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Try the World Thailand Box #Review
 
Imagine waking up in Bangkok with 24 hours to explore the city. Chef Jet Tila, your guide, takes you through the floating market on a boat. He selects 8 items for you and explains how to use them. Then, you stop by a street vendor and drink Thai iced tea before heading home to make dinner. It`s these new sights, sounds and flavors that make Thailand such an incredible destination. Check out this yummy box and delicious imaginary journey as we try a bit of Thailand!
 
About
At Try The World, we believe that food is one of the greatest way to discover new cultures. Discovering new lifestyles and new countries is what broadens our horizons and makes us who we are. So we created Try The World, the first service that lets you discover the best gourmet food and cultural finds from across the globe, delivered right to your door! Our members receive a curated gourmet box from a different destination every 2 months. Each box captures the essence of incredible places such as France, Italy, Brazil, Japan, and many more. We rely on our celebrity chefs to hand select the most delicious and authentic treats from around the world, and to enable anyone to experience the actual day-to-day foods and lifestyles from around the world. Try The World was founded by Kat and David who met while studying at Columbia University, and grew out of their passion for food and for discovering new cultures. They didn`t have enough time or resources to travel the world, so they decided to bring the world to people`s doorstep, no passport needed! Growing up in Russia and New York, Kat caught the travel bug while studying photography and foreign languages at Columbia University. She fell in love with French culture while studying abroad in Paris for 9 months, and has since traveled to more than 30 countries. After every trip, Kat came home with a box of delicious souvenirs for her friends and family, and documented her culinary and travel adventures on her blog which got the attention of FOX and Esquire TV networks. Kat also honed her global business skills while working at companies such as The New York Times and Weight Watchers, and met David while working on her MBA at Columbia Business School. As an avid traveler and serial entrepreneur, David came to New York from Paris to explore the city where everyone meets. Through his experience of launching businesses and living in Europe, Asia and North America, and while pursuing his master`s degree at Columbia`s School of International and Public Affairs, David realized how important local products and local cultures are in our understanding of different lifestyles. David believes that enjoying another culture`s food is getting closer to the culture itself, quoting Epictetus as his motto: "bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast". It is with this philosophy that we created Try The World, sourcing the best products from around the world. All our products are USFDA approved but are difficult to find in the United States. They are hand picked by Try The World`s team of travelers as well as by local experts, with a promise that they pass our highly selective criteria, eyes, ears and tastes! Subscribe to Try The World to be surprised by delicious foods from around the world, or suggest a destination or product that you`d like to see. Stay tuned by liking us on Facebook and by signing up for our newsletter!
 
What I think
I was lucky to try yet another AMAZING box from Try the World! This time I got the Thailand Box. This box came with a total of 8 full sized products! All of which I`ve never tried before and all were from brands I have never tried before that.  I particularly love that each box has a card to tell you all about each product and a culture guide with music, movies, recipes and more. This helps you to understand the products and how to use them. Here are the details of the box I received:
 
TOM YUM SOUP SET | Lumium  A perfect balance of sour and spicy, Tom Yum Soup is known for its medicinal properties. The spices included in this set are harvested from a small village in northern Thailand and make it easy to cook your own at home.
USE IT: Thai Dinner  - Make a Curry - Season a Merinade
 
COCONUT FLOWER SYRUP | Chiwadi A common sweetener, this hand-harvested syrup is made by collecting the nectar that flows from coconut blossoms when they are cut. The producer provides fair wages and funds projects in western Thailand.
USE IT: Thai Tea - Substitute for honey - Spread onto breakfast toast
 
CURRY PASTE | Nittaya Thai Curry Long ago, Thai cooks took inspiration from Indian curry to create a distinct variation with fresh herbs. Based on their traditional family recipe, Nittaya is known for its quality and as a staple ingredient in Thai home kitchens.
USE IT: Thai Dinner - Mix into Soups - Season Meat as a dry rub
 
TARO CHIPS | Minemadame A starchy root vegetable, taro tastes like a potato, but is richer and milky in flavor. In Thai markets, it`s generally sold fresh, cooked, or fried. True to tradition, these chips are both sweet and salty and deliciously snack worthy.
USE IT:  Thai Tea - Crumble as a topping - Serve an afternoon snack
 
COCONUT CRISPY ROLLS | Virgin Coco In Thai, these crumbly cookies are called thong muan. Thong means gold, so giving these cookies to someone as a gift is interpreted as a wish for wealth. They`re particularly delicious alongside traditional Thai tea.
USE IT: Thai Tea - Enjoy a treat at work - Indulge in dessert
 
DRIED FRUIT | Eros The families generally buy fruit and vegetables from trucks in the street that announce their daily selection. This produce forms an important part of the diet. Locals eat the fresh or dried variety as a snack during the day.
USE IT: Thai Tea - Eat as a morning snack - Mix with nuts for granola
 
JASBERRY RICE | Jasberry This new strain of rice is packed with antioxidants and fiber, making it one of the most healthful varieties. It`s also fair trade: Jasberry employs only small-scale producers and shares profits with farmers and cooperatives.
USE IT: Thai Dinner - Serve as a side - Fry with leftover vegetables
 
THAI ICED TEA | Wangderm The milky and grassy flavors of Thai iced tea make it one of Thailand`s best loved beverages. This kit is made by a company that was built on the site of Bangkok`s old royal palace and strives to preserve Thai culture. 
USE IT: Thai Tea - Brew hot tea - Infuse into simply syrup
 
 
This months box was a unique one, but definitely had some good stuff in there this time. There are so many great tasting product and things I would have never tried on my own. I love how everything arrives fresh and completely sealed. Some things look horrible, but turn out delicious. I find it`s always a surprise in every box. With this one I fell in love with the dried fruit instantly! Mine turned out to be soft dried Jackfruit. I never had jackfruit before so it was a really unique, but yummy experience for me. I love the product card that comes with it to guide you as to what the product is and sometimes it tells you how to use it. The booklet is more in depth though and includes recipes which is a HUGE help when it comes to cooking everything.  
 
I love this box because it gave me the opportunity to try products I probably would not have otherwise tried,  The box costs $39. The 6-month plan is $35/per box or the yearly subscription is $33/per box. Each box is unique and interesting. While I`m not sure if I think the price is too high or reasonably priced (prices aren`t shown on the information card), I can say I really enjoy the box. I love what it offers and I love trying new things. Also, another thing I love about this company that I discovered after trying my Japan box, is that they DO have a store so I can purchase items I tried in my box. So if you find something you enjoy, you can get more!
 
**Disclaimer
Try The World works with artisanal producers from around the world, and therefore each box may be a little bit different. All boxes have a curated assortment of delicious and authentic gourmet products of similar value. When opening your Try The World box, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover different local flavors than the ones I have received! The card included in your box will guide you through your culinary adventure.
 
 
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