{"title":"Summerdown","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSummerdown, peppermint chocolate from the English mint farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummerdown is a family farm in Hampshire that grows the old English Black Mitcham peppermint variety and distills its essential oil directly on the estate. This oil is used to create dark peppermint thins, after-dinner creams, peppermint chocolate with crispy bits, tea, and home fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummerdown\u003c\/strong\u003e is the peppermint farm in northern Hampshire that calls itself \"The Peppermint People.\" Growing on the fields around Basingstoke is Black Mitcham, an old English peppermint variety that is cultivated, harvested, and distilled into oil right there on the estate. This oil gives Summerdown's chocolate its cool, rounded freshness, and it is present in every product from the farm, from boxes of peppermint thins to scented candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA lost English mint returns home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Mitcham was considered lost in England until Sir Michael Colman rediscovered the variety in America in the early 1990s. The old English peppermint had survived there in small stocks, while it had long since disappeared from fields back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColman tasted something in the oil that he did not recognize from any modern mint aroma and brought cuttings back to Hampshire. He began cultivation on a small plot, with Ian by his side—whom the farm still calls its \"mint master\" to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety is named after Mitcham, south of London, the old center of English peppermint cultivation in the 19th century. The lineages that survived in America originated there, while cultivation in England itself ceased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety is considered stubborn; it grows more slowly than modern hybrids and requires patience, research, and a good deal of trust. The first few years brought more questions than harvests, but the two stuck with their mint and learned more with every field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, almost three decades later, the plants grow on about 28 hectares, and every single one descends from those first cuttings. An individual's venture has become an estate whose name is synonymous with peppermint in England. The nickname \"The Peppermint People\" is meant literally, as the farm produces nothing other than mint and what is made from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom thin medallions to filled creams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the range is dark chocolate that derives its freshness solely from the farm's distilled peppermint oil. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-mint-thins\"\u003ePeppermint Thins\u003c\/a\u003e are wafer-thin medallions that break with a bright snap and melt quickly; each box contains 150 grams. That is about twenty pieces, each hardly thicker than a coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-creams\"\u003ePeppermint Creams\u003c\/a\u003e have a soft fondant center under a dark coating, very much in the tradition of English after-dinner mints. At 200 grams, their box is the largest in the house. Those who prefer it crunchy should reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-crisps\"\u003ePeppermint Crisps\u003c\/a\u003e, in which fine sugar crystals provide an audible crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-ultimate-mint-collection\"\u003eUltimate Mint Collection\u003c\/a\u003e gathers fondants, crisp medallions, and dark and milk chocolate squares in a gift box. It is the most compact box in the house and at the same time the most versatile. This is joined by the Heritage line with extra-dark fondants and crisp medallions, dark and milk chocolate bars, delicate cream dominoes, and mint truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond chocolate, the farm showcases what its plant is capable of: peppermint tea in pyramid bags, pure essential oil, care products for bath and body, candles, and room fragrances. A whole range from a single variety, grown on a single estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrown, harvested, and distilled in one place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Summerdown, the entire chain remains on the estate, from the seedling through the harvest to the distillation. The herb is cut in summer and distilled shortly thereafter using steam, as fresh as it comes from the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steam releases the essential oils from the leaves, and what settles afterwards is a clear, concentrated oil. Rounded, refined, and unmistakably unique—that is how the farm itself describes what the climate and soils of Hampshire do to their mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter distillation, the oil rests before it moves on to the farm's kitchen and workshop. There, it is dosed like a spice, because a few drops flavor an entire batch of chocolate, a kettle of tea, or a candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint oil from a single estate is a rarity in the world of chocolate; most manufacturers purchase their mint flavorings anonymously on the global market. At Summerdown, every drop can be traced back to the field where the plants stood. The English call this principle \"single estate,\" a term usually reserved for tea and whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a business, the farm also remains committed to its landscape, with wildflower meadows between the fields, tours of the estate, and two shepherd's huts where guests can stay overnight in the middle of the greenery. Those driving past in midsummer can smell the harvest before they even see the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Great Taste awards for the mint chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2026, the Great Taste Awards recognized two of Summerdown's chocolates: the dark Peppermint Creams and the dark Crisp bar. The jury for this British competition