🍑 August Unboxing: Golden Afternoons, Slow Sips & Screen-Free Nights
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August has a different rhythm than June or July. The light turns a little more golden in the afternoons, the mornings finally cool off enough to actually enjoy your coffee outside, and there's a quiet sense that summer is worth savoring before it slips into fall. Our August box was curated around that shift: rich coffee, bold tea, a warm-scented candle, sweet-and-savory snacking, and a screen-free ritual built for slow evenings.
This month leans a little more grounded and a little less tropical than June and July — think golden hour instead of beach day.
Whether you're settling in with your August box right now or just getting a first look, here's everything inside.
(And yes — our September box is already taking shape, so keep an eye on the blog for that one too!)
☕ Sip & Savor: Coffee and Tea for Golden Afternoons
Verve Coffee Roasters — Edgardo Tinoco, Whole Bean
Verve is back this month with a single-origin lot from farmer Edgardo Tinoco — a rich, smooth, well-balanced cup that's just as good black as it is with cream. Whole bean is the default, but ground is available on request for anyone without a grinder at home.
Prefer to skip the caffeine? We've got you covered with Verve's Swiss Water Decaf, which keeps the same clean, chemical-free process without sacrificing flavor.
Perfect for:
- specialty single-origin coffee subscription boxes
- home brewers who want whole bean, ground, or decaf options
- slow, golden-hour morning routines
Lychee Black Tea — Far Leaves Tea
A bold, fruity black tea with the sweetness of lychee running through it — this one is built for an afternoon reset, not a quiet wind-down. It's a little brighter and bolder than the earthier blends we've featured in past boxes, which felt right for this time of year.
For anyone who prefers caffeine-free, we've swapped in Far Leaves' Blood Orange herbal blend — citrusy, warming, and just as good iced as it is hot.
Perfect for:
- loose-leaf tea drinkers who like bold, fruity flavor
- afternoon tea rituals
- caffeine-free options that don't feel like an afterthought
🕯️ Refresh & Ground: This Month's Self-Care
Citrus Basil Candle — Nectar Republic
Bright citrus meets warm, herbal basil in this one — not too sweet, not too heavy, just the kind of scent that makes a room feel a little more like a pause button. Nectar Republic keeps their candles clean-burning and honestly scented, which is exactly why we keep bringing them back.
Perfect for:
- cozy evening rituals
- clean-burning, thoughtfully scented candles
- creating a "slow down" cue in your space
🍯 Sweet & Savory: A Jocelyn & Co Duo
Apricot Peach Jam & Candied Pecans
Two ways to treat yourself this month: a small-batch apricot peach jam that's begging to be spread on warm toast or stirred into yogurt, and candied pecans with just the right amount of crunch and sweetness for snacking straight from the box. Jocelyn & Co continues to be one of our favorite small-batch partners, and this pairing tastes like the last good weeks of summer.
Perfect for:
- late-summer breakfast upgrades
- snack pairings for game nights or crafting afternoons
- small-batch, giftable pantry treats
✍️ Everyday Rituals: Tools for Writing It Down
Electric Fantasy Notebook & Emerald Green Pen — BV by Bruno Visconti
This month's notebook trades quiet neutrals for a little personality: a lined Electric Fantasy cover paired with a smooth-writing emerald green pen. It's the same idea we love every month — a place for the thoughts your phone doesn't need to see — just with a little more color in the mix.
Perfect for:
- daily journaling habits
- a small, giftable stationery upgrade
- pairing with an evening cup of tea
🎲 This Month's Screen-Free Ritual: Choose Your Adventure
🃏 Play & Laugh — Exploding Kittens
A fast, ridiculous card game for 2–5 players that's become a modern classic for a reason. No long rulebook, no learning curve — just a quick, laugh-out-loud way to spend a game night with friends or family.
Perfect for:
- game nights with a group
- screen-free entertainment that doesn't take itself too seriously
- quick rounds that are easy to pick up and play again
🧶 Create & Relax — Besties Complete Crochet Kit: Pineapple & Watermelon
A complete, beginner-friendly crochet kit with everything you need to make two playful summer-fruit amigurumi. No prior crochet experience required — just hands, hooks, and a little patience.
Perfect for:
- beginner-friendly crafting kits
- a relaxed, screen-free solo project
- a sweet, handmade finished piece worth keeping (or gifting)
🌾 What Makes the August Box Special
This month's curation was intentionally built around four themes:
- Rich, Grounding Flavor: a well-balanced single-origin coffee and a bold, fruity black tea
- Warm-Weather Self-Care: a citrus-basil candle for slow evenings
- Screen-Free Connection: a laugh-out-loud card game or a relaxed crochet project
- Everyday Writing Rituals: a colorful notebook-and-pen set for the thoughts worth keeping
Where possible, items were selected from small American businesses, artisans, and independent makers who care about craft, quality, and intentional living.
📦 Coming Soon
We're already sketching out the September box, so keep an eye on the blog — we'll share that unboxing soon. Subscribe to the monthly box so you never miss one.
🍑 Final Thoughts
August doesn't have to be loud to feel good. Sometimes it's a rich cup of coffee before the heat sets in, a spoonful of jam on toast, a candle lit for no particular reason, or a few rounds of a ridiculous card game with people you like. We hope this box helps you hold onto a few more slow afternoons before the season turns.