Gift guide | For lovers of hot drinks

Whether your loved ones prefer tea or coffee, these ideas are perfect for spoiling them.

Eco-friendly to the tips of your fingers

The clean, modern design of the Huskee mug is sure to please. However, this is not its real asset. Developed in Australia, this cup is made with coffee hulls discarded during the manufacturing of beans. In addition to being ecological, it is sold with a lid, which allows you to bring your drink on the go.

Huskee Cup 8 oz, Nektar, $23.95. Several formats and color choices

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The ideal pressure

All baristas agree: making an espresso to perfection is not easy. This calibrated press makes the task easier. Once the ground coffee is in the machine's portafilter, simply press the tamper firmly until it clicks. The sound indicates that the desired pressure of 35 pounds has been reached. That's it.

Calibrated press, Café Liégeois, $89.99

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Taste of the Holidays

Montreal microroaster Pista rarely adds new coffees to its offering. This holiday blend is the exception that proves the rule. The chocolate aromas of Espirito Santo from Brazil combined with the fruity notes of Mohammed Aba Nura from Ethiopia create a balanced and comforting coffee. As good as an espresso or as a filter.

Holiday Blend, Pista Coffee, 300 grams for $22

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Just on point

On Bernard Avenue in Montreal, the Un amour des thés boutique has been offering an impressive selection for 25 years. It markets a tool to get the most out of its infusions. This timer is made up of three hourglasses which allow you to remove the leaves or the sachet at the right time depending on the infusion chosen.

Tea timer, A Love of Teas, $24.50

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Local key

No matter what drink you pour into it, everything tastes better in the cups of Viviane Leblanc Brassard, aka Épinette Noire. The ceramic artist and pottery teacher at Rang Nord in Quebec illustrates her cups with simple, refined shapes that brighten up everyday life. Its collection called “courte pointe” makes you want to sip your favorite drink under a warm blanket.

10 oz quilt bowl, Black Spruce, $38

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Ultra chic

Bialetti is known for its stovetop moka coffee maker, the original creation of which is on display at the famous MoMA in New York. Dolce & Gabbana is synonymous with luxury items. The two Italian companies have brought together their expertise to enhance the coffee service. They created a box including a Bialetti coffee maker, whose colors and patterns are inspired by Sicilian culture. Sold with a bag of coffee, the box will cause a sensation.

Dolce & Gabbana Bialetti Moka Express 3-Cup and Coffee Set, $199

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Warm

With the busy morning routine, it happens too often that when it's time to drink your coffee or tea, it becomes… cold. This induction hob solves the problem. Simply place your suitable cup on it so that its contents remain at the right temperature. Once the drink is finished, the plate doubles as a cell phone charger.

Ohom-Ui 3, self-heating cup, Café Liégeois, $135

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Reusable filter

Filter coffee no longer has a bad reputation. On the contrary, several experts argue that this technique allows better extraction. To make this method more ecological, the Chemex brand has designed an alternative to paper filters. Its stainless steel cone is compatible with its coffee makers.

Kone Able Reusable Filter for Chemex, $55

Visit the Chemex website (in English)