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Degustabox Food Subscription Review + Coupon– December 2016

Bekki Menzies
ByBekki MenziesDec 23, 2016 | 12 comments

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Degustabox USA
4.5 overall rating
24 Ratings | 5 Reviews

Degustabox is a subscription box that sends out 10 to 15 full-size surprise products every month. 

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This box was sent to us at no cost for review.  (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

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The Subscription Box: Degustabox

The Cost: $19.99 per month, including shipping to the Contiguous United States

LIMITED TIME DEAL: Now through 12/31 (or while supplies last), use coupon code MCPNDEC to get your first month of Degustabox for only $9.99. (Regularly $19.99). Your first month will also include a free gift! Learn more here.

ACTIVE DEAL: Get your first box for $12.99, plus a free bonus item!
CODE: MSABONUS7

The Products: "...a variety of exciting food products, the items in the box will be a surprise but we can say one thing, you will always find something new and delicious!"

Ships to: Continental United States. There is also a Great Britain website and they ship to mainland United Kingdom

Good to know: You can earn points by reviewing the products you receive or by referring a friend. Points are redeemable for a complimentary box.  

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Degustabox always sends a full informational sheet with values (I always double check these values and add in the current value of the product that I find online, just to ensure that I am giving a correct value judgment!), along with recipes and coupons. 

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Pillsbury Purely Simple - White Cake & Cupcake Mix - Value $2.49

Due to some dietary restrictions lately, I wasn't able to try this so I gave it to my sister to make and try out. She really loved that there were no colors, preservatives or artificial flavors (which she tries to avoid for her littles), and said that the flavor was great. She couldn't tell the difference between this and a regular cake mix! I think she might be a convert to the Purely Simple line. 

Pillsbury Purely Simple - Buttercream Frosting Mix - Listed Value $1.99

This buttercream frosting mix is also free of colors, preservatives, and artificial flavors. This actually only has three ingredients: sugar, cornstarch, and buttermilk! The process to make this is much the same as similar products - take softened butter and the mix, combine on low speed and then add water to the mixture to reach your desired consistency. My sister really enjoyed this frosting to top the cake, and said that she probably would add a bit of vanilla extract next time!

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Good Thins - The Oat One - Sweet Oat and Flax - Listed Value $3.69

These crackers are free of artificial colors and flavors, hfcs, partially hydrogenated oils, and no cholesterol. This box seems to be full of healthy items this month, which is a nice change from the usual December lineup at holiday parties. I wasn't actually a huge fan of these though - the flavor was good, but I didn't really like the texture much. I have been eating them though, so maybe I don't dislike them as much as I thought!

Ricola Herbal Immunity Lozenges - Value $9.99

These lozenges contain ginseng, along with vitamins C, B6 and B12. The flavor I received is honey herb and they are crafted to support the immune system and help fight fatigue. I don't know that they did all of that for me, but they certainly tasted decent (high compliment for a medicinal drop) and I would purchase them again if the price wasn't so high.

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Smucker's Fruit and Honey - Strawberry Jalepeno Fruit Spread - Value $4.25

I am a huge fan of sweet-hot things, so this was a major source of excitement when I opened my box! I paired this with some brie cheese for a holiday appetizer and it was a huge hit. The heat is mild, but it goes so well with the strawberry. This is sweetened with honey too, which is awesome!

Honey Acres Honey Straws - Value $1.00

These honey straws come individually wrapped, which is awesome. Many times, honey straws are just left out in the elements, and you're left wondering what icky germs attach themselves to the straw, so you have to wash them first (is that just me?). These are wrapped to protect them from all ick, which I love! I received 5 different flavors: clover, lemon, orange, raspberry, and mint chocolate. I tried the orange flavor and loved it!

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Wise White Cheddar Popcorn - Value $3.49

White Cheddar Popcorn is my husband's favorite thing on this earth, I'm certain of it. So I passed this off to him and he polished off the bag. He gave it a big thumbs up!

Chips Ahoy Thins - Cinnamon Sugar Flavor - Value $2.64

Ohhhhh these are delicious! I love snickerdoodles and these have the same flavor profile, but with white chocolate chips! Who thought of this? They're a genius. 

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Kala Beautiful Beans - Simply Peppered - Listed Value $3.99

I had no idea that fava beans were having a moment. I've always loved them in Ful, but I've never seen them around in any other aspect. So I'm pretty excited about all these dried fava beans I've been receiving! These tasted great and I enjoyed them. I'm still trying to get used to the whole dried bean thing though - I bite into them expecting a nut, but they're a little hollow! It's weird at first.