tastes blindly, without packaging or brand names; the focus is solely on taste. The competition is hosted by the London Guild of Fine Food and is considered the largest of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there is a place on shelves that are considered a gold standard in England: Selfridges in London, Whole Foods, the organic delivery service Abel \u0026amp; Cole, and the kitchenware store Lakeland carry the farm's products. For a family farm with a single mint variety, this is remarkable reach. Bravo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, this exact combination was the reason to add the farm to our selection: a single plant, a single estate, and a taste that cannot be confused with any purchased aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA piece of England for the coffee table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting started with this range is easy: the thin medallions belong with espresso, the filled creams at the end of a meal, and the gift box solves the question of what to bring as a guest. Those looking for texture start with the crisps and their fine crunch. A single box is enough for a first introduction, as each tells the same story in its own way. For the Advent season, mint is a staple anyway; hardly any flavor suits cold air and warm living rooms better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a gift, the farm also follows a simple logic: the box for the undecided, the creams for friends of soft fillings, and the thins for purists. If you like, add a pack of tea to the gift and share the entire principle of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn England, mint chocolate is the natural conclusion to a dinner, served with coffee once the plates have been cleared. This culture fits into every German kitchen that enjoys having guests. A box on the table, coffee next to it—a successful finish needs nothing more. In our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schokolade\"\u003echocolate\u003c\/a\u003e selection, Summerdown is the English voice among Belgian and Italian houses. You can see what is currently in stock from the farm in the product grid below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"summerdown-mint-thins","title":"Peppermint Thins","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePeppermint Thins by Summerdown, wafer-thin peppermint discs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Thins by Summerdown are wafer-thin discs of dark chocolate infused with peppermint oil from their own farm in Hampshire. The heirloom English variety, Black Mitcham, gives them a cool, well-rounded freshness that makes the tart cocoa feel bright and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Thins\u003c\/strong\u003e are peppermint discs from the English mint farm Summerdown in Hampshire. Inside the 150-gram box are about twenty wafer-thin dark chocolate discs, flavored with distilled Black Mitcham peppermint oil from their own fields and a hint of natural vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA clean snap, then a spreading coolness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single disc is barely thicker than a coin and breaks with a clean snap that can be heard across the table. It melts quickly on the tongue, and as the chocolate dissolves, the mint spreads throughout the entire mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, the cocoa takes center stage, dark and tart with at least 55 percent cocoa solids, then the peppermint layers over it and lingers. Black Mitcham tastes rounded and almost sweet; its coolness lasts long after the disc has melted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vanilla note works in the background, softening the sharp edge of the dark chocolate. There is no dairy in the recipe; the discs are vegan yet still glide across the tongue with a creamy texture. Precisely because they are so thin, they feel light, clear, and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe finishing touch after a good meal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn England, dark mint chocolate is as much a part of the end of a dinner as an espresso is in this country. The coolness freshens the palate and provides a clean conclusion to a rich meal without feeling heavy itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discs are best served alongside a short \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee\"\u003eespresso\u003c\/a\u003e, whose roasted notes pick up and extend the mint. They also work well with a late-evening herbal tea when you want the day to wind down peacefully. Served on a small saucer, the dark discs look as though the evening had planned for them from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single disc is often enough, so one box will last for many evenings. Those looking for a soft center will find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-creams\"\u003ePeppermint Creams\u003c\/a\u003e with their fondant filling from the same producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn oil that barely has to travel after harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppermint oil for these thins grows in the fields of Summerdown and is distilled directly on the estate. Only a few hours pass between harvesting and distillation, and it is precisely this freshness that the oil later carries into the chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mint chocolates are made with purchased flavorings from the global market whose origins can no longer be traced. Here, every drop comes from a single estate in Hampshire, whose climate and soil give the mint its mild, rounded tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillation is performed with steam, which releases the essential oils from the freshly cut herb. A few drops of this concentrated oil are enough for an entire batch, yet it carries every single disc from the first to the last second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe box for the espresso table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored in a cool, dry place, the box keeps for well over a year, waiting patiently for guests. