British souvenir

Hello, everyone. Welcome to my blog. Today I will talk about souvenirs in Britain. What image do you have of British souvenirs? Various things will come to mind. I would like to introduce you to many kinds of souvenirs in Britain. If you have any concerns, please check it out!

Famous souvenirs in Britain

1. Tea

Tea is probably what everyone thinks of as a “British souvenir”. There are many famous tea shops in England. For example, Harrods, Whittard of Chelsea, East India Company. Among them, I recommend Fortnum & Mason tea. A long-established department store purveyor to the royal family for about 300 years, there are a wide variety of tea leaves. It is recommended because there are small size souvenirs and there are many types.

2. Shortbread

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Do you know what shortbread is? Shortbread is a traditional Scottish treat. Unlike cookies, it does not use eggs or milk. There are only four ingredients used in shortbread: flour, sugar, butter, and salt. There are various brands of shortbread, each with a different texture and taste. Walkers shortbread comes in a variety of shapes. The dog-shaped shortbread is especially famous. In addition to plain, there are some that contain chocolate chips and flavors such as cinnamon, so it’s a good idea to try and compare them. Also, it goes very well with black tea, so please enjoy it together.

3. Eco-bags

Eco-bags are popular both as souvenirs and locally. Not only are they sold in department stores and supermarkets, but they are also sold in museums, galleries, cafes and libraries. There are various designs that show the uniqueness of the place. Some are made of linen as well as those made of cloth and vinyl. In Britain, plastic bags have been charged since 2015, so eco-bags may be sold everywhere like this. Even in Japan, plastic shopping bags will be charged from this year, so it will be more appreciated as a souvenir.

4. Character Goods

There are many goods of characters originating in England. Among them, we will introduce Paddington and Harry Potter goods.

⭐︎Paddington bear’s goods⭐︎

Paddington Bear Shop is located at Paddington Station. Not only books and DVDs, but also stationery, miscellaneous goods, and clothes are available here. The most popular of them seems to be Paddington’s stuffed animals. All of them are cute and I’m wondering what to buy.

⭐︎Harry Potter’s goods⭐︎

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Harry Potter goods are a must-buy for friends who like Harry Potter. There are many shops selling Harry Potter goods, but the one I recommend most is “THE Harry Potter SHOP AT PLATFORM 9 3/4. There are various goods such as sweaters, ties and mugs. Of course there is also a cane. You can feel the world of Harry Potter even in the small interior of the store, so you can enjoy choosing souvenirs.

Souvenirs you can bring back home to Japan

Most British souvenirs can be brought back to Japan. However, you will need to be careful not to crack anything in the bottle, such as scotch or other liquor. Also, if you want to give a souvenir, you want to give it in a beautiful state, right? Canned sweets are more fashionable, and I think they will be used later.

So far, I have introduced British souvenirs. Did you find anything you were interested in? What I personally want is an eco bag. When I looked it up, there were various types and it was very fashionable, so I wanted to collect it. There are many things that have not been introduced here. If you like, check out British souvenirs!

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