The Coffee Vine

What's in the box: Specialty coffees from six roasters each month (three European, two global and one decaf), with a limited GEMS release every other month.

The Coffee Vine is a monthly specialty coffee subscription, not a gear or brewing tools box, so expect fresh beans rather than kit. Each edition features coffees from six roasters: three from Europe, two from further afield and one decaf. Every other month there is also a limited GEMS release. The coffees are roasted to order, shipped to Amsterdam and packed there before going out to subscribers. That matters for UK shoppers. The service is based in the Netherlands and prices are in euros, so check delivery costs and any import charges before you sign up. The site only says its shipping rates are competitive. Plans start from €20 for the monthly subscription and €22 for a one-off box. A prepaid gift of 3, 6 or 12 deliveries starts from €63 and comes with a free greeting card. Each edition comes with a brew guide that includes recipes from the roasters, which helps if you are new to some of these coffees. The site does not say how much coffee is in each box or whether you can choose whole bean or ground, so confirm both before ordering. If you want to try a broad, changing range of roasters, it looks like a well organised and thoughtfully curated option.