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best for the coffee person: Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder, for anyone who talks about their coffee. best for the reader: Hooga Amber Book Light, for bedtime readers. best splurge for a cook: Ooni Volt 2 Electric Indoor Pizza Oven, for home pizza people.
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What I can do is give you a short list where someone credible has already said the thing is good, grouped by the person you are buying for, with a budget, mid and splurge pick. Pick the person first, set a budget, and check the price yourself when you are ready to buy.
I have not tested any of these. Each pick shows who recommended it and when.
Zach
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01 For the coffee person
the first pick is the one I would start with
Best for the coffee person
budget pick
Chinya Milk Frother
Best for Anyone who already has coffee on the counter
Strategist, Gifts for every type of boyfriend: his morning latte can look like it does in commercials; under $100.
A handheld frother for lattes at home. Strategist's under-$100 boyfriend pick for people who make coffee at home.
Heads up. Strategist gives no reviews detail, so this is a light-evidence pick.
$50-100
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mid pick
Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder
Strategist says over a dozen serious coffee people told its kitchen writer this is the one to get. A burr grinder is the upgrade that matters most for home coffee. It is an entry-level burr grinder, so espresso fans will outgrow it.
Strategist, Gifts for every type of boyfriend: over a dozen serious coffee people told our kitchen and dining writer this is the one to get; under $200.
Strategist, Valentine's Day gifts for girlfriends: a hit among staffers and bookworms; bendy neck, amber light, about a month between charges; under $25.
A clip-on amber light. Strategist says it is a hit with staffers and bookworms, with a bendy neck and long battery life.
Heads up. Amber light is warm and dim. Some readers want brighter.
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mid pick
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB
A light e-reader for people who read on the train, in bed, or in the bath. Check which generation you are buying. Strategist's page names the 16GB, but Amazon changes models.
Strategist, Valentine's Day gifts for girlfriends: a lightweight Kindle for reading in transit; under $200.
Strategist's tech writer says it shows vivid color, comics in particular. Color e-readers cost more and book stores differ; a Kobo reads Kobo's store and library books, not Kindle books.
Strategist, Gifts for every type of boyfriend: vivid color, comics in particular; over $200.
Strategist, Gifts for every type of boyfriend: listed in its under-$25 picks for the cook.
A cast iron weight for sandwiches, bacon and smash burgers.
Heads up. It is a small gadget, so it only helps if they cook sandwiches or burgers.
under $25
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mid pick
Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 Inch Chef's Knife
Strategist's favorite European-style chef's knife. Versatile and comfortable to hold. A good knife is a personal fit. If they love a lighter Japanese blade, skip it.
Strategist, Gifts for every type of boyfriend: our favorite European-style chef's knife; under $200.
An electric pizza oven that works indoors or out, with dials to control heat from above and below. A big, expensive gift for a person who will actually make pizza. Make sure you know they will.
Strategist, Gifts for every type of boyfriend: electric, so usable inside or outside; dials control the heat; over $200.