz Earthy & Seductive, chocolate-dipped hazelnut biscotti | Whole bean or ground | Has a brewer, likes dark roast | $79.95 |
| LUXE Coffee & Biscotti Gift Basket with Mug | Same two coffees, chocolate-dipped hazelnut and classic almond biscotti, Aldo's mug | Whole bean or ground | A fuller personal gift | $99.95 |
| French Press Gift Basket | Same two coffees, 12 chocolate-dipped hazelnut + 12 classic almond biscotti, Aldo's mug, 34 oz French press | Whole bean or ground | Wants the brewer in the box | $109.95 |
| Biscotti Sampler Gift Basket | Five biscotti flavors | None | A host, or a house with its coffee | $84.95 |
| Signature K-Cup Gift Basket | 28 K-Cups, travel tumbler, mug, chocolate-dipped hazelnut and classic almond biscotti, two wood coasters | Pods | A Keurig-style household | $99.95 |
Want something smaller than a basket? The mug and the French press are on the gifts page on their own.
Why coffee and biscotti belong in the same box
It's what the counter looks like in Greenport: a cup, then a biscotto going into it.
A twice-baked cookie is dry and sturdy on purpose. Hot coffee softens the end you dip and leaves you a handle. Biscotti were built for the cup.
The flavors meet in the middle too. Dark roast carries a pleasant bitterness; a sweet, toasted cookie answers it, and the coffee keeps the cookie from tasting too sweet. A heavy-bodied dark roast can stand next to chocolate-dipped hazelnut, which is why our coffee baskets pair them.
For the longer version, read Why Biscotti and Coffee Belong Together.
Roasted and baked in Greenport
Aldo's has roasted coffee in Greenport since 1987. We roast in small batches through the week, bake our biscotti here, and pour it in our café on Front Street. We roast the coffee. We bake what goes with it.
If they've been to the shop, this gift will taste like the visit. If they haven't, tell them it came from a real shop on the North Fork, and let the box do the rest.
Ordering, freshness, and timing
Coffee is roasted to order, typically roasted and packed within 1 to 2 business days, then delivered by USPS in 2 to 5 business days. It's at its best within 4 weeks of roasting. Give yourself room for where the box is going.
Every order on aldoscoffee.com ships free, with no minimum.
On the coffee basket pages, pick whole bean or a grind from the dropdown before you add to cart. Whole bean if they grind at home; French Press / Percolator (Coarse) if they'll use the press in the box and don't grind.
To send a basket straight to someone, including a client, enter their address at checkout and add your gift message in the order notes in the cart.
When you're ready, browse the coffee and biscotti gift baskets. Start with how they brew. The rest gets simple.
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Related Reading
- Biscotti Gift Ideas: How to Choose the Perfect Gift
- Why Biscotti and Coffee Belong Together
- Best Biscotti to Buy Online: A Buyer's Guide to Artisan Italian Biscotti
- The Best Coffee for French Press (And Why Yours Might Taste Off)
- Coffee Grind Size Guide: Match Your Grind to Your Brew Method
- What Is a French Dark Roast? (Not What Most People Think)
- What Is Biscotti? A Complete Guide to the Traditional Italian Cookie
Frequently Asked Questions
What should you get a coffee lover who already has equipment?
Coffee that matches how they brew, with biscotti to go with it. If they like dark roast, start with the Coffee & Biscotti Gift Basket, or choose LUXE for the extra almond biscotti and a mug.
Should the gift be whole bean or ground?
Whole bean if they have a grinder. If not, match their method using the grind dropdown on the product page: French Press / Percolator (Coarse), Drip - Metal Filter (Medium Coarse), Drip / K Cup - Paper Filter (Medium), Stovetop Espresso / Bialetti (Medium Fine), or Espresso Machine (Fine).
What's the difference between the standard basket and LUXE?
Both include 16 oz of Orient Espresso, 16 oz of Earthy & Seductive, and chocolate-dipped hazelnut biscotti. LUXE adds classic almond biscotti and an Aldo's ceramic mug.
Is there a holiday coffee gift for a Keurig household?
Yes. The Signature K-Cup Gift Basket includes 28 Renaissance Blend K-Cups for Keurig-style brewers (including 2.0), plus a tumbler, a mug, two packs of biscotti, and two wood coasters.
Can the gift ship directly with a message?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and put your message in the order notes in the cart.
How early should you order?
Coffee is typically roasted and packed within 1 to 2 business days, then 2 to 5 business days with USPS. Those aren't guaranteed arrival dates, so leave yourself some room.
What allergens are in the biscotti?
Wheat flour, tree nuts (almonds and/or hazelnuts), egg whites, and butter; the chocolate-dipped flavors also contain soy lecithin. None of these baskets is gluten-free. Full ingredients are on each product page, or write us at info@aldoscoffee.com.
Is the coffee organic?
The two 16 oz bags in the Coffee & Biscotti, LUXE, and French Press baskets are USDA Organic dark roasts.
