From K-cup fanatics to herbal tea enthusiasts, here are the top gifting options to wet every whistle
The holiday season can be exhausting: shopping, hosting, plotting out an elaborate popcorn garland for your annual holiday party, etc. This means that caffeine is really ready for its moment to shine. Enter the caffeinated Advent calendar. This year, there’s a bevy of Advent calendar options for coffee and tea aficionados alike, from the K-cup devotees to the single-origin matcha obsessives. I’ve tried a bunch of them – and have the energy levels to prove it. Here are the best of the year.
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