Urbane Grain 3-minute Meal - Beef Burgundy - Listed Value $2.99

Since I don't eat meat (I couldn't find any in the ingredients list per se, but I didn't want to chance it, as beef generally makes me sick), I passed this to a friend to try for me. She said it was really great, and so much better than any other quick, microwavable meal she's tried. She said it was a super comforting and delicious meal on a recent rainy day! (We don't have many of those here...)

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Loaker Noir Orange Biscuits - Listed Value $3.05

These dark chocolate covered biscuits have orange cream and crisp rice on top. 

Loaker Coconut Biscuits - Listed Value $3.05

These milk chocolate covered biscuits are filled with coconut cream and topped with toasted coconut!

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Just look at those beauties. They are gorgeous (would look perfect on a holiday cookie platter) and delicious. My favorite were the orange cream biscuits, but that's likely because I have a distaste for coconut. The coconut flavor was very strong - when I opened the box it hit me in the face...not literally, but you know what I mean.

Verdict: I think this box was a perfect mix of products for December. Several of the items could be used for entertaining (the cookies, popcorn, jam, Good Thins, and Pillsbury products), while others would be a perfect snack while on the go! The box has a value of about $42.62. I think that is an excellent value for this box (especially for the price) and I loved being introduced to a few new products. 

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This monthly food subscription box sends you 10-15 delicious foods to try with each delivery. Expect a fun assortment of full-sized snacks and grocery goodies.
Bekki Menzies
Bekki Menzies
Bekki first discovered subscription boxes in 2014 and they quickly took over her life! (Not quite, but pretty close.) She started with POPSUGAR Must Have, then moved to Little Lace Box, Birchbox, Hamptons Lane...the rest was history. Her favorite product find is Beekman 1802 Fudge (so, so good) and her favorite boxes are Birchbox and Hamptons Lane...but she's always looking for a new subscription to try!

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12 comments

djg

The “DEGUSTA10″code did not work. I was charged the full $19.99 on the first order.
Calling the phone number directed me to contact them through the website.

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Alice

It said $9.99 on the first page and then it changed to $19.99 on the page where you submit credit card info. I closed the browser when I saw that. Bummer! I want to try this box for $10.

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Kim

I got this box too, after giving them another chance. They always seem to leave a product out of my box. This time it was the Jam:). Supposedly coming in my January box. Tracking says delivered by Thurs. Michelle. I am only here for spoilers.

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Zara

I got the coconut (couldn’t eat them because I’m allergic, so I gave them to my sister who loved them) but man oh man, the hazelnut ones were outstanding! I got the same jelly and since my boyfriend loves Trader Joe’s sweet chili spread, I gave it to him and now he’s pestering me to buy more from the store. All in all, I’ve been mostly happy with Degustabox (I’ve been subscribed since October) with rare exceptions (those Kava beans were so hard, I thought I’d chipped a tooth!).

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jen

I loved the coconut cookies and will be buying them again. I love coconut though. The crackers are also a new favorite (I didn’t share those with anyone). I didn’t get to try the chips ahoy cookies but my kids must of loved them because they were gone fast. Funny thing is my 10 year old son keeps asking when the next box is coming. He unboxed it with me and thought it was fun

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Michelle

I received tracking number today to get Tuesday. I guess I will get the same box? I just signed up with $10 off first box. I have mixed feelings…I don’t like spicy so not sure about the jelly and beans and I hope I get hazelnut cookies! Those cookies don’t look appetizing to me lol. Everything else looks good except the meat in a bowl. I’ve been wanting to try the cake mix and Ricolaaaaaa for $10 a box I love that. Even though I’m not blown away by this box I’m not cancelling and will be counting down till the next one. My husband will love the popcorn and ahoy cookies. I love getting food delivered ..the worst part is the waiting.

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AnnieB512

You’ll probably get January’s box. I’ve already gotten my tracking number for January. If you get December, I received grape and honey jelly

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DeanaCal

You will not be getting this box. When you subscribe, your first box ships at the very end of the month and is effectively the next month’s box. I received this December box on the 29th of November.

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Michelle

Thank you! Was looking forward to a few things, darn!

magoosmom

My favorite box! I received the hazelnut and cappuccino versions of the biscuits and I’m glad I didn’t get coconut LOL. My son and I are always excited to get this box and see everything in it. They do an awesome job!

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LB

I got hazelnuts (ok) and coconut (yuck). I was so disappointed when I saw that I would’ve loved the cappuccino or orange flavors too. But at least someone I know will get gifted some coconut cookies this year! 🙂

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