Here at Bites of Boston Food Tours our mission is to support other small, local businesses just like ourself, and in fact our entire business model runs on that mutual support. Covid-19 has had a HUGE impact on us and all of the small, local businesses that we work with to run our food tours. As things have progressed we could not just sit back and watch so many small, local, Boston businesses continue to suffer and we wanted to do something to help.

Created during quarantine as a way to support our fellow local, small business owners, the “Beantown” Coffee Lovers Box is our second in the collection of Bites of Boston Boxes!

Born out of the realization that most everyone loves coffee in some capacity whether it be the smell, taste, feel, or all of the above, and small local businesses really need our support as we continue to weather this pandemic together, we set out to find a way to deliver both.

These boxes includes a carefully curated selection of coffee-themed items tailored to provide some inventive ways to incorporate coffee into your entire day (why stop after your morning cup of joe?), while also providing a creative way to support local Boston businesses…and you don’t even have to put on pants or leave the house. What’s not to love?

The “Beantown” Coffee Lovers Box includes nine thoughtfully chosen items from small, local businesses in Boston to help you get your coffee fix all day long and keep you going during this difficult time. The box is a great way to treat yourself or to gift to someone who’s a fellow coffee-lover.

We have three offerings currently — the Bites of Boston “Beantown” Coffee Lovers Box, the Bites of Boston “Cool Beans” Coffee Indulgence Box, and the Bites of Boston “Lil Beans” Mini Coffee Lovers Box

The full-sized Bites of Boston “Beantown” Coffee Lovers Box includes the following items:

Soy Wax Candle in ‘Smokey Jo’ Scent by Cannon Candles
Founded by Madison Cannon

Coming from Connecticut, Madison began candle making just for fun and to get a little creative. She develops educational leadership initiatives in higher education in Boston and has turned an after-work hobby into a side hustle. When she’s not working her 9-to-5 or making candles from her home in Medford, she’s baking for Deep Cuts Deli & Brewery in Somerville.

Da Lat Spice Mix by Curio Spice Co.
Founded by Claire Cheney

Claire founded Curio Spice Co in 2015 in Cambridge, MA. She is an adventurous, self-taught cook who has traveled throughout the world. Over the last decade she’s visited spice farms and communities in over 12 countries sourcing the best spices to bring back to her native New England. 

Package of Cafe Noir Caramels by McCrea’s Candies
Founded by Jason McCrea

A scientist with a background in chemistry and an abiding appreciation for natural ingredients, Jason McCrea is a man possessed by the single, simple idea to make the best caramel in the world—nothing less. Jason is a bit quirky, downright odd sometimes. But you’ll love him because woven into his eccentricities are integrity, honesty, and a firm commitment to quality. In the ways that matter, McCrea’s caramels are his best work.

Java Jolt Bar Soap by Organic Bath & Co.
Founded by Gianne Doherty and Jay Weeks

In 2014, partners—in life and love!—Gianne and Jay founded Organic Bath Co. out of a need and have continued to grow the company using only clean ingredients. Upon discovering that women—and particularly women of color—are marketed toxic personal care products, they have made a commitment to creating a straightforward, unisex bath and body line using nothing unnecessary, harmful or synthetic. They have become passionate advocates for health, wellness, and accessible, safe skincare.

Gourmet Mocha Marshmallows by Sweet Lydia’s
Owned by Shannon Arenburg

Shannon Arenburg is a second generation business owner of Sweet Lydia’s. Enrolled in the Baking and Pastry program at SNHU, she became Sweet Lydia’s first intern in the early days of the business, working alongside Lydia. Over the next few years, Shannon continued to work and learn from Lydia while she completed school. She took some time away to learn from other pastry chefs in Boston and even studied abroad in Florence, Italy. But, once Lydia was ready to pass on the business to someone else, she knew Shannon was the right candidate. Coming back to Sweet Lydia’s felt like coming home.

Espresso Booze Infuser by ParTea
Founded by Sarah Wasser

ParTea was born from Sarah’s desire to share the unique flavors and healthy cocktail alternatives available with infusions. Drawing on her years of bartending experience, she created five signature blends based on classic cocktail tastes. In 2015, she was working at a bed & breakfast in Lexington, Massachusetts. Set in an historic colonial home down the road from where the American Revolution began, she created a tea-based cocktail called The Boston Party Tea. It was made with loose leaf earl grey tea-infused gin. As she watched the fourth or fifth batch slowly drip through a paper coffee filter, she realized she could have used a tea bag and skipped the whole filtering process and that was her AHA moment!

*Additionally, the purchase of each box supports OUR small, local, food business. And we appreciate your support!

The Bites of Boston “Cool Beans” Coffee Indulgence Box:

1. Soy Wax Candle in ‘Smokey Jo’ Scent by Cannon Candles

2. Java Jolt Soap Bar by Organic Bath Co.

3. Package of Cafe Noir Caramels by McCrea’s Candies 

4. Gourmet Mocha Marshmallows by Sweet Lydia’s

The Bites of Boston “Lil Beans” Mini Coffee Lovers Box: