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Become an International Snack Expert with MyUS

Whether you’re packing lunch for yourself or your children, preparing for a long day at work or school, or attending a party with friends and family, snacks are the go-to food products that make everyone happy. When you’re still hungry between meals, snacks offer the solution to those untimely cravings. While people have a favorite snack that they depend on, they are missing out on new potential snack experiences.

If you haven’t heard about or tried these snacks popular in the UK, MyUS can help you do so for future occasions. Become a MyUS member today to check out these offerings and suggestions, order the ones you like, and have them shipped straight to your doorstep with MyUS’s lightning-quick shipping!

Jelly Babies (4-Pack)

A yellow bag with red, orange, and green characters that promote the Maynard Bassetts’ Jelly Babies candy

A popular time traveler on television who travels in a big blue telephone box always carries a bag of Jelly Babies as their favorite snack. But did you know they’re real things you can try out now? Jelly Babies are not a television prop but delicious fruity treats with powdered sugar coatings made by UK confectionary brand Maynard Bassetts. A sweet snack offering to substitute for gummy bears and jelly beans that you can’t just stop at one piece.

Customer Review:While watching Classic Doctor Who. I realized that I needed to try the famous Jelly Babies. They are just as I expected and very good! They have that powdered sugar coating to keep them from sticking together, which also adds a little extra to the sweet.” - Keni&theJets

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Burton’s Jammie Dodgers

Raspberry pack of Jammie Doggers in a red package

If you’re not into gummies and chewy snacks but want something sweet, these Jammie Dodgers should fit the bill! These UK biscuits are similar to Oreos, except with shortbread cookies with raspberry plum jam in the middle instead of cocoa cookies and fondant filling. They’re great gift ideas and offerings for guests during parties and tea time!

Customer Review: “These are so yummy! I often have one with a bedtime tea as an after dinner/pre-bedtime treat.” - Jenny

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Original Cadbury Creme Eggs (5-Count)

One purple, red, and yellow box of Cadbury Original Cadbury Creme Eggs with a foiled chocolate egg on the side

Chocolate lovers and sweet tooths shouldn’t wait until Easter to try the original Cadbury Creme Eggs to refine their snacking experience. Cadbury is known for its brand of chocolate confections, which offer smooth textures and rich tastes that set it apart from other candy brands in the UK. If you want an authentic chocolate creme egg, check out Cadbury and their assortment of bars, twists, mini eggs, and spreads.

Customer Review: “This is one of my favorite Easter candies, so I wanted to see if the British ones tasted different from ours, and, yes, they do a little. They aren’t as sweet as ours are, and they are a little bit bigger than ours but sooooo good!!” - Holly Blevins

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McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Hobnobs

A blue bag with orange graphics and white words that feature McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Hobnobs

McVitie’s brand of biscuits caters to snackers who want a healthier alternative to overly sweet and savory snacks. Not only do they contain whole wheat ingredients, but they also provide relief to the digestive system. These Hobnobs added a layer of milk chocolate over the oat cookie for extra flavor, which pairs well with tea and boosts your energy to keep you active throughout the day.

Customer Review: “The perfect marriage of oatmeal and chocolate. Have it with milk or dunk in piping hot tea. Can't go wrong.” - Rai Skrupskis

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Walkers Crisps Meaty Variety Multipack

A red bag full of Walkers Chips Meaty Variety Multipack that contains Smoky Bacon, Roast Chicken, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon, and Prawn Cocktail flavors

Crisps, how the UK recognizes potato chips, are a popular snack item among those who want crunchy textures and savory flavors during road trips, TV binge days, and lunch breaks. Walkers is the British equivalent of Lays, but they have exclusive flavor options, such as Prawn Cocktail, Roast Chicken, Thai Green Curry, Fish and Chips, and much more! This Meaty Variety Multipack allows snackers to try international chip flavors and their interpretation of classic chip flavors like Smoky Bacon and Cheddar Cheese and Bacon. Potato chip and crisps enthusiasts will enjoy the flavors that are popular in the UK!

Customer Review: “I have often enjoyed Lays potato chips manufactured here in the states, but there are limited flavors. My friend from Wales turned me on to the Walker brand of crisps that are available from across the pond. These crisps have great flavor and are readily available from a few distributors. They are the perfect size for a lunch companion. I highly recommend all the flavors offered. The variety pack will wet your whistle, and I guarantee you will be craving for more! Cheers!” - Michael K

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Whittard Earl Grey Tea 

A grey with blue and white labels package of Whittard Tea Earl Grey Tea with six out of fifty teabags outside of the box

Believe it or not, tea is considered a snack in different countries, especially in some parts of the UK. Whittard of Chelsea is a chain of beverage shops offering coffee, tea, and related products around Britain for decades. They are known for their authentic tea ingredients, and the one flavor the UK recognizes is their Earl Grey Tea. With this pack of 50 Whittard Earl Grey Tea bags, you can have a fresh, hot cup of tea ready for mornings, afternoons, nights, sick days, and relaxation days. This signature iteration of Earl Grey tea will impress you with its blend and balance of citrusy bergamot and Ceylon black tea leaves.

Customer Review: “Nothing but the best. I am an avid British tea drinker living here in Arizona. The best Earl Grey tea out there ....Tea is now being served.” - Jan L Santa

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Twinings Everyday Tea 

A yellow and black box of Twinnings Everday Rich and Full-Bodied Tea pack of 100 tea bags with the art of birds, leaves, and a bird houses

If you’re searching for another tea flavor or UK brand that boosts and energizes your physical and mental health, Twinings checks off all marks. Their Everyday Tea contains a blend of Assam, African, and Yunnan tea leaves that combine into a soothing and delightful beverage. This pack is perfect as a gift for tea lovers or anyone looking for a drink they can enjoy, hot or cold. There’s a reason Twinings call this flavor “Everyday” and why enthusiasts choose it as their everyday cup of tea!

Customer Review: “This is a very pleasant everyday tea. Not too strong and not too weak. The flavor is balanced in that it is not too tannic or acidic. I enjoy this tea in the afternoon and early evening. Milk can be added without diluting the flavor of the tea.” - J Anon.

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Try New International Treats with MyUS Today!

When the occasion calls for sweet candy, savory crisps, chocolate biscuits, or calming teas, the UK offers a variety to widen the horizons of snack time. Explore and try different international snacks you will enjoy and brag to your friends about with MyUS! Become a member today and shop from the best retailers the US and UK have to offer!

We always aim to bring our members the best shopping options available, but some of the products featured in this post may have purchase restrictions. Please visit the merchant's terms of sale, shipping guidelines, and terms and conditions to find more information.

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