Candy Friday: Pastiglie Leone Absinthe Candies
Italian candy maker Pastiglie Leone makes a line of lozenges in a variety of flavors, including assenzio, or absinthe. The candies have a texture similar to Altoids, but are about half the size of the famous mints.
I’ve sampled several other flavors in this line, including lemon and cinnamon and the absinthe flavor is my least favorite — it’s simply too bitter. There is an anise flavor, but the range of bitter flavors overpowers any subtle sweetness. I couldn’t even finish one small candy.
The flavor is awful, but the packaging is delightful. I’m keeping an unopened box on my desk for sheer aesthetics. I truly am a sucker attractive packaging.
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I’ve been tempted to order these but have held off because I wasn’t sure how they tasted. I’ve had Pastigle Leone before and found the tea flavored ones unspeakably bitter. Good to know (and nice photo!)
I bought these candies at a corner store in Rome. The first time I tried one I didn’t like it either. After months on my shelf I tried another one, then another. They are an acquired taste if anything. But I like them now. The packaging is incredible as well!