Pure English mint, from soil to still.

From Hampshire, UK

Made in Hampshire

Locally produced within a specific region.

Sustainably Made

Eco-friendly materials and low-impact processes.

Award winning

Recognised for excellence in taste or design.

From the Farm

Directly from local farms or growers.

"From field to flavour, Summerdown grows, distils, and crafts everything on their Hampshire farm — turning heritage peppermint into beautifully British chocolate, tea, and home fragrance."

– Sir Michael Colman & Ian Margetts

PERSPECTIVE

Why we love Summerdown

We love Summerdown because it embodies what British quality really means: understated excellence.

Everything about their work feels calm, considered, and connected — from the way they nurture their mint fields to the way they design their timeless packaging. It’s local farming elevated to an art form, and it makes every bar, cream, or candle feel like a moment of escape.

Meet the founders

Nestled in the rolling Hampshire countryside, Summerdown is a family-run estate reimagining what British mint can be.

More than 25 years ago, the family rediscovered Black Mitcham peppermint — a long-forgotten heritage variety — and set out to restore it to its former glory. Today, they grow over 100 acres of mint each summer, distilling its oil on-site to create chocolates, teas, candles, and bodycare that capture the freshness of an English field in full bloom.

From soil to still to shelf, Summerdown is a rare example of true single-estate craftsmanship.

Summerdown – Peppermint Truffles
Summerdown – Peppermint Truffles

FEATURED PRODUCT

Summerdown – Peppermint Truffles

Silky dark chocolate with a cool, refreshing heart.

Summerdown’s Peppermint Truffles are pure indulgence — crafted on their Hampshire farm using their signature single-estate Black Mitcham peppermint.

£9.99
 
£9.99
 

The Summerdown story

At Summerdown, every mint leaf tells a story.

For over three decades, the family-run estate in Hampshire has been quietly perfecting the art of English peppermint — growing, harvesting, and distilling their own Black Mitcham mint to create a uniquely bright, cooling flavour.

The result is a collection that celebrates true field-to-flavour craft: buttery mint creams, smooth dark chocolate, and aromatic teas, all made using mint oil distilled on-site within hours of harvest. The flavour is fresh yet mellow, rich yet pure — unmistakably Summerdown.

Beautifully packaged and naturally refined, this is British chocolate and confectionery at its best: elegant, ethical, and effortlessly giftable.

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