July is here, and so is a new Seoulbox! Last month, we helped you travel to Korea with our Korean snacks and merch. This month, say hello to our Summer Nights-themed July Seoulbox!
Sweet Treats
Mint Chocolate Banana Kick Puffs
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Koreans love bananas and corn. Put together, they make a sweet and crunchy combo. With the Mint Chocolate flavor, you’ll feel like you’re tasting mint chocolate ice cream but in a snack format. BTS’ RM might not approve, but it’s a winner for us!
Thin in Thin Hotteok Churros
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A beloved Korean street food, hotteoks are pancakes that you can get with cinnamon-sugar, seed, and peanut fillings among others. With these crackers, you’ll get a combination of hotteok and churros. It’s sweet, crunchy goodness!
Choco Heim (Black Edition)
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Known for their elegant cookies and cakes inspired by German and Austrian desserts, Crown’s Choco Heim products are light and airy with balanced flavors. These particular wafers are made of chocolate with dark chocolate cream filling. Enjoy with tea or coffee.
Lotte Sandwich (Jeju Green Tea)
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Jeju Island is the green tea capital of South Korea, and you can find green tea in many items. These sandwiches are two chocolate cookies with green tea filling. If you’re a fan of Oreos, then you’ll love this treat.
Hershey’s Chocolate Chip Mochi Cookie
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This combo has our mouths watering. The cookie is soft with just the right amount of Hershey’s chocolate chips, while inside is a soft and gooey mochi (rice cake). Your new favorite snack is here – you’ll be looking for an entire box after this!
Espresso Con Panna Biscuit
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Another cookie that is perfect for your afternoon tea or coffee break, Haitai’s Espresso Con Panna Biscuit is melt-in-your-mouth coffee goodness. Enjoy on its own or dip into a cup of real coffee. (Whipped cream optional but recommended!)
Sweet & Sour Peach Chewy Candy
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Our last sweet treat is a peach-flavored chew that is perfect for the hot summer sun. The candy comes in other flavors, including grape, strawberry, and mango. Our challenge for you: see if you can find them all this year!
Savory Bites
Crunchy Crunch BBQ Flavor Ramyun
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A favorite snack or meal for rushing office workers and broke university students (including this author!), instant ramyun is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. This month’s noodles contain a smoky K-BBQ seasoning that will transport you to a summer picnic.
Sesame Crisps
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Sometimes the simple snacks are the best. A healthier option, these crackers contain sesame seeds, which are a popular ingredient in Korean cooking. Be careful – these Sesame Crisps are so good, you might finish the whole bag in one sitting!
Corn Snack (Stir-Fried)
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Yes, we have another corn snack for you. These corn-flavored crisps come with a stir-fried seasoning that level up a nutritious item. If you prefer something cheesy, there is a cheese-flavored option as well.
Potato Chips (Dip’n BBQ)
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Speaking of barbeque, these chips from Oh!Gamja will make your taste buds explode. With crunchy potato chips and a dip with a kick, you’ll be able to enjoy the flavors of a BBQ grill from the comforts of home.
Nemo Snack (Sweet & Spicy)
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Meet Nemo the Pepper. A classic school snack, it comes in several flavors including Spicy (in this month's box), Fried Chicken, and Bulgogi. Nemo Snacks are chewy and addictive. If you don’t like sharing, then make sure to keep them hidden away!
Honey Peanuts
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Sweet, nutty, and crunchy, this snack has everything for a texture- and flavor-filled experience. These Honey Peanuts can be enjoyed on the go or at home while watching sports or a k-drama. As with anything nut-related, be careful eating them around people with possible allergies.
Merch and More!
BTS Hazelnut Coffee
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It’s back! This coffee combines the sweet and nutty taste of hazelnut with ARMYs’ love for BTS. It’s the perfect drink for streaming Kpop music videos or getting through a season of your favorite k-drama in one night.
BT21 Brush
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Time to show our love for BT21! These adorable characters have popped up on a lot of our Kpop merch, and this time you can get them on your own hairbrush. Feel free to use it as a microphone as you belt out your Kpop faves!
1chopick Potato Mask Pack
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Treat your skin with this facial mask made from…potatoes? Yes, believe it or not, potato starch and water are popular in Korean skincare, due to health benefits including hydration and anti-aging. Give the mask a try – just remember to take it off before sleeping, unlike Kim Bok-joo!
Seoulzine
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We always include a Seoulzine in our boxes. Put together by the Seoulteam, it includes snack descriptions (including allergens), articles about the month’s theme, and some fun activities. Save your Seoulzine so that you’ll remember all the interesting facts you’ve learned from this month's box!
How to Order Your Korean Snacks!
Are you ready to give Seoulbox a try? Amazing! Ordering your box is a simple process. For our snack boxes, there are two options: regular (Signature) and vegetarian (V). The steps apply to both.
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First, go to the “Shop” dropdown menu on Seoulbox’s homepage and select the box you’d like.
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Next, select the type of subscription you’d like. Seoulbox offers one-time, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions. You can always change your subscription after receiving your first box.
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Finally, pay and wait for your Summer Nights to begin. Don’t forget to leave a review on our site and tag us on social media. Let us know how you liked the box and any suggestions for improvement!
So don’t wait to get your box. July (and summer) will be over before you know it. Order our Summer Nights box to get your fix of delicious Korean snacks!
