If he is interested in world causes, Awesome Socks Club. I have not purchased - yet. Monthly subscription, you can make choices or he can.

Guys are so hard to buy for. Does he have any hobbies, or interests in certain types of books, or eras, like WWI, II?

DS is really into the early Roman empire and I found him some iron figures from that era. He loved them.

I didn't send a subscription but a 20-something family member was thrilled with the selection of coffee that I sent him from Cuban Coffee Queen in Key West. He's been there before so that may have added to the fun but the coffee is pretty good.

They have subscriptions but I haven't used them. I just ordered a bunch of bags of coffee and sent them as a one-time gift.

https://cubancoffeequeen.com/

Lisa's Popcorn is good. I'm partial to the jalapeno (and other savory flavors) but I think the sweet flavors are their big sellers.

https://lisaspopcorn.com/

Not to rain on your idea but I think it's too much for a 28yr old man. I know my son would get annoyed after two months of same ole same ole. Consumables would be less annoying for him but he doesn't like a lot of, unwanted, i.e. things he didn't CHOOSE, STUFF accumulating. Oooooo There's an idea, does Pensky's or someone's have a spice of the month subscription? All the smoking/grillers out there these days that might be fun for him to try.

Both my sons have rec’d and raved about the subscriptions they received for Stance socks.

I’ve given subscriptions to soft baked pretzels, Eastern Standard Provisions. We have a subscription to a monthly mystery game, we like it. Finders Seekers.

I have never used a monthly subscription for coffee --- other than having my preferred coffee sent regularly. I am old and set in my ways and only rarely try other beans. Wirecutter has some recommendations though Here’s a Subscription Service Wirecutter’s Coffee Nerd Swears By | Reviews by Wirecutter (nytimes.com)

I have friends who have done a wine subscription and they really enjoyed trying all the new wines each month (I think they received 3 a month?).

Arcy, I think you mean Penzey's spice lol.

Ohh that Trade coffee subscription looks perfect! I was looking at Atlas because I saw the mention on Wirecutter too, but the Trade one looks better as he can customize it himself. Thanks, sas, and everyone else too.

PS I am saving that Finders Seekers subsciption for xmas! I can think of a few people who would like it.

Not a subscription, but our son & his family gave us a Kansas City steak box for Xmas a couple of years ago. It included chicken filets too plus some small desserts. We actually enjoyed it to have things in the freezer, although I am not a huge beef eater. It’s a one and done thing unless you want to subscribe.

I too am saving that Finders Seekers thing too! Thanks!

edited to add, I have had a subscription for years to Coffeeam (Coffeeam.com). They are a small company just outside of Atlanta and have several single origin and blends available as well as some teas (which i have not tried in a long while). I called last week to tweak my subscription. They roasted the beans Monday and shipped it out that day. I received it Tuesday. .

Does he like to make cocktails at home? A friend of mine has really been enjoying Shaker & Spoon subscription. I believe it's the ingredients (besides alcohol) to make interesting cocktails at home.

https://shakerandspoon.com/gifting

No ideas, but appreciate the question and responses. I am in a similiar boat with male family members in the same age group. Love the coffee subscription idea for my 27 year old son, he is very into his coffee. The cocktail subscription sounds interesting for my SIL. Adding to my gift ideas. Thanks all.

One of my son's loves good coffee and is difficult to buy for, but he found this company on his travels that roasts and buys directly from the coffee farmers/growers. He prefers single origin and they send the new varieties out to the subscription holders before they are available to the local trade. I have given him gift subscriptions from time to time. They ship by FedEx so the coffee gets there quickly and in good shape. They have different plans to choose from and he has enjoyed sampling the different varieties. The website is: ptscoffee.com.

Japanese snack subscriptions have been appreciated by my boys in that age range.

https://www.foodandwine.com/best-japanese-snack-boxes-7368561

My friend had a Shaker and Spoon subscription and really enjoyed it!