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Count down to Christmas in the most caffeinated way possible.
I don’t know about you, but I’m barely human before my morning cup of coffee. When the holiday season rolls around, I also like to lean in to everything seasonal. That includes peppermint lattes, decorated everything and, of course, a fun advent calendar to count down the days.
Over the past few years, all kinds of varieties have popped up to suit every family’s taste. There’s alcohol advent calendars for those who like a little tipple, toy advent calendars for kids, sock advent calendars to keep your feet in the festive spirit and of course, the classic chocolate advent calendars to satisfy your sweet tooth. But if you’re also a coffee-lover, or just like a cup of something warm and cozy to accompany those Christmas cookies, a coffee Advent calendar might be just what the Elves ordered.
Here are a few of our favorites, which include 12-day options, sets that also include cocoa and plenty that are compatible with your Keurig.
I’m not saying I’d get a Keurig just so I could use this adorable, customizable K-cup advent calendar to count down to Christmas in caffeinated style, but I’m not not saying that either. And yes, it comes with the coffee pods.
Enjoy a full pot of 12 seasonal flavors in this coffee advent calendar that’s perfect for sharing. Flavors include Cranberry Crème brûlée, Christmas Cookie and French Roast for the less adventurous in your crew.
If you’ve got non-coffee drinkers in the house or just like to mix it up, this gift set that includes both coffee and cocoa K-cups will make sure everyone’s got a hot drink in their hand. It’s compatible with Keurig 2.0 and most other pod-style brewers, although you may need an adapter for some models.
My mom loves her flavored coffee, so if that’s your thing, so is this advent calendar. It features seasonal varieties like Merry Mocha Mint, Holiday Vanilla Spice, Chocolate Snowflake, Holiday Magic Blend, Nutcracker Sweet, Twisted Peppermint, Eggnog, Gingerbread Cookie and more in packets large enough to make a whole pot for sharing. It also comes in a tea box set option!
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If you’re a Keurig user, this fun and artisanal coffee advent calendar will fit the bill. Pick either an entirely flavored box, a mix of flavored and non-flavored or decaf options. It also comes with coordinating creamers, so you can customize your perfect Christmas cuppa.
With flavors like Chocolate Coconut Blizzard, Candy Cane, Roasted Chestnut and Hot Buttered Rum, this Christmas set couldn’t be any more festive. Give it as an advent calendar or as a Christmas day gift, so they can celebrate the 12 days of Christmas.
For real coffee fanatics, this specialty kit will deliver two sets of 12 single-origin Scandinavian varieties to your door, one two weeks after the other for maximum freshness. You can also choose to have it all sent together, since international shipping times may mean it reaches some destinations after Advent has already started.
Advent refers to the four weeks leading up to Christmas. In 2022, it starts on November 27 and ends on Christmas Eve, December 24. Traditionally, advent calendars helped count down the days to Christmas with a little surprise gift or treat every day. But these days, lots of people also use them to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day.
When choosing our favorite coffee advent calendars, we looked for four key elements: beans vs. pods, price point, flavors and shipping speed. We only included Advent calendars for pod-based coffee machines that will work with most models, but also included the best ground or whole-bean options for those who brew their coffee a different way. Price points for coffee Advent calendars can vary widely depending on whether you’re receiving pods, whole beans or ground coffee, so we included something for every budget. Expect pods to be cheaper than whole bean delivery, and 30-day calendars to cost more than 12-day ones. We also looked for a variety of flavors, since one of the most fun elements of Advent calendars is the excitement of trying something new every day. And finally, because you want your coffee to arrive nice and fresh, we only chose coffee advent calendars with fast and reliable shipping. Order yours as close to the holiday season as you can, to ensure the tastiest cup.
We only included coffee advent calendars that fit our parameters around brewing machine compatibility, flavor variety, freshness and shipping speed. And because taste in coffee can be very individual, we also included a range of options for every java drinker — from a box of single-origin whole beans for the true connoisseur to fun flavored pods for those who prioritize fun over fuss.
Lizz Schumer is a senior editor at Good Housekeeping where she has written about all things culture and lifestyle since 2018. A longtime food and beverage aficionado, Lizz previously served as the content director at Resurgence Brewing Company and has also written about beer, wine, cocktails, spirits and food culture for Huffpost Food + Drink, VinePair, Bon Appetit, Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats and The New York Times. She has a cabinet dedicated to coffee brewing gear in her Brooklyn kitchen, which says a lot about her caffeine consumption habits.