Boiled Sweets
Bouquets
Lollies
Aniseed Twists
Blackcurrant Liquorice
Choc Limes
- Iconic flavour pairing – the refreshing zing of lime followed by mellow, rich chocolate, creating an irresistible taste sensation.
- Individually wrapped – perfect for pick ’n’ mix jars or enjoyable one by one.
- Classic, retro appeal – a beloved favourite that stays true to tradition and continues to delight sweet lovers year after year.
Fruit Pips
🍬 Fruit Pips – A Retro Sweet Shop Classic
Fruit Pips are a nostalgic British confectionery that brings back fond memories of traditional sweet shops. These small, hard-boiled sweets are known for their vibrant colours and delightful fruit flavours.
Fruit Sherberts
Kola Cubes
Lemon Sherbets
🍋 Sherbet Lemons – A Zesty, Fizzy Classic!
Rediscover the timeless charm of Sherbet Lemons from Giant Bradley’s Sweet Shop—those bright yellow sweets packed with bold lemon flavour and a hidden fizzy surprise.
What Makes Them Special:
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Lemon-Zing Shell: Each sweet starts with a crisp, tangy lemon-flavoured outer shell that immediately awakens your taste buds.
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Sherbet Centre: Inside lurks a fizzy, sherbet powder core—slow to reveal or burst into action for an added texture twist.
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Retro Appeal: A firm favourite in British sweet shops, these sweets carry nostalgic value and are often associated with childhood treat jars.
Pear Drops
Pear Drops are a beloved British confectionery known for their nostalgic appeal and distinctive flavour. These traditional boiled sweets are instantly recognisable by their pear-shaped form and vibrant pink and yellow hues.
Key Features:
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Distinctive Flavour: Pear Drops offer a unique taste profile, combining the sweetness of pear with subtle hints of banana. This distinctive flavour is achieved through the use of artificial esters, specifically isoamyl acetate and ethyl acetate, which are responsible for the characteristic pear and banana notes.
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Traditional Craftsmanship: Made using traditional methods, these sweets are hard-boiled to perfection, ensuring a long-lasting flavour and satisfying crunch.
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Vibrant Appearance: The sweets are typically half pink and half yellow, resembling a pear shape, which adds to their visual appeal and nostalgic charm.
Pinapple Cubes
🍍 Pineapple Cubes
Pineapple Cubes are a nostalgic British confectionery, cherished for their vibrant tropical flavour and satisfying texture. These cube-shaped sweets are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy pineapple taste, dusted with a light sugar coating, offering a refreshing treat reminiscent of classic sweet shops.
Key Features:
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Tropical Flavour: Each cube delivers a burst of sweet and tangy pineapple, capturing the essence of tropical fruits.
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Sugar Coating: Dusted with a fine layer of sugar, enhancing the sweetness and providing a slight crunch before the chewy centre.
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Traditional Design: The cube shape and sugar coating are characteristic of classic boiled sweets, adding to their nostalgic appeal.
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Versatile Enjoyment: Ideal for sharing, gifting, or enjoying as a personal treat, Pineapple Cubes are a versatile addition to any sweet collection.
Yorkshire Mix
Yorkshire Mix – A Beloved British Classic, Packed with Personality!
Embark on a sweetly nostalgic journey with Yorkshire Mix, a colourful assortment of traditional boiled sweets. This mix typically includes favourites like fruity drops, mint-humbugs, pear drops, pastels, and even the cheeky Yorkshire “fish”—a treat that’s as full of character as the county itself.
Why it's a timeless choice:
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Diverse flavours and shapes—each piece offers a new taste experience, from cooling mints to zesty fruit and the unexpected whimsy of classic boiled candy shapes.
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Rooted in tradition—crafted using recipes passed down through generations, this mix is a signature of Yorkshire spin and British sweet-shop heritage.
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Every mix tells a tale—some say the blend was born from leftover sweets sorted at the end of the day, while others insist the mix only got better with time—just like Yorkshire’s warm-hearted spirit.