May Seasonal Scent:
Terraces
Hi Keapers,
Welcome to May!
In case you missed them, here are some updates from April:
▶ Discussing the origins of our newest scent, Terraces
▶ What the divisive cilantro herb can teach us about taste
▶ Why do we only make candles?
If you'd like to receive our seasonal updates and stories from the studio like these, join our newsletter here.
For more about this month's Seasonal Scent, Terraces, and subscription tips, read more below.
Seasonal Scent of May: Terraces
Terraces pairs Calabrian Bergamot, a timeless citrus with floral brightness that gives way to balsamic warmth and fresh aromatic notes, with Coriander and Buchu to exude sunshine and verdant abundance.
This month's complimentary preview tealight is June's
Waves.
May Rituals
"I like to light my Keap candle when putting on music, setting the lights lower, then reading or watching a movie."
— Candle Rituals from a Keaper
Art Credit: Amelie Maison D'Art
Candle Burning Tips
Following your first burn, each time you use your candle, trim the wick to 3⁄8" (about the width of your pinky finger) before you light it. This helps ensure a smaller, safer flame and less soot.
Each time you burn your candle, burn it for 2-3 hours. This will not only maximize the fragrance throw, but also help avoid "tunneling," where the candle burns down the middle, leaving wax around the edges.
For safety reasons:
▶ Don't burn your candle when less than a 1/2" of wax remains.
▶ Never leave a burning candle unattended!
Read more here.
A Note on Matches
Longtime subscribers will know that we've experimented with a variety of matchbox (and even matchbook!) styles over the years, and we historically included matches in every subscriber shipment.
In early 2024, we made the switch to a beautiful Jumbo Matchbox containing extra sturdy long matches. With this change in format, we also implemented a change in the frequency we send them.
We now include a Jumbo Matchbox in every 12th subscription order. You can read more about the reasons behind the change here.
Need more matches sooner? Learn how to add matches to your next order through the subscriber portal here.
Reuse Inspiration
Candleholders are a breeze to repurpose when you know how! We've put together this quick and easy guide to give any candle glass a second life.
Explore our Tumbler Reuse Series to see the creative ways our awesome community of Keapers have been enjoying their glasses after their candles are long gone!
Or fill up your cup with a cocktail from our 2022 recipe series, designed by writer, historian, and cocktail creative Al Culliton.
Packaging Next Steps
Want to know what to do next with your packaging? Find all the specific materials we work with and the best ways to help reduce waste with them on our packaging page.
Waves
Seasonal Scent of June
Sea Salt, Driftwood + Ocean Air
Feels like floating, suspended in water
Available to subscribers in June and to non-subscribers in July
May -
Terraces
June -
Waves
July -
Lavender + Petals
August -
Canyons
Tealight Burning Tips
The tealights are indicative of what our full candles smell like, but our full candles are much more powerful. To appreciate each scent, burn the tealight nearby or in a small room—bathrooms are a great place to test.
Not feeling next month's scent? You can always swap to Wood Cabin, Wild Figs or Timur Moon. Make the change directly in your account -or- email us at TheLab@KeapCandles.com, and we'll make the change for you.
Some safety tips for your tealights:
▶ Don't leave lit candles (even tealights!) burning unattended.
▶ Burn on a flat surface.
▶ Be careful as the tins can get hot!
