Let’s talk money, because nothing says “luxury” like paying by the gram for a chocolate you used to steal from your gran’s sideboard. In 2026, the Pick and Mix will cost roughly £14.99 per kilo. That’s astronomical. A single, fully-loaded tub could set you back the same as a bottle of mid-range Prosecco.
But here’s the secret sauce: you can finally avoid the duds. For years, the Orange Creme (the one that tastes like toothpaste and regret) has polluted every tin. Now? Banished. It has no power here. You are the master of your own chocolate destiny.
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I spoke to a source (my neighbour, Dave, who was eating one) who confirmed the psychological effect. “I felt like a god,” he whispered, clutching a bag of pure Fudge. “No Strawberry Creme nuclear waste. Just pure, unadulterated joy.” His eyes were wet.
The Return of the Cult Heroes
Here is the shocking twist that no one saw coming. John Lewis has resurrected a lost flavour for 2026. They are bringing back the Honeycomb Toffee—the one that vanished ten years ago and became the stuff of legend. It’s crunchy, it’s sticky, and it allegedly has the power to fix a broken marriage.
I’m not kidding. There’s a limited edition “Sweet Tooth Swap” event. Bring in a dreaded Coconut Eclair from a previous tin, and they give you a free honeycomb chunk. It’s like a chocolate amnesty program. “Do not ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for the coconut.”
They’ve even got a live counter on the John Lewis website showing how many Toffee Pennies have been bought today. As I write this, it’s 847,392. I assume that’s all from one pensioner in Cheltenham.
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The Downside of Freedom
Of course, with great power comes great stupidity. You will see people building chocolate skyscrapers in their tubs. The weight limit is exactly 800 grams, and security guards have been issued with “The Look”—a withering stare that makes you question your entire life choices.
Also, be warned: the Green Triangle is still the most controversial. Half the population thinks it’s minty heaven. The other half thinks it’s toothpaste with a superiority complex. The Pick and Mix doesn’t solve this; it amplifies it. You will now have to watch strangers put five of them in their tub and feel a deep, primal anger.
Let’s be real: this is peak John Lewis. It’s a chaos-wrapped-in-a-silk-scarf experience. You’ll queue for ten minutes, pay a mortgage payment for a handful of sweets, and then walk out feeling like the king of a tiny, delicious world.
So, is the 2026 John Lewis Quality Street Pick and Mix worth it? Absolutely not, if you value your bank balance. But if you value your soul? Get in the queue. Just remember: the machine is watching. And it knows you want that fifth Strawberry Delight.
Bring cash. Bring a tiny pickaxe. And for the love of all that is holy, leave the coffee creme for someone else.
