Coffee advent calendars to give you a caffeine boost this December

Selection of the best coffee advent calendars

by Lorna White |
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If you're someone who can't function without caffeine in the morning, we think a coffee advent calendar for adults is the perfect treat for you. Each morning of December leading up to Christmas Day, you'll get to try a different kind of coffee including ground coffee, capsules, instant and whole bean, depending on how you like your cuppa to be prepared.

They're a great idea if you're keen to try some different types of coffee, but don't want to commit to buying a whole bag of beans. They're also a fun gift idea for friends, co-workers, in-laws and any caffeine lover in your life, and make a change from your usual chocolate or beauty advent calendar.

We've rounded up some of the best coffee advent calendars available to buy right now to help you find the right one for you.

Best overall coffee advent calendar

Pact Ground Coffee Advent CalendarPact Coffee

We love the stylish design of this advent calendar - they'll look festive and cheery on any kitchen side this Christmas. Inside you'll find 25 individually packed 18g sachets of coffee grounds in air-tight bags. Each bag comes with a coffee card with detailed notes, including flavours and characteristics to look out for so you can read more about each blend while you're making it. There are five new coffees this Christmas, as well as seven ‘micro-lot’ coffees, seven Pact customer favourites and six limited edition coffees you won’t find anywhere else. You'll also be pleased to know every part of the packaging is fully recyclable.

Best coffee pod advent calendar

Grind Coffee Advent CalendarGrind Coffee

This Grind coffee pod advent calendar sold out in 2023 so this is one to snap up sharpish. With 25 days of home-compostable, Nespresso® compatible pods, this advent calendar will let you start each day with a unique blend of speciality-grade coffee, from their signature House Blend to the Extra Dark Blend and the delicious Caramel Blend. Christmas Day comes with an extra treat - two limited edition Christmas Blend pods.

The pods are compatible with Nespresso machines, but they're made from plants, so unlike plastic and aluminium pods that take centuries to break down, they're home-compostable and will break down faster than a banana peel.

Best coffee lovers advent calendar

Yawn Coffee Advent CalendarYawn

This coffee advent calendar from Yawn features 24 different coffees from different origins, made using different processes and roasts to give you a real variety of flavour. There are multiple options - Dark for fans of darker roasts, which is ideal for espresso-based drinks with milk, and Pro which boasts 22 single-origin coffees and 2 masterfully crafted blends.

The coffees are all sourced from the best coffee growing regions, including Guatemala, Kenya, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ethiopia, Peru, Sumatra, Uganda, and Bolivia and you can choose whole beans or pre-ground, depending on your equipment and preference.

Best sustainable coffee advent calendar

Artisan Coffee Co. Advent CalendarArtisan Coffee Co.

This sustainable coffee advent calendar is made from compostable, renewable materials, from the calendar itself to the eco-friendly coffee bags. There are 24 days of coffee to experience across six delicious coffee blends - The Heroine, The Big Shot, The Smart Cookie, The Genius, The Enigma, and The Dreamer (decaf). The single serve coffee bags are easy to use - simply brew like a tea bag for an instant hit of flavour - and the unique Aromax50 technology locks in the flavour and aroma to deliver freshest coffee experience.

Best coffee bean advent calendar

Barista Cats coffee advent calendarBarista Cats

Ideal if you like to grind whole beans, this Christmas coffee selection box is full of 24 individual bags of beans that are hand-roasted to order. With 20 bags of different single-origin coffees, 2 bestselling signature blends and 2 limited edition festive blends that have been hand-crafted by the company's master roaster for 2024, there's a delicious selection of coffees to enjoy each day.

The coffee is classed as specialty coffee which means it has an official 'cupping score' of 80 or higher. These coffees all score over 82, and most are over 86 so you can be confident your taste buds are in for a treat!

You also have the option of buying the ground version if you don't have a coffee grinder and you can add a personal message to give an added special touch if it's a gift.

Best Subscription Coffee Advent Calendar

Rise Coffe Advent CalendarRise Coffee

This coffee advent calendar from coffee subscription service, Rise Coffee, brings together 24 single origin, ground coffees from around the world and allows you to discover the story behind each unique coffee with an interactive QR code. Each day contains enough coffee for two coffees and has been specially selected by taste testers for the finest coffee experience. From Ethiopia to Brazil, from bold chocolate notes to juicy fruit-forward flavours, there's something here for everyone. Rise Coffee has also set up a Friendly Coffee Fund which gives back to coffee farming communities.

The coffee advent calendar is available for pre-order with a 10% discount and will be delivered in the first two weeks of November. Last year it sold out in 24 hours!

Best ground coffee advent calendar

Christmas coffee advent calendarPerkulatte

This Christmassy coffee advent calendar is full of 12 different coffees (so two of the same coffee will be in your calendar) and is available in whole bean, cafetière, filter, and Aeropress grind so there's a perfect grind level for your chosen coffee machine. It's presented in a lovely gift box so could make a great Advent gift.

There are 24 bags of 20g of coffee which should be enough to make at least one cup of coffee and they're sent out in November for optimum freshness. The ethically sourced coffee beans are roasted freshly and ground to your preference.

Best innovative coffee advent calendar

The Brew Company Coffee Advent CalendarThe Brew Company

This advent calendar is filled with 25 coffees from 25 different countries so you can travel around the world without leaving your armchair. From Nicaragua to Kenya, Peru to Papua New Guinea, the 25 speciality coffees will be a treat to open every morning.

They're also a unique and innovative experience, thanks to the 'Coffeebrewer'. This worldwide patented coffee product is a thin kraft paper pouch with an inner filter that contains 20 - 22g of freshly ground coffee. Simply add hot water to the bag, filling it to the marked levels, depending on the intensity you prefer, and then let it brew. The Coffeebrewer is also reusable by simply rinsing the used ground coffee, emptying the Coffeebrewer, and refilling it with fresh ground coffee of your choice.

Best instant coffee advent calendar

Instant coffee advent calendarBeanies

If you're a fan of the ease of instant coffee, this Beanies Advent Calendar will let you start each day with a treat. 24 windows hide a selection of two mystery jars and 44 Beanies stick sachets so you can have two coffees a day (or save them for a treat to get you through January too!) The single serve sachets are easy to use and will bring a wide range of flavours, from classic favourites to bold, festive blends.

What alternatives are there to coffee advent calendars?

If you love a hot drink in the morning but aren't that keen on coffee, there are many tea and hot chocolate advent calendars available to buy that provide a fun alternative to coffee advent calendars. For tea lovers, we'd recommend the English Tea Shop Advent Calendar or the luxurious Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar for Two. For hot chocolate lovers, we'd recommend the Hotel Chocolat - The Velvetiser Drinking Chocolate Advent Calendar.

Lorna White is the Products Editor for Mother&Baby. After running the Yours magazine website, specialising in content about caring for kids and grandchildren, Lorna brought her expertise to Mother&Baby in 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics from potty training and nutrition to baby names and early development and has a wide range of experienced medical experts and professionals at her fingertips. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young sisters, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors with her family.

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