AAPI Founders to Shop This AAPI Heritage Month

I’ve been searching for the perfect everyday gold chain that looks good by itself and also plays well with others. This gorgeous twist-style necklace has a stylish thickness that can stand on its own (I’d show it off with a v-neck blouse). It also looks beautiful layered with other more delicate chains or pendants.

Inspired by eggs but totally vegan, Superegg’s formulas match the egg's nutritional value to restore and balance your skin to a smooth radiant complexion. You can try (full-size) products with this value-friendly set that includes a cleansing foam, 5-pack of masks, Cream Pouch, and Serum Cream.

Calling all matcha lovers: You can support AAPI voices and get a new cozy crewneck all at once. The Asian American Girl Club is all about being unapologetically Asian and, in the words of founder Ally Maki, “[taking] our own narrative back and finally [being] the center of our stories.

Driftaway sources its beans from around the world from countries such as India, Myanmar, Vietnam and more. Adventurous drinkers will love this Explorer Box that allows them to sample five options that range from light to medium to dark roast. The small box offers 2-oz. packages while the medium and large sizes offer 4- and 8-oz. samples respectively. 

If you want to play Mahjong on a set made by Asian artisans (and not tone-deaf appropriators), shop the Chop Suey Club’s classic set that includes golden brass dice and an aluminum carrying case. For those who aren’t into games, CSC offers a wide selection of products that celebrate Chinese design and arts with the belief that “the best way to dissipate xenophobia is to make your own culture more accessible to others.”

Browsing through ELOREA’s The Forgotten Words scents is like reading poetry: INFLORESCENCE, GENTLE SHOWER, HAZY BLUE, and BE BY MY SIDE make up this collection. INFLORESCENCE is inspired by the Korean word songari [송아리], which means an array of flowers or fruit on a single stem. With such enticing options, you’ll have a hard time picking just one. Fear not, there’s a discovery set ($33) that includes all four.

Designed to be used at home, and on yourself, this porcelain neck massager creates an instant (or at least as long as it takes to boil water) hot stone massage experience. Follow founder Sandra Lanshin Chui’s video tutorial for the best results with this Far-Infrared (FIR) heat energy device.

I came to love illustrator and author Ruth Chan’s funny, honest, and sometimes heartbreaking work through her Instagram. Her wonderful children’s book about neighborliness (which has a message relevant for many adults) channels her characteristic sense of humor and charm for young readers.

For older readers who also love pictures, try this life-affirming and colorific book of portraits featuring Chinatown's most fashionable elders. It’s not just photographs: the subjects share nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture.

The words “instant ramen” and “health” have never been associated in my mind until I met immi. This low-carb, high-protein, and 100% plant-based instant ramen comes in three different flavors, including the TikTok-famous Black Garlic “Chicken”. immi is even endorsed by my favorite tennis-player-cum-mental-health-advocate Naomi Osaka.

Lulu Ge founded Elix after turning to herbal medicine when going off birth control led to health complications. Elix combines the best of ancient wisdom and modern research in bioavailable liquid decoctions, which you add to tea or water. This duo includes the Get Well and Stay Well formulas, which strengthen immune response and build long-lasting resilience.

If you're trying to limit the volume of stuff you bring into your home but want a way to support the AAPI community, you can donate to the Asian American Writers Workshop, an arts organization with a great mission. They publish great work, like this essay by my friend Sam Inshassi, and offer fellowships for working artists. It's a great way to contribute to something meaningful directly.