Maybe you're craving a trip abroad. Maybe you're pining after the snacks you enjoyed when you studied abroad in another country, or you just want to discover your new favorite sweet. Whatever the reason, buying candy from different countries is a great way to try something new in a low-stakes way. Here are delicious international candies that can be shipped to your door.
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Mexico
$12 from Amazon
These Mexican watermelon lollipops are dusted with chile powder (which is not uncommon with Mexican candies), giving them a little sweet and spicy action. If you're sensitive to spice, these may not be your favorite, but those who like a bit of heat may quickly find that they cannot live without these candies.
England
$20 from Amazon
Cadbury is another brand that's not impossible to find in the U.S., but die-hard fans say the British stuff is superior. This pack offers a chance to try twelve full-size Cadbury classics, including their Picnic Bar, Wispa, and Twirl. You may find yourself a Cadbury fan after this.
China
$5.60 from Amazon
These chewy Chinese candies are sort of a vanilla milk-flavored toffee. They're wrapped in an edible rice paper, which dissolves after a few moments in your mouth. It's also worth noting that the toffee is rather hard at first but will soften after you start to chew it.
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Germany
$36 from Amazon
It's possible to find Haribo gummy candy in the U.S., but folks who have spent time in Europe say that the ones here are different. So, try this variety pack of German Haribo. Translated into English, the flavors are: Gold Bears, Happy Cherries, Happy Cola, Smurfs, Tropifrutti, Pacifiers, Naughty Foxes, Peaches, Frogs, Berries, Sour French Fries, and Woodghosts. Who doesn't need a few naughty foxes in their life?
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Japan
$8 from Amazon
You've probably had KitKats before. But did you know that there are different flavors of KitKats in Japan? These strawberry KitKats are fruity and delightful, but like many of the other chocolate options, can potentially melt in transit during hot weather.
The Netherlands
$30 from Amazon
Licorice can be a polarizing snack — most folks either love it or hate it. If you want to try something even more polarizing, try salty licorice. The Dutch (and those in several Nordic countries) love it. You may hate it. Or you may hate it, then love it. It'll be an adventure either way!
Russia
$9 from Amazon
Think of these as the Russian cousin to KitKats. They're light and crispy wafer cookies, layered with a milky cream and tumbled in chocolate. These would be great with an afternoon coffee or tea.
Sweden
$9 from Amazon
This mix includes fruit gummies and "salmiak" licorice, which is a form of salty licorice with ammonium chloride added. This is another one that may not be for everyone, but is worth a taste either way. Another fun thing: The candies are colored naturally with things like nettle and spinach extract.
Japan
$28 from Amazon
Botan Ame Rice Candy is a Japanese classic. It's a chewy, citrus-flavored candy wrapped in edible rice paper. There's also a sticker inside the box of six. This is another one where the candies may arrive a little hard but will soften up nicely once you pop them into your mouth.
Japan
$26 from Amazon
These sandwich cookies from Japan are meant to resemble burgers. The "bun" is a crunchy almost malty biscuit, with a chocolate "patty" inside and a few sesame seeds on top. Reviewers say they're as tasty as they are cute.
Japan
$18 from Amazon
Another treat from Japan, these little mushrooms have a dark chocolate top with a milk chocolate layer underneath to make up the "cap" and the "stem" is a crunchy cookie. Reviewers recommend waiting to buy this until your weather is cool, as the chocolate can melt in transit.
England
$6.45 from Amazon
Punchy, sweet, and iconic, Bond's Sherbet Lemons have a crunchy tangy lemon candy exterior with a bit of "sherbet" on the inside. Reviewers say they arrive "fresh as a daisy" and recommend them for fans of lemon flavors.