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves dark \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schokolade\"\u003echocolate\u003c\/a\u003e and has previously only known mint as a tea. You can find the entire farm range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/summerdown\"\u003eSummerdown selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summerdown","offers":[{"title":"150 g","offer_id":60563137560910,"sku":"031SUM03784","price":13.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/summerdown-mint-thins.png?v=1788876109"},{"product_id":"summerdown-puremint-chocolate-creams","title":"Peppermint Creams","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSummerdown Peppermint Creams with a soft fondant center\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummerdown Peppermint Creams are after-dinner mints from Hampshire, featuring a soft fondant center beneath dark chocolate. Peppermint oil from their own fields infuses both layers, making every cream cool, creamy, and surprisingly light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Creams\u003c\/strong\u003e are the filled after-dinner mints from the Summerdown mint farm in Hampshire. Each 200-gram box of English mint cream chocolates contains round discs with a soft fondant center enrobed in dark chocolate, flavored with distilled Black Mitcham peppermint oil from their own fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA crisp exterior, a flowing center\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark shell breaks with a slight resistance, then the center yields, soft and cool like cream from the refrigerator. The fondant and chocolate melt at the same pace, neither one left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center tastes bright and sweet, the shell tart and dark, and the peppermint unites both levels into a long, cool finish. Black Mitcham contributes its typical warmth—a mint without any sharp bite, reminiscent more of fresh leaves than hard candies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed chilled, the contrast becomes even more distinct, with the cold center set against the melting shell. A little trick for summer evenings when you want a light, yet sophisticated dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe English classic after a meal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter-dinner mints are as much a part of dinner in England as a speech at a wedding, served with coffee once the plates have been cleared. The mint refreshes the palate, the fondant replaces dessert, and the evening concludes on a quiet note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cream per guest next to an espresso cup turns a dinner with friends into a special occasion. It pairs perfectly with a quick \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee\"\u003eespresso\u003c\/a\u003e or a glass of iced water, which extends the cooling effect even further. The dark box also has a permanent place in the English Christmas menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who prefer to end the evening pure and without filling should try the ultra-thin \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-mint-thins\"\u003ePeppermint Thins\u003c\/a\u003e from the same producer. For mixed groups, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-ultimate-mint-collection\"\u003eUltimate Mint Collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers all preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the center softens inside the shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fondant is processed firmly so that it can be coated with chocolate, only becoming creamy afterward. This is made possible by invertase, a natural enzyme included in the recipe that works slowly and steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks following production, the enzyme breaks down some of the sugar, softening the center from within. The confectionery art behind this is over a hundred years old and continues to be the secret behind every good filled chocolate, from cherry cordials to peppermint creams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Summerdown, this old craft meets the oil from their own mint fields, which infuses both the center and the shell. This makes the cream taste like a unified whole, never like two separate parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe box for guests at a long table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnopened, the box keeps for many months, ready for when guests arrive or the menu needs a final flourish. More dark \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schokolade\"\u003echocolate\u003c\/a\u003e is available right next door, and you can find the entire range from the farm in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/summerdown\"\u003eSummerdown selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summerdown","offers":[{"title":"200 g","offer_id":60563144671566,"sku":"031SUM03780","price":13.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/summerdown-peppermint-creams.png?v=1788876226"},{"product_id":"summerdown-ultimate-mint-collection","title":"Ultimate Mint Collection","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eUltimate Mint Collection by Summerdown, a box full of mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Mint Collection by Summerdown brings together peppermint chocolate in four forms: filled fondants, crunchy crisp thins, and dark and milk chocolate squares. All contain Black Mitcham peppermint oil from their own farm in Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Mint Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is the gift box from the English mint farm Summerdown in Hampshire. Inside the 170-gram box are peppermint fondants, crisp thins, and dark and milk chocolate squares, all featuring peppermint oil distilled from their own fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEach variety puts a different spin on the mint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark chocolate squares bring the tart cocoa to the forefront, letting the mint drift coolly over it. With the milk