How would you like to receive a curated, local package of goodies straight to your door each month?
The Hudson Valley’s wide variety of small businesses produce some of the finest goods in the world, from handcrafted bouquets to natural wines. Subscription boxes have been all the rages for years now, and local purveyors have taken notice. Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado or a chocolate lover, these monthly and quarterly packages offer a great bang for your buck and have exactly what you’re craving.
Angry Orchard Cider Club
Walden, 845.713.5180
$75 quarterly
One of the nation’s most prolific cideries calls the Hudson Valley its home. Though its flagship Crisp Apple is fresh and delicious, more exciting things are always brewing at Angry Orchard’s headquarters in Walden. Variations on the staple ciders are constantly popping up, including some that are super hoppy like an IPA, others that are bone dry, and even hyper-sweet ice ciders inspired by German wine-making techniques. Joining Angry Orchard’s Cider Club enables patrons to sample limited-release experimental brews. Each quarter, the cidery selects three small-batch ciders, highlighting different fermentation techniques, apple varieties, and collaborations. Every selection comes with tasting notes, food pairing recommendations, and recipes that feature the included ciders.
Brewtus Roasting
Delmar, 518.227.1868
$16.99 per month
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Brewtus Roasting is a small and locally owned coffee roaster spot. It roasts coffee in-house one to two times per week and prides itself on producing the best quality coffee while remaining sustainable. With its Roaster’s Choice subscription, individuals will receive a new coffee every month and have the option to choose from whole beans, auto drip, fine, espresso, or French press. This service is perfect for coffee lovers and those who may be looking to change up their go-to coffee for something new.
Brooklyn Cider House Small Batch Cider Club
New Paltz, 845.633.8657
Starting at $69 quarterly
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At Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, Brooklyn Cider House crafts small-batch ciders for the Hudson Valley to enjoy. Now, cider lovers can become a member of the orchard’s cider club to try unique blends of heirloom varieties quarterly. The club’s two membership options both include a cidery tour, club release event with cidermakers, and free gift with each shipment. The three-bottle membership includes three bottles quarterly, 10 percent off ciders, and six free tasting flights annually, while the six-bottle membership includes six bottles quarterly, 15 percent off ciders, and eight free tasting flights annually. Bottles for both membership options are shipped in March, June, September, and December.
Dancing Tulip
Saugerties, 845.247.3164
Starting at $60 weekly and bi-weekly and $65 monthly
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Whether you’re looking to liven up your home or treat a loved one, Dancing Tulip’s floral subscription service has you covered. With striking red and yellow tulips, classic sunflowers, and roses akin to the sunset, each arrangement is made with precision and love. Florists at Dancing Tulip create custom bouquets that feature the freshest flowers and unique color palettes that will bring a vibrancy to anyone’s doorstep. Individuals have the option to choose from a hand-wrapped bouquet or vase arrangement.
HalfTime Beverage: Beer of the Month
Poughkeepsie and Mamaroneck, 845.462.5400 and 914.341.1666
Starting at $52.50 monthly
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Anyone who has visited HalfTime Beverage understands the overwhelming experience of entering a wonderland of beer. Massive aisles boast varieties from all corners of the globe, in addition to the many Hudson Valley breweries in stock. Where to begin? To simplify the selection process, HalfTime offers several categories of beer for monthly curated six-packs and 12-packs. For those captivated by peanut butter and chocolate malt, go with the Stouts and Porters pack. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Around the World pack, featuring beers from England, Thailand, Haiti, and more. Plus, for those German beer fanatics, there’s a German Beer pack with Schwarzbiers, Pilsners, and Hefeweizens galore.
Harney & Sons Tea Subscriptions
Millerton, 518.789.2121
Starting at $9.90 monthly
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Upgrade your morning tea game with some of the finest cups available in New York. Harney & Sons Tea produces more variations of oolongs, matchas, and Darjeeling black teas than a person could ever sample in a lifetime. For beginners to tea, Harney’s pyramid-shaped sachets have all of the benefits of loose-leaf tea without any of the hassle. Of course, many enjoy the ritual of preparing afternoon teas with their own diffusers, so loose-leaf packets are also available. Subscribe to the Millerton brand’s tea service to receive your choice of sachets, tea bags, loose, or ice tea packets of your favorite tea every month. Plus, when you subscribe, you save 10 percent off your purchase.
Kedem Wine Club
Marlboro, 845.236.3651
$50 quarterly
With eight generations of winemakers under its belt, Kedem Winery is a powerhouse for its beloved vino. The brand offers both locally produced wines and an international selection of wines that are imported from its parent company, Royal Wine Corp. Members receive three unique bottles per quarter, a 20-percent discount off each wine club shipment, and 20 percent off all regular-priced wine at Kedem throughout the year. Juices, vinegars, preserves, and merchandise are all 10 percent off. If that’s still not enough, the winery also includes one complimentary party per year in its private room.
Lagusta’s Luscious Chocolate of the Month
New Paltz, 845.633.8615
$35 per month
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Everyone deserves the satisfaction of decadent chocolate during stressful times. Lagusta’s Luscious gets the tastiest treats out to those who need them most, completely free of any animal products. The 100-percent vegan chewy cardamom caramels, tasty tahini meltaways, and creamy mousse cups are among the delights that await. For $35 a month, subscription boxes of hand-picked sweets ship directly to doorsteps throughout the Hudson Valley. Owner and cookbook author Lagusta Yearwood crafts candies to commemorate every holiday under the sun, so stay tuned for tiny chocolate sculptures and relevant truffle fillings throughout the seasons.
Samuel’s Candy Club
Rhinebeck, 845.876.5312
$44.95 per month
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Looking to expand your sweet tooth? Samuel’s Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck is the place to be. From decadent chocolate truffles to local treasures like the almond, rosemary, and smoked brittle to nostalgic favorites like candy necklaces and pop rocks, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. For your first subscription box, Samuel’s allows you to choose from among the sampler boxes, which include packages designed for chocolate lovers, nut fanatics, those who prefer a little heat to their sweet treats, and many more.
Tousey Winery Clubs
Germantown, 518.567.5462
Starting at $80 quarterly
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At Tousey Winery, they’re all about celebrating high-quality vino in a relaxing environment. From Rebellion Rose to Killer Red to The Sparkling Queen, the winery offers a wide range of rich and nuanced wines. Individuals have the option to sign up for the Peacock Select or Case Club memberships. Peacock Select members receive four bottles of wine per quarter and exclusive access to wines. Case Club members receive 12 bottles of wine per quarter, exclusive wines, and access to new releases before the general public. Both memberships include 15 percent off on all wine purchases, discounts on Tousey event tickets, and exclusive invitations to club member events.
Wild Harvest Box
Cairo, 518.469.1258
$65 per month
Searching for fresh Hudson Valley food? Wild Hudson Valley cultivates 200 species of native plants and mushrooms on its 95-acre botanical sanctuary. It offers CSA-style subscription boxes containing a diverse array of traditional native produce and wild-stewarded edibles. Wild Harvest boxes showcase the flavors of the region, including sassafras leaves, wild onion, red flint corn, milkweed pods, and a forest mushroom blend, to name a few options from previous packages.
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