Brand new Tim Tam flavour hits shelves in the UK
Australia's iconic chocolate biscuit now has a brand new flavour in UK supermarkets, and it's arrived just in time for Christmas.
If you've ever tried a Tim Tam, you'll know why Australians make such a fuss about them.
The chocolate-covered biscuits have built up something of a cult following over the years, and since making their way to the UK, they've been giving our beloved Penguins a run for their money.
Now, there's another flavour for Brits to get their hands on, and it sounds like it'll be right up the street of anyone who loves an After Eight.
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Tim Tam Mint has officially launched in the UK, with the new biscuits available in more than 400 Waitrose stores across the country.
The new addition combines the brand's signature crunchy biscuit layers and creamy centre with a refreshing mint flavour, all wrapped up in milk chocolate.
There’s some good news if you're keen to try them, as they're currently cheaper than their usual retail price.
The biscuits are available for an introductory price of £2 until 28 October, after which a packet will set you back £2.50.
While they're new to British supermarket shelves, the minty treats have actually been around in Australia for a few months.
They first launched exclusively at Australian supermarket Woolworths back in March, with Waitrose now becoming the first UK retailer to stock the flavour.
The timing is no coincidence either, with the brand positioning its latest release as a chocolatey treat for the festive season.
Francesca Reid, global brand lead at Tim Tam, said: "Christmas is a time for sharing moments of indulgence with family and friends, and Tim Tam Mint is made for exactly that."
She added that the new flavour brings a refreshing twist to the biscuit's familiar chocolatey layers, making it an option for gifting or sharing over Christmas.
Judging by the reaction from Australians who've already tried them, they could prove pretty popular over here too.
One fan described the mint variety as ‘genuinely my favourite Tim Tam launch in a long time’.
Of course, mint and chocolate isn't exactly an unusual combination, particularly around Christmas, but it's a new addition to the growing selection of Tim Tam flavours available to British shoppers.
For anyone unfamiliar with the Australian favourite, Tim Tams were first created by biscuit manufacturer Arnott's back in 1964.
Each original biscuit features two crunchy chocolate biscuits sandwiched around a smooth cream filling, before being coated in chocolate.
They've been a staple in Australian households for decades, with the brand experimenting with everything from chewy caramel to white chocolate and even Mangoes & Cream.
The biscuits eventually arrived in UK supermarkets in 2024, giving British shoppers the chance to see what all the fuss was about without having to travel halfway around the world.
Since then, the range has expanded, with retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Ocado stocking different varieties.
There's also the famous 'Tim Tam Slam', an Australian tradition that involves biting off opposite corners of the biscuit and using it like a straw to drink tea or coffee.
It's messy, but apparently worth it.
With mint now joining the line-up, there's another excuse to give it a go.
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Jen Thomas