Brits debate over ‘worst biscuit of all time’ with stunning outcomes
In a nation where the biscuit is a beloved staple, a simple question has sparked a heated debate among Brits, as they battle over which biscuit is the ‘worst of all time’.
From the humble Rich Tea to crumbly Shortbread, biscuits are a necessity that that can be found in millions of homes across the UK, ready to be served alongside a hot cup of tea.
Yet, despite the average Brit munching on three biscuits a day, not all are to everyone’s taste – with some evidently deemed worthy of losing to an ill-timed dunk in one’s cuppa.
The debate was ignited on July 10, when the British meme account @nocontextbrits took to X, formerly Twitter, posting an infographic featuring sixteen biscuit options alongside the question: ‘What’s the worst biscuit of all time?’
The post has since garnered over 2,800 responses, sparking a passionate discussion among Britons on the platfrom.
A simple question has sparked a heated debate among Brits, as they battle over which biscuit is the ‘worst of all time’
The listed biscuits included classics like Chocolate Fingers, Jammie Dodgers, Custard Creams, Bourbon Creams, Fig Rolls, Rich Teas, Cookies and Chocolate Digestives.
Also featured were Madeleines, Garibaldis, Ginger Nuts, Pink Wafers, Party Rings and Shortbread, alongside Jaffa Cakes and Weetabix – two entries most users dismissed as bizarre inclusions that do not qualify as biscuits.
As the comments poured in, a clear result emerged, with three biscuits standing out as the most detested by the British public: Fig Rolls, Pink Wafers, and Rich Tea.
Fig Rolls were criticised for their unusual texture and taste, with many users finding the combination unappealing.
One person wrote: ‘Fig rolls are an abomination,’ while another said: ‘Fig rolls. Awful taste.’
Pink Wafers were slammed for their artificial taste, airy texture and overly sweet profile, with one person writing: ‘Pink wafers, they are like finely sliced polystyrene.’
Another individual described the pink-coloured biscuits as ‘sickly’ and ‘insubstantial’.
Meanwhile, Rich Tea biscuits were considered bland and uninspired, and appeared as a frequent choice for the title of the worst biscuit.
One Brit fumed: ‘Rich tea. Deeply disappointing,’ while another wrote: ‘Rich tea. What’s the f****** point.’
As the comments poured in, a clear result emerged, with three biscuits standing out as the most detested by the British public: Fig Rolls, Pink Wafers, and Rich Tea
Another blasted the plain biscuit for being ‘bland, boring and forgettable’.
Other ‘worst’ biscuit choices included Garibaldis, with one person describing them as ‘like eating a fly sandwich’, as well as Jammie Dodgers, with the filling compared by one Brit to being the consistency of ‘industrial contact adhesive’.
The perfect biscuit is a matter of personal preference, but it appears one thing remains clear: the British passion for biscuits, whether loved or hated, is as strong as ever.
Meanwhile, food scientists from London and the Netherlands have revealed the best biscuit flavours to pair with a classic cup of English breakfast tea are earthy, oat-based biscuits such as digestives or Hobnobs.
