1 week Ago By [email protected] (Jordan Coussins)
Quality Street enthusiasts have criticised this year's contentious Favourite Golden Selection, which only includes Toffee Fingers and Caramel Swirls. The limited-edition tin has been labelled as a "tooth destroying" letdown by critics. One disgruntled Reddit user vented: "These are arguably the worst lot out of the entire selection! I feel like they are actively mocking us! ! " Another chimed in with: "These were so bad that my family members call each other the toffee penny as an insult.
" The grievances didn't end there, with many fans expressing disappointment over the absence of some long-standing favourites in the standalone packaging. One user bemoaned: "Why oh why do they never make a Green Triangle package? " Another suggested: "If they made a Green Triangles & Caramel Barrels tin, it would essentially be a licence to print money." Read more: Birmingham fairground 'crash' latest However, not all agreed with the criticism of the popular brand.
Some fans leapt to the defence of the Toffee Fingers and Caramel Swirls. One retorted: "Those are the best of the Quality Street-what are you on about? " While the Favourite Golden Selection may have split opinion, fans of Quality Street's traditional range still have choices. Standalone favourites like the Green Triangle, The Purple One, and Coffee Crème can be found in specialised cartons, crackers, or personalised pouches at select retailers, including John Lewis and Waitrose.
Notably, John Lewis offers a popular pick-and-mix service, allowing customers to fill a tin entirely with their favourite ch. While personalised tins are not available this year, customers can still buy the £12 standard version and select from the traditional 12 sweets, including Strawberry Delight, Orange Crème, and Toffee Penny. This year, Nestle has launched paper tubs in certain Tesco stores as part of a trial, indicating a significant move towards sustainability.
The paper tubs are intended to be fully recyclable, but plastic and metal options continue to be widely accessible..
