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.
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Best Overall Cofffee Advent Calendar
Tree-Shaped Coffee Advent Calendar
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Best Value Coffee Advent Calendar
The Twelve Coffees of Christmas Variety Pack
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Best Variety Advent Calendar
12 Coffees of Christmas and 12 Cocoas of Christmas Gift Set
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Best Flavored Coffee Advent Calendar
12 Days of Coffees Gourmet Gift Box Set
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Best Coffee Advent Calendar for Keurigs
Keurig Coffee Countdown Box
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Best Pre-Ground Coffee Advent Calendar
Gourmet Coffees of Christmas Holiday Gift Set
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Best Splurge Coffee Advent Calendar
Kaffebox Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar
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What Is an Advent Calendar?
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.
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What to Look for in a Coffee Advent Calendar
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.
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How We Picked These Coffee Advent Calendars
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.
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Why Trust Good Housekeeping?
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.
Lizz Schumer
Senior Editor
Lizz Schumer covers pets, culture, lifestyle, books, entertainment and more as Good Housekeeping’s senior editor; she also contributes to Woman’s Day and Prevention.
