Support AAPI Businesses This May With These Great Products

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During AAPI Heritage Month, and the other 12 months of the year as well, supporting AAPI-owned businesses is a small way you can help uplift diverse brands while also getting some of the coolest, most innovative products on the market. AAPI-owned businesses cover nearly every possible product category, so no matter what you are looking for, you can put your money where your mouth is by shopping from an AAPI-founded brand or business.

Whether you are looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift, a new item to spruce up your space, or simply an excuse to buy from a diverse-owned brand, check out our recommendations for the best products from AAPI-owned businesses.

Phin Drip Coffee Set

For those of us who need a boost of caffeine in the morning, there is no better way to make it than with the Nguyen Coffee Supply Phin drip set. This coffee maker differentiates itself from many other pour-over options with the gravity press.

Instead of the grounds sitting loosely, they densely pack together for a richer, more flavorful pour. The borosilicate glass is also resistant to high temperatures and shattering, so you can expect to use the set for years to come.

The Always Pan

No matter how culinarily talented you are, the Our Place Always pan has a place in the kitchen. Designed to take on the tasks of multiple cookware pieces in one, the pan can take on frying, steaming, and more with ease—and it all packs into this small footprint.

Each Always pan also comes with a spatula and a steaming basket that both fit right in to the rest of the device, making this a great pick for glamping and even the smallest kitchen spaces.

Catalina Deluxe

For any weekend trip, this Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe tote is the only bag you need. The bag is made of recycled polyester or eco-friendly canvas, depending on your choice.

Beyond choosing materials, there are 14 unique color options to fit any personal taste. Each bag is also designed for long-term durability and comes with a shoulder strap for easy travel.

Upcycled Planter

While a candle may not always be a go-to gift on your list, the simplicity and smells from Mala the Brand may have you reconsider. The candle comes in seven unique scents and are made with soy wax for a cleaner, smoother burn.

Each candle also uses an FSC-certified wooden wick so you can trust your gift is environmentally conscious.

Sushi Lover Sake Drinking Set

This sake drinking kit is the best way to recreate the classic sushi bar experience at home with ease. The set comes with a tasting card, premium bottle of sake, and your own sake drinking glass.

The sake itself is specifically chosen for its versatility in temperature as well as how its flavor profile matches up to the takeout sushi it pairs with.

Waffle Bath Towel Set

In case you needed a sign to replace your partner’s (or your own) towels, this is it. This waffle-knit bath towel set is designed specifically to outperform traditional towel textures in both absorbency and drying speed.

The waffle texture also serves as a soft yet sturdy style for those who like to scrub down their bodies when drying off post-shower. The set comes with a body towel, a hand towel, and a face towel.

Keahi Special Fit Low 65mm Oversize Square Sunglasses

For sunglasses with a classic, old-school square look and modern durability and style, these glasses from Mohala Eyewear are a great pick..

In addition to a style points, for every pair of sunglasses sold, Mohala Eyewear donates the financial equivalent of one week of school to Room to Read Girls’ Education Program.

The Cove Pillow

For all the folks who snore, this side sleeper pillow just might offer a solution. The pillow has a unique cut that is designed specifically for side sleepers.

The memory foam is also designed with a mesh exterior for added breathability for all of the sweatier sleepers out there.

Sour Gummies Variety Pack

Behave candy is, frankly, delicious gummy candy that also isn’t horrifically sugary. With just one gram of sugar per serving, it’s a satisfying treat that won’t leave you with a stomach ache after.

The candy comes in a number of unique flavors and shapes including stars and bears. Instead of choosing between options, you can buy the Behave Variety Pack and try everything.

The Good Prep Set

If you have a chef or wannabe chef in your life, the Material Kitchen Good Prep Set is a gift worth getting. The set comes with two knives, a four-inch and an eight-inch, along with a ceramic sharpener.

The main piece in the set is the reBoard, which is Material Kitchen’s cutting board made of recycled plastic and renewable sugarcane. The set is built for all the slicing and chopping one heart could ever desire on a sustainable surface.

Clarifying Care Set

Whether you’re a skincare expert or still just using soap and water, the Tatcha Clarifying Care set is a gift worth getting—and giving. The set is built as a foundational block for those who aren’t huge into skincare—yet. The set comes with a cleanser, a clay mask, and a water cream.

Cereal Candle

While a candle may not always be at the top of your shopping list, the simplicity and smells from Mala the Brand are perfect for treating yourself. The candle comes in seven unique scents and it’s made with soy wax for a cleaner, smoother burn.

