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1700s Time Capsule

1700s Time Capsule

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Who knew candy was popular in the 1700s? Or that it often doubled as medicine? You’ll get an upfront taste of the secret history of authentic 18 th  century sweets and treats in this easy-to- open/easy-to-close capsule. All 12 samples are described by Terri the Time Traveler in a private letter inside. You’ll find:

  • Eighteenth-century sweets and treats from maple candy to candied flower petals, authentic sugar plums, and stained-glass candy and much more. Always an adventure!
  • A letter from your guide, Terri the Time Traveler, describing the stories of each selection, fascinating to kids and grown-ups. 
  • A copy of an actual check written and signed by George Washington, made out to the “bearer” of this check – which, as the Time Traveler explains – “is you!” 

The content is based on the research of True Treats’ founder Susan Benjamin. Find her most recent books here!

Over 12 samples in a 2 3⁄4 x 6" capsule

Licorice Root, Maple Drops- Pure Maple Sugar with Cane Sugar. Sugar Cubes, (Cane Sugar), Rock Sugar-Cane Sugar. Stain Glass ( May be Various Flavors) (Cherry or Lemon)– Sugar, Corn Syrup, Flavor, FD&C Colors) Sorghum- Sorghum Molasses, Cane Sugar, Corn Syrup, Caramel Color. Sugar Plums- Sugar, Acacia and Arabic Gum, Natural Vanilla, Fennel, Titanium Dioxide, Almonds, Anise Seed, Menthol, Enthocyanin Oleoresin, Beet and Cabbage Juice, Cochineal Extract, Food Coloring. Petals- Whole Violets or Roses, sugar, gum Arabic, and certified food coloring. Peels- Lemon Or Orange- Lemon peel or Orange Peel, glucose syrup, sugar, citric acid, Sulphur dioxide. Cinnamon Almonds (Almonds, sugar, cinnamon, pure vanilla, salt), Cacao (organic cacao beans), Dragees ( Almonds, Sugar, Gum Arabic, Natural Vanilla and other Natural Flavors, Turmeric Dioxide, beet root, anthocyannic, turmeric oleoresin, paprika, Carnuba Wax, bees wax), Cream Filbert (Fondant sugar, filberts, sugar, water) MAY CONTAIN SOY, MILK, EGG, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND WHEAT


Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.

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Candy in the 1700s: A Rich and Flavorful History

Candy didn’t appear in the 1700s – but it evolved. Rich with flavors, textures, and uses they have been part of the American landscape before there was an America! Native Americans had long been using sugars from fruits, berries and saps, boiling some such as maple and hickory barks as syrups. New plants arrived fueled by the many explorers and traders carrying sorghum grain, licorice root, bees to make honey and many more. The candy of the time, such as boiled sugars, also served as medicine, while chocolate was processed in North America, but remained a drink. Make no mistake: the ports and kitchens of the new nation were rich with sophisticated and delightful sweets, from candied petals to cinnamon covered nuts. Many were delivered on the cargo of ships, distributed sanctioned acts of slavery, while others arrived via the sophisticated trade routes of Native Americans. Whether by land or sea, the sweets of early America were complex and remarkable. Want to know more? Find some interesting “Did You Know Facts” here.

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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!

True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.

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