Mint humbugs are the proper British boiled mint: striped brown-and-cream pieces with a rich, buttery peppermint flavour. They've been a sweet-shop favourite for generations, the sort of sweet you'd find in a grandparent's tin.
Looking for a sugar-free version? Try our sugar-free mint humbugs, or browse more traditional British sweets.
Good to know
- Traditional British mint humbugs (Taveners or Dobsons, depending on supply)
- Hard-boiled, made for slow sucking
- A classic British candy for US fans of old-fashioned mints
Allergens
Made with milk (or may contain traces of milk, depending on the maker). Not suitable for milk allergy.
Questions
What are humbugs?
Humbugs are traditional British boiled sweets, usually striped and mint-flavoured. The name goes back to the 1800s and they're still one of Britain's best-loved mints.
Delivery
Packed by hand at our London shop and sent tracked across the UK, with shipping to the USA too. Order a few favourites together and fill the box.