The Best Minty Sweets to Buy Online
Spearmint chews
Spearmint chews are one of the best-selling sweets in the minty category and it’s not hard to see why. They’re chewy, satisfying and carry a fresh spearmint flavour that’s strong without being overwhelming. A pick n mix staple for decades, and the kind of sweet that people who grew up eating them still reach for as adults. Available in bulk, which is how most people end up buying them once they get through the first bag.
Mint imperials
Mint imperials are a proper old-school British boiled sweet. Hard, white, peppermint flavoured and coated in sugar. They dissolve slowly and the mint flavour builds as they go. The kind of sweet you’d find in a glass jar on the counter of a traditional sweet shop. Still very much worth buying.
Sugar-free mint options
The sugar-free side of the mint range is worth knowing about. Sugar-free mint humbugs are the standout: the classic humbug format with that hard toffee texture and mint flavour, made without sugar. They’re a good option for anyone managing their sugar intake who doesn’t want to give up proper mint sweets. Sugar-free Everton mints are another solid pick: the traditional brown and white striped hard mint in a sugar-free version that holds up well against the original.
Mint sweets for events and gifting
Mint sweets work well at events because they have near-universal appeal and a clean, refreshing quality that makes them popular after food. A bowl of mint imperials or spearmint chews at a dinner table or event tends to empty quickly. They also work well in sweet jars and pick n mix displays alongside the boiled sweets range. For anything with a colour scheme, the green sweets category picks up the spearmint and mint sweets that sit in that colour range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between spearmint and peppermint sweets?
Spearmint has a milder, slightly sweeter mint flavour. Peppermint is sharper and more intense. Spearmint chews are spearmint flavoured. Mint imperials and Everton mints tend to use peppermint, which gives them a stronger mint hit.
Are there sugar-free mint sweets available?
Yes. The range includes sugar-free mint humbugs and sugar-free Everton mints, both made with sweeteners instead of sugar. More sugar-free options are available in the dedicated diabetic sweets category.
What are Everton mints?
Everton mints are a traditional British boiled sweet with a hard toffee base and a peppermint flavour. They have a distinctive brown and white striped appearance. They’ve been made in the UK for well over a century.
Are spearmint chews vegan?
Check the individual product page for the current ingredients. Spearmint chews are typically made without animal-derived ingredients but formulations can vary.
How much do mint sweets cost?
All minty sweets start at £1 per bag. Free UK delivery on orders over £20.
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