Bokksu Subscription Box Review + Coupon – August 2017

Nagoya Caramel Sandwich Cookie - 2 count

Hmmm- caramel and raisins aren't my favorite flavor combo, so I'm not sure this sweet cookie is for me. It is really caramel-y even though the filling is a white cream with raisins mixed in. The cookie is super soft though. I'll probably pass the other one on to a pal!

Fluffy White Chocolate Cake - 2 count

By the looks of this cake, I was getting pretty excited. It looks like fluffy white poundcake and has three layers of cake with white chocolate cream in between. It wasn't quite as airy as I was anticipating, but more dense. It's also quite sweet, but that's what white chocolate is all about. I could tell something else was going on, and when I read the info sheet, realized it's the rum and almond I was tasting as well. There's also some apricot in there.

Shiroi Fusen - 4 count

This is probably the most visually interesting snack of the box. I got four individually wrapped circular wafers. They feel exactly how you'd think when you bite into their thin, crispy, and slightly salty bodies, to reveal a creamy center. I think it's just vanilla cream. This certainly seems like a summery snack to me.

Summer Country Ma'am Chocolate Mint - 3 count

I luuuurve this packaging with its minty stripes! I love the combination that is chocolate and mint, so I'm excited to chomp down on these lil cookies. They are SOOO YUMMY! They are super reminiscent of a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie, just without being dipped in chocolate. Like most of the snacks in this month's box- this one is best eaten chilled, so I'm going to have to try that next.

Blanc Manger - 2 count

This one definitely scares me the most. Puddings and the like are kind of a hard sell for me. I'm definitely making sure to eat this one chilled because I can't fathom room temperature dessert right now. I'm surprised by the taste of this jiggly treat. It has a vague rice flavor that comes from using rice flour instead of gelatin. It's sweet, but not I the way I thought it would be. It's hard for me to describe, but I guess I'd say it's like a rice milk jello? That sounds strange, huh?

Tomato Curry Rice Crackers - 3 count

Mmmmmm!! These are so freaking delicious! I'm happy to switch gears to savory, and I adore both curry and tomato. This has a great tomato flavor with a touch of curry spiciness. The texture of this cracker is super crunchy and a little chewy. More, please!! Also- this 100% gets the beautiful packaging award this time. Sorry chocolate mint cookies!

Edamame Senbei - 2 count

What a unique cracker we have here. This thick rice cake is a lot crunchier than the Shiroi Funsen, and it sort of equal parts savory and sweet. There are chunks of edamame bits baked in, and they're dusted with a roasted soybean powder that's subtly sweet! They suggest pairing this one with tea.

Satsumarché Mizudashi Cha - 3 tea bags

I love iced tea and this is the second month in a row that Bokksu has included a tea specifically to be enjoyed cold (though you can drink it hot too, of course), to beat the heat. I added the tea bag to five ounces of cold water and let it steep for five minutes. This particular tea is a blend of sencha and matcha green tea. Sounds awesome! Once it has steeped, you have to shake the tea bag around before taking out. This helped disperse the tea immensely. I agree that this is super refreshing! I am loving the subtle matcha green tea flavor.

Verdict: Bokksu never disappoints, and always introduces me to new, obscure Japanese snacks! Their themes are always on point, and I like that this month featured treats to be enjoyed cold. At $39 per month, this box isn't for the snacking beginner. You really have to love discovering new treats, and Japanese flavors to appreciate this higher-end snack box.

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