Ask most people about the highlight of their morning and their answer will most likely revolve around coffee. That delicious cup with magical abilities to erase a late or broken night’s sleep and chaotic morning is a non-negotiable morning ritual, without which the day ahead can fast unravel. Sound dramatic? Most love stories are.

Rather than gifting perishable goods ­like flowers, chocolates, beauty and cosmetic products, this year, give that special someone a gift that will keep on giving. One that will make them smile each day, put a spring in their step and make their life that little bit easier.

De’Longhi’s new PrimaDonna Elite Experience coffee machine is just that gift. It’s the very latest in bean-to cup technology, designed for folks with uncompromised taste, just like them. Not only does this true fully automatic coffee machine look chic, it has the technical expertise to back up its design smarts and is quite possibly the easiest and most rewarding appliance they will ever own.

Before you say, “They’ll never break up with their barista” or “It’s all the too-hard-basket for them”, let us explain a few things: first, the PrimaDonna Elite Experience will literally pour their favourite drink at the touch of a single button. And the end result – that delicious, perfectly balanced, aromatic pour – will give their local cafe, no matter how good, a run for its money.

Thanks to its exclusive LatteCrema System, they will enjoy their favourite cuppa – whether that’s a cappuccino, espresso or latte – with all the essential trimmings: a rich and velvety body, roasted aroma, at the ideal temperature, and topped with a velvety soft milk foam – if milky pours are their thing.

Every aspect can be customised, so they can set up a profile and save all their preferred coffee drinks – right down to the temperature, milkiness and length they prefers – and enjoy them at simply one touch. They can even create new recipes through the Coffee Link App, and save up to six different profiles for when all their favourite coffee dates swing by. And one more thing they’ll love? The PrimaDonna Elite Experience self-cleans after every use.

They might not be a prima donna, but everyone deserves a little daily indulgence.