After Eight® | The Original Wafer-Thin Mint Chocolate

Every Good Story Begins After Eight®

The perfect end to any get together? It has to be After Eight®—the thin mint. With its signature silky fondant—made with 100% natural peppermint oil—enrobed in dark, rippled chocolate, nothing compares to After Eight®.

It all began in 1962 when Rowntree’s confectioner Brian Sollit, aka Mr. After Eight®, set out to create a wafer-thin mint chocolate that was both light and indulgent. Today, After Eight® chocolates are part of the Nestlé family and remain a timeless choice for sharing at any gathering.

If you love our classic thin mint, you’ve got to try the After Eight® Collection Box. This collection features enticing new dark chocolate and peppermint varieties—like ‘Dark Peppermint Crisp’—as well as indulgent milk chocolate options.

As part of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, After Eight® is proud to collaborate with the Rainforest Alliance to support cocoa farmers and craft even finer chocolate for you to enjoy.

Enjoy More After Eight®

Something magical happens when the clock reaches 8pm—especially when that involves passing round a box of After Eight®s. How will you share yours?

After Eight Dark Mint Chocolate Box 300g

After Eight Collection Dark & Milk Peppermint Chocolate Box 199g

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Do You Have Questions?

Which After Eight® Products are Available?

After Eight® in the UK & Ireland is available all year round in a 300g carton and a 199g assorted box. We also have a selection of specific products which you’ll find around the Easter & Christmas seasons.

Where Can I Buy After Eight®?

After Eight® is available in most major retailers across the UK & Ireland.

When was After Eight® Invented and By Who?

After Eight® first came to market in 1962 and was developed by a confectioner named Brian Sollit of the York confectionery firm, Rowntree’s. Brian rose through the ranks to become Lead Confectioner of the company’s ‘Crème Experimentation’ division. He was tasked with helping to find a solution to wrapping delicate squares of peppermint fondant in fine, dark chocolate.

What is an After Eight® Made Of?

An After Eight® is made of two key elements: fine, dark chocolate and a peppermint fondant cream centre. Please see individual packs or product pages on our website for specific ingredient lists.

Is After Eight® Packaging Recyclable?

Please see individual packs for specific recycling instructions. For the 300g carton, the box, envelopes, and inserts can be recycled at home. The outer wrapper film can be recycled alongside other flexible plastics at participating retail stores.

Is After Eight® Suitable for my Diet?

Our After Eight ® 300g Box is suitable for vegetarians, contains Milk, and may contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Egg, and Soya.
Our After Eight® 199g Box is not suitable for vegetarian or halal diets, and contains milk, and may contain peanuts, tree nuts and milk protein.

After Eight® is also free from artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives

Does After Eight® Use Sustainably Sourced Cocoa?

Yes, we’re proud to use sustainably sourced cocoa here at After Eight®. To find out more about how After Eight® is supporting people, communities, and the planet, visit our sustainability pages.

How Many Calories are in an After Eight® Square?

The recommended serving for After Eight® squares is two mints. Two mints contain 73 calories.