Each candle also uses an FSC-certified wooden wick so you can trust your gift is environmentally conscious.

Eureka Eucalyptus Bath Salts

Not once has there been a bath that couldn’t be improved with a few added ingredients, and the Blendily Eureka eucalyptus bath salts are the perfect addition.

The bath salts are made with eucalyptus, spearmint, rosemary, and, of course, epsom salts, for a combination built to improve your respiratory system. (But we also just like the relaxing smell.)

Backpack

Whether your kid needs a new bag for school or you’re a professional who likes a pop of color, this backpack from Brevitē is a simple and stylish choice.

The pack can fit up to a 16-inch laptop in a separate pocket from the main storage area. It has multiple storage areas for smaller items that you don’t want to lose. You can buy the Brevitē backpack in 11 different colors.

MORNING MUG + TEA GIFT SET

If coffee isn’t quite your jam, the Morning Mug and Tea gift set from Alaya Tea is the perfect gift for a slightly less caffeinated friend or family member. The set comes with Alaya’s lemongrass and ginger tea along with a unique mug and tea ball.

Each mug is handmade in a pottery studio in India, so you can trust this is better than a mug you might buy at a big box store.

Mighty Patch Original Acne Patches

We all have skin problems, and while I’d love to say that I left acne behind when puberty ended, I would be lying. The Hero Mighty Patch is the quickest way to get rid of a pimple that I have ever tried.

These are discreet and typically worn overnight, so even if you’re a bit embarrassed by your blemish, you don’t have to worry.

Glow Maker

The Maelove Glow Maker facial serum is filled with antioxidants, vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid, to help any face, as the name suggests, glow.

The serum has comes in a classic dropper container and can be a small yet integral part of any skincare routine. The serum is also notably oil free, so you won't get the same greasy feeling on your skin as some other options.

Velum Steel Ring for Men or Women

Jewelry can be the perfect accent piece for any outfit, and the Lace Velum steel ring fits that bill. The ring has a solid steel construction and a twisted design that gives a more modern look to the piece.

At the same time, the more simplistic style makes it easy to wear as an every day accessory without it looking out of place.

Metro Folio Kit

Why carry a wallet, backpack, and briefcase, when all the most important items can be condensed into one storage system? The Monos Metro Folio Kit is built to hold all of your day to day necessities in one place from credit cards and cash to car keys, phone chargers, and smart devices.

The kit is built for easy storage of all your essentials in one place when traveling for business or during every day commutes. It comes in both Carbon Black and Oxford Blue for the most professional of styles.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women

For any young kid in your life, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a great book to get them excited about historical women in a way that is interesting and accessible.

The book is chock full of illustrations and biographies of women throughout history framed as bedtime stories. The book has over 100 profiles in it and more than enough reread value to be a perfect bedtime companion for years.

Black Ombre Sake Set

The Black Ombre sake set from Pearl River is the exact way to start off a night of drinking and sushi with friends together. The container is a classy option similar to a decanter for liquor or wine, and comes with its own set of matching glasses as well.

So, whether you are having a night cap with a loved one or a few drinks before a night out, this is the set you want to be using for sake.

Xi’an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China, from New York's Favorite Noodle Shop

Yes, this one may a bit of a personal bias—but if you have ever been lucky enough to try Xi’an Famous Foods in New York City, this cookbook is your ticket to delicious food, every night at home.

The cookbook comes with the story of how Xi’an Famous Foods came to be over time, and most importantly, tons of recipes for your favorite meals.

Blanket

There is no feeling better, especially as you get older, than a truly solid night of sleep. This Luna weighted blanket is the direct pathway to that promised land for many users.

The blanket comes in 10-pound and 20-pound options for a secure, calming feeling that many folks are looking for to help them fall asleep.

At the same time, the blanket is designed with cooling technology and fabric, so unlike many other weighted blankets, you can actually use this one during the warmer months.

Musui–Kamado

The Vermicular Musui-Kamado stands out as one of the most unique and versatile cooking instruments to use in the kitchen. The device is a combination of a cast-iron pot and an induction stove that physically surrounds the entire pot.

As a result, you can cook nearly anything inside of it, with very little room for error. Everything from frying and broiling to steaming and even sous-vide cooking works in this pot. So, if you’ve got an itch to cook without the space to do it, this pot may be your answer.

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