chocolate squares, the same performance is softer and sweeter, a gentle introduction for those who find dark chocolate too intense. Such individually laid-out squares are known in the trade as napolitains, small bars in the size of an espresso cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filled fondants feature a soft, light center that melts on the tongue, leaving a lasting cooling sensation. The crisp thins, by contrast, rely on fine sugar particles that crunch audibly as they melt, giving the whole experience a lively rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a small tasting experience across the range in one box, from creamy to crunchy, from mild to tart. The mint remains the same throughout, only its stage changes, and it is precisely this recognizability that makes the box so well-rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA gift box that saves you from having to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to give mint chocolate as a gift, you don't have to choose between filled or plain here; the box offers both. This makes it a perfect small gift for hosts whose preferences you don't yet know, and a token of appreciation that needs no explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the coffee table, an open box can replace dessert, with each guest picking their preferred form. The dark chocolate squares go well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee\"\u003ean after-dinner espresso\u003c\/a\u003e, the milk chocolate ones are better suited for afternoon tea, and experience shows the fondants are the first to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who falls in love with a single variety can find the larger boxes right next door, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-creams\"\u003ePeppermint Creams\u003c\/a\u003e with their fondant center or the crunchy \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-crisps\"\u003ePeppermint Crisps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo chocolates, one oil from one estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the dark pieces, Summerdown uses a strong, tart cocoa, and for the milk chocolate, a creamy recipe with milk powder and delicate sweetness. Both chocolates would be unremarkably good on their own; only the mint makes them unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppermint oil comes entirely from their own fields in Hampshire, where the heritage Black Mitcham variety is grown and distilled right on the estate. An oil with a traceable origin is a major exception in mint chocolate; bought-in flavorings with no known source are the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why all the varieties in this box taste related to one another; the cooling sensation begins and fades in the same way. It is the same signature in four different font sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe box for the gift table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen unopened, the box keeps for about two years, so it can wait in the drawer for its occasion. As a gift, it works for everything from a host's invitation to an Advent plate, and as a supply for your own coffee table, it is perfect anyway. You can find more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schokolade\"\u003echocolate\u003c\/a\u003e in our range, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/summerdown\"\u003eSummerdown selection\u003c\/a\u003e shows what else we carry from the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summerdown","offers":[{"title":"170 g","offer_id":60563146113358,"sku":"031SUM08351","price":13.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/summerdown-ultimate-mint-collection.png?v=1788876357"},{"product_id":"summerdown-puremint-chocolate-crisps","title":"Peppermint Crisps","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePeppermint Crisps by Summerdown, mint chocolate with a crunch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Crisps by Summerdown are dark mint chocolate discs featuring a satisfying, crunchy sugar texture. The Black Mitcham peppermint oil, harvested from the farm’s own fields in Hampshire, gives these discs a long-lasting, cool freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Crisps\u003c\/strong\u003e are the crunchy mint chocolates from the Summerdown farm in Hampshire. Each 170-gram box contains discs of dark chocolate infused with fine sugar crystals and flavored with the estate’s own distilled Black Mitcham peppermint oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst the melt, then the crunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the first bite, the disc feels like smooth dark chocolate, then the sugar pieces come through, crunching between the teeth. This delicate crackle accompanies the entire melting process and persists until the very last piece. The slower the disc melts, the more prominent the crunch becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of flavor, bitter cocoa and cool mint sit side by side, with the sugar pieces adding bright, sweet notes in between. The Black Mitcham oil remains round and mild, its freshness lingering long without ever becoming sharp or overpowering the chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interplay of melt and crunch makes these discs the most vibrant chocolate from this producer. While the thin mints vanish quietly, the Crisps remain audibly present, and it is precisely this quality that makes them memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the coffee table and evening gatherings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crisps are a perfect companion for afternoon coffee as well as the end of a dinner when you are looking for a small treat. Their texture makes them a conversation starter; hardly anyone expects a crunch in a mint chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee\"\u003estrong espresso\u003c\/a\u003e, they show their dark side, while with a glass of cold milk, they almost become a dessert. Coarsely broken and sprinkled over vanilla ice cream, they provide both coolness and crunch in one go. During the advent season, a disc is a welcome addition