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Girlawhirl's Holiday '06 Gift Guide: Gifts that make a great cup of Coffee Dec 18, 2006
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Girlawhirl knows a thing or two when it comes to satisfying a caffeine craving. She loves coffee in every form, from fresh brewed in her kitchen to a super half-caff-extra-hot-skinny-cappucino. For the holidays she's making sure her fellow coffee enthusiasts get the best of the best when it comes to their beloved cup of joe… • The true java junkies on Girlawhirl's list will flip over Dean & DeLuca's Perpetual Coffee Program. The experts at the fabulous foodie store select a new coffee blend each month, from a mild Breakfast Blend or Mocha Java, to more exotic brews like the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Each month a new one-pound, whole bean, coffee will appear on the gifted's doorstep giving the lucky recipient a whole new reason to get out of bed each morning. But because it's a perpetual gift set, Dean & DeLuca continues to send coffee – forever – until notified otherwise.
deandeluca.com $ 11.25 [per month] Click here to purchase – item # 369965
• But what good would a perpetual amount of whole bean coffee be without a great grinder? That's why with each Perpetual Coffee Program she gives this year, Girlawhirl's also including Dean & DeLuca's stunning Copper Coffee & Spice Grinder. Made in Greece, this precision grinder will make sure every coffee lover on Girlawhirl's list has the freshest coffee day after day.
deandeluca.com $75 Click here to purchase – item # 321030
• Girlawhirl is a huge supporter of Fair Trade practices, and with so many great coffee options that are Fair Trade certified she figures she'll share that good feeling. She's getting some Newman's Own Organic coffees for officemates and Green Mountain brews for Mom so Girlawhirl can start her loved ones off on a “Fair” foot in the new year.
Newman's French Roast (ground) 3 – 10oz. bags amazon.com $16.08
Mocha Nut Fudge (ground) 3 – 12oz. bags amazon.com $18.24
• To cure the coffee house cravings at home or the office, Girlawhirl makes sure her latte loving friends get a Monin® O'Free Holiday Hot Drinks Sampler. The carbohydrate, fat and calorie free syrup set comes complete with three flavors, so there's no need to make a run to the nearest coffee shop for a flavored drink. They also work to jazz up hot chocolate!
Hot Drinks Sampler – Caramel, Vanilla and Hazelnut wholelattelove.com $36.99
or for full-sized flavor options check out the Monin selection on amazon.com.
• For fresh coffee anywhere, anytime, Girlawhirl is giving the gift of convenience cleverly wrapped up in the Bodum® Travel Press. Bodum takes their traditional coffee press and packages it for personal use, giving the travel mug a whole new identity. And it's great for the office too. Need a little afternoon pick-me-up? This personal press makes just enough to serve one.
16 oz. surlatable.com $14.95
• Busy office dwellers like Girlawhirl know all too well the disappointment of finally getting to take that first sip of coffee only to taste a cold, bland, cup. So to prevent her friends and fellow office mates from having to endure room-temperature coffee, she's giving the gift of warmth. The USB Mug Warmer and Hub solves two common work problems in one. Just plug it into the computer's USB port and it keeps coffee warm. Plus, the warmer has two additional USB ports so there are still plenty of places to plug-in.
thinkgeek.com $12.99 Click here to purchase – search mug warmer
• City dwellers will appreciate the fun spirit behind this classic coffee icon. The We Are Happy To Serve You ceramic coffee mug is a reusable alternative to the traditional Greek-style paper cup that's been part of coffee-loving New Yorkers' lives since 1963. Girlawhirl already has a few people on her list who can expect to see this little beauty in their very near future!
3.75"h x 3.25"w, holds 10 oz. perpetualkid.com $9.95 Click here to purchase – search “coffee”
• And because Girlawhirl knows some do prefer tea to coffee for their daily caffeine boost she's grabbed the Flowering Teapot from Numi Tea. The clear glass teapot is the perfect showcase for Numi's beautiful, organically grown, hand-sewn, flowering teas. Simply place the tea inside the pot, add hot water, and watch it bloom.
Flowering Tea Pot mothernature.com $11.09
Girlawhirl Giveaway! Gifts from Bond No.9, Gaiam, Hint Essence Water, Juice Beauty, Kernel Season's, Numi Tea and Tarte Cosmetics are part of today's Girlawhirl Gift Guide Giveaway! You're already registered if you've signed up once and have a girlawhirl login. Not registered? sign up.
Click here to purchase a gift certificate from amazon.com
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Perpetual Coffee Program 
Copper Coffee/Spice Grinder 
Newman's Own Organics 
Green Mountain Coffee – Signature Coffee 
Monin
Bodum Travel Press 
USB Mug Warmer and Hub 
We Are Happy To Serve You Ceramic Coffee Mug
Numi Tea
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