Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a hard candy, so it is for people who want something that keeps its shape and lasts longer than a soft sweet. By our assessment, its appeal is in the straightforward minty, herbal style that this kind of confection usually promises, with a clean, simple feel rather than richness. The downside is just as clear: hard candy can be one-note, and if the flavour does not suit you there is nowhere else for it to go. In use, this is the sort of sweet that sits in a pocket or a bowl and gets reached for without fuss, because it asks for no chewing and no planning. Compared with chocolate or gummy candy, Eucalyptus is the plainer choice, and the catalogue label Bonbons durs puts it in that classic lane.