Subscription boxes are so much more than just Jelly-of-the-Month-Club nowadays. If you’re not sure what to get that hard-to-buy-for someone, why not leave it to the pros? Each of these subscription boxes is curated by a team of experts in the category, to deliver just what your snack-loving sister or healthy-eater husband need. So give everyone with a big question mark next to their name one of these gifts and have them be thankful for you all year long.
For the coffee obsessed: Mistobox
Cost: $20 per month
What you get: When you sign up for Mistobox, you’ll tell the company your coffee preferences and an expert coffee curator will get to work selecting the coffees that best match your tastes from over 300 fresh-roasted blends. Then, every 30 days you’ll get to open a new 12-ounce bag of whole beans.
More info here: Mistobox.com
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For the snacker: Graze
Cost: $14 a box
What you get: Delivered weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, the snack pack is filled with perfectly portioned healthy bites, free of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, trans fats and preservatives. Every month, you’ll receive a different selection of less-than-150 calories snacks to try.
More info here: Grazeusa.com
For the Wine enthusiast: WINC
Cost: $50 per month
What you get: For your friend with a serious love of wine, go with the three-bottle-a-month delivery service. They’ll be asked to fill out a questionnaire to determine their taste preferences, so they can be sure to get matched with vintages they’re excited to sip.
More info here: winc.com
For the healthy eater: Harvest Club Medley
Cost: Starting at $109 for a 3 month subscription
What you get: Make an investment in your loved one’s healthy eating by having in-season fruit delivered right to their door. The Fruit Company offers a variety of options from the “light” three-month subscription (2-4 pounds of fruit per month), to the “grand” subscription (5-7 pounds of fruit per month).
More info here: thefruitcompany.com
for the cheesemonger: artisan cheese of the month club
Cost: From From $290 for 4 months
What you get: Get a sample of delicious aged cheeses delivered right to your friend’s door from Murray’s Cheese in New York City. Murray’s ships all cheese with ice to keep food from spoiling and even includes a pamphlet so your recipient learns about their monthly selections. Subscriptions range from 4 to 12 months.
More info here: Buy on gifttree.com
For the baker: Whisk & Flour
Cost: From $28 per month
What you get: Give back to that friend who is always giving you delicious sweet samples. They’ll receive a new recipe to try each month along with the pre-measured dry ingredients they’ll need to pull it off. If you’re lucky, they may even invite you over for a taste of their new favorite poppyseed shortbread recipe or matcha green tea cookies.
More info here: Whiskandflour.com
For the homecook: spice madam
Cost: From $18.33 per month
What you get: Spice Madam allows your food-loving friend to experience and discover a new destination each month through an expertly curated box of spices each month. Each box comes with spices, seeds, mixes, recipes cards on how to use the spices, and a musical playlist from the featured region. Boxes are vegetarian and gluten-free. Best for your friend who already loves spending time in the kitchen.
More info here: Order at crate joy.com.
For him: Carnivore club
Cost: $50 a month
What you get: Perfect for that hard-to-buy-for male employee or brother-in-law. Each month, receive a box filled with 4 to 6 cured artisan, premium meats from around the world. From French charcuterie to Italian Salumi or South African Biltong, Carnivore club delivers new flavors right to his door.
More info here: Carnivoreclub.com
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