They’re a local favourite for good reason because of their emphasis on using high-quality cocoa beans, highly controlled processes, and obsession in keeping the cocoa butter and mass together.
This is what New Zealand has really become known for. Manuka honey is a special type of honey that’s primarily found here that comes from bees pollinating a native bush called manuka.
What's unique about these Tim Tams are that they’re meant to be chilled in the fridge. The "Chill Me!" part of the packaging actually changes colour when it's cold.
In 1097, lemon juice was combined with carbonated mineral water from the town of Paeroa, and voila, L&P was born. If you plan on bringing a few of these home, I would avoid packing these in your suitcase in case they leak/blow up.
Creamed honey is basically a process to control the crystallization of raw honey and results in a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Your first instinct might be the duty-free, but that would be the wrong answer. The best prices for food goods in New Zealand is in a warehouse-style grocery store called Pak’n’Save.
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