What do you get for the coffee lover who has everything? It's a big question and admittedly, whenever I find myself searching for gifts, I end up browsing brewing gear, coffee subscriptions, and sometimes even coffee bean socks.
But, if you're on the hunt for something a lot more unique and incredibly cool, two iconic brands have just launched a genius collaboration. I'm talking the Swiss Army knife of the coffee world.
Introducing Victorinox x La Marzocco's Barista Tool. At first glance, it's your classic Swiss Army knife, right? Wrong. Every tool inside is geared towards making the life of a home barista even better – and this could just be the perfect gift you were looking for, because even the best espresso machines need looking after.
What's included?
Thoughtfully designed for espresso lovers, alongside the standard Swiss Army knife tools (all important for baristas, too), you also get ones added specifically for performing upkeep on your at-home espresso machine.
These include a 12mm steam wand nozzle remover, screwdrivers for common machine maintenance like screen cleaning, and a coffee spatula for precise measuring.
Plus, there are two blades, small and large, for opening coffee bags, tweezers for handling small objects like screws, and a toothpick for cleaning tight spaces on your machine.
14 tools in total, in fact, makes for a very impressive piece of kit. Even if the bottle opener "for opening bottles of sparkling water to pair with your espresso" seems a little bit of a stretch. But, a coffee lover may not think so!
Easy storage
When you've finished taking advantage of everything your Victorinox x La Marzocco Barista Tool has to offer, you can even hang it up next to your machine using the handy key ring. Another tool to prove they really have thought of everything.
Buy these gadgets separately and not only are they a lot more complicated to store, but they also take up a lot more space. Hence, the Swiss Army knife for at-home baristas' dream.
It's a genius collaboration that will not only serve as a great way to encourage coffee lovers to stay on top of their machine maintenance with regular care, but it's also a really space-efficient workaround.
You can join the waitlist to be emailed when the product becomes available – and we'll update this page when it is. Once it's live, it'll cost you $160, making a premium gift for the coffee lover in your life (or, maybe just a treat for yourself).
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