There's a good reason Australians are fiercely proud of their Tim Tams
You’re at the tail-end of your Australia vacation. You’ve taken your selfie with a koala. You’ve waded into the surf on a glorious beach. You’ve eaten everything frominjera to a meat pie, and it’s now time to consider what you can bring home with you to prove it all happened. Unfortunately, Australian souvenir shops mostly peddle cringey tchotchkes for the Crocodile Dundee tourist. Think stuffed koala toys, emu leather purses, and.
a little bit better. As an Aussie now living in the U.S., I’m fully aware that I’m fueled by nostalgia and the trials of living in a country that mysteriously worships Hershey, that bastion of terrible chocolate. But believe me when I tell you that the chocolate here is smoother. The jelly candies and cookies have far less of the cloying sweetness found in their American counterparts.
The Aussie Kit Kat block has a thicker base of milk chocolate, creamier than the U.S. version below its wafers, which makes a more satisfying bite. I don’t know how else to explain the milk chocolate other than to say that it’sin all sorts of subtle ways, from bean sourcing to milk fat content). It’s smoother, creamier, and as that chunky bottom layer melts, the entire experience kicks up another level. Yes, we’re still talking about the same Kit Kat.
Picking a best flavor is a controversial exercise, but it typically boils down to a three-way contest between barbecue, Chicken Crimpy, and pizza. I’m team Chicken Crimpy, so named for its chicken flavor and crimped edges. When I offered one to a coworker upon return from Melbourne, she remarked, “It just tastes like a cracker with bouillon on it,” and then proceeded to eat 10 more pieces.Eater is bringing this guide to life with a food-filled trip to Melbourne, brought to you by Black Tomato.
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