to a holiday plate, as the fresh mint suits the cold time of year perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who prefer something smooth and quiet, try the wafer-thin \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-mint-thins\"\u003ePeppermint Thins\u003c\/a\u003e; those looking for a soft center should opt for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-creams\"\u003ePeppermint Creams\u003c\/a\u003e from the same maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the crunch comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces inside these discs are caramelized sugar, which turns glassy when heated and remains hard and brittle after cooling. Encased in chocolate and protected from air and moisture, it retains this crunch for many months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this to work, the pieces must be small enough to be distributed throughout every disc, yet large enough to remain audible. Achieving this balance is the true craft behind a recipe that is otherwise intentionally simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient list includes sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin as an emulsifier, natural vanilla flavoring, and peppermint oil from their own fields. The chocolate is dairy-free; the discs are vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe box you open twice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored in a cool, dry place, they keep for about two years, though in practice, they rarely last that long. This is one of those boxes that gets opened again immediately after the first disc, before the lid is finally closed. You can find more dark \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schokolade\"\u003echocolate\u003c\/a\u003e in our range, and everything else from the farm in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/summerdown\"\u003eSummerdown selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summerdown","offers":[{"title":"170 g","offer_id":60563147391310,"sku":"031SUM09619","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/summerdown-dark-peppermint-crisps.png?v=1790845032"},{"product_id":"summerdown-extra-dark-peppermint-fondants","title":"Extra Dark Peppermint Fondants","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSummerdown Extra Dark Peppermint Fondants, mint chocolates in foil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra Dark Peppermint Fondants by Summerdown are dark mint chocolates from Hampshire, a cool fondant center beneath tart dark chocolate, each individually wrapped in foil. We supply them in a bow-tied bag, ready for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Dark Peppermint Fondants\u003c\/strong\u003e are the individually wrapped mint chocolates from the Summerdown mint farm in Hampshire. We hand-fill each 100-gram bag with around twelve dark chocolate discs containing a soft peppermint fondant center, wrapped in shiny foil and tied with a bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrinkling foil, then a cool center\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery chocolate begins with the same little ritual: the crinkle of the wrapper, a sound familiar to everyone at the coffee table. Beneath it lies a dark disc that shines as if it had just come from the workshop. There are twelve such small performances in a single bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell of dark chocolate, with at least 55 percent cocoa, has a crisp, tart snap, then the fondant takes over. It is soft, light, and cool, and the Black Mitcham peppermint permeates both layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the center accounts for the largest part of the chocolate, it tastes sweeter and creamier than the brand's thin thins. The tart chocolate provides the perfect counterpoint, and in the end, one thing remains above all: a long, clean freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA bag born to be a gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bow and shiny contents, this bag is a ready-made gift that requires neither wrapping paper nor crafting skills. It fits into any coat pocket yet makes an impression when placed on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a wrapped chocolate next to each espresso cup at a dinner party, or use them to fill advent calendars and plates during the holidays. Because each one is individually wrapped, the rest stay fresh even if the bag remains open for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the perfect, calm finish to an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee\"\u003eafter-dinner espresso\u003c\/a\u003e, just as the English tea table loves it. If you prefer the fondant center without the foil, you will find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-puremint-chocolate-creams\"\u003ePeppermint Creams\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/summerdown-ultimate-mint-collection\"\u003eUltimate Mint Collection\u003c\/a\u003e brings together all the house's varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy every chocolate has its own dress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil is more protection than decoration, as it keeps air and moisture away from the chocolate. This keeps the disc shiny and the fondant soft for about two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are wrapped at Summerdown in Hampshire, where the Black Mitcham peppermint oil is sourced from their own fields and distilled directly on the estate. We handle the packaging: we weigh the chocolates by hand into bags and tie the bow around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne disc weighs about eight grams—a portion that lasts exactly one espresso. Enough for the moment, and small enough to enjoy unwrapping another one tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bag for a small gesture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored in a cool, dry place, the chocolates last for about two years, so the bag can wait patiently for its recipient. It is the perfect small gesture for when a full box would be too much. 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