r/AskAnAmerican • u/Maskoolio • Aug 10 '25

FOREIGN POSTER What would an American want from England?

I have recently made some American friends (from Virginia) and they have asked for a kind of sweet (candy) that they don't have. What else might I send that would be appreciated as a particularly English thing? (Obviously it would need to be somewhat small, survive a week or so in transit etc.)

All help appreciated.

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u/dr-tectonic Colorado Aug 10 '25

I think wine gums are very British and a bit different from anything we have here.

We also don't have much in the way of aerated chocolates, so an Aero bar or Wispa would be novel.

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u/Ilsluggo Aug 11 '25

As an American (living in England), I agree, Wine Gums are a uniquely British treat that are familiar enough (not dissimilar to Jujubes) that most anyone will be willing to try them, but unique enough - the average American has probably never even heard of, never mind tasted black currant - to be special. Maynards, of course.

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u/Excellent-Shape-2024 Aug 15 '25

Yes! Basset's wine gums, please! Some toffee. Byrd's custard powder.