Les Anis de Flavigny — Menthe | French Mint Candies (18g)

A little French history, one exquisite mint at a time.

In the heart of Burgundy, France, a centuries-old abbey is home to one of the country’s most charming confections. Les Anis de Flavigny Menthe are delicate, pearl-white French mint candies, each made around a single green anise seed and finished with fine layers of naturally mint-flavored sugar. Cool, gently aromatic, and meant to be savored slowly, they turn an everyday moment into a lovely little French ritual.

A French Tradition Since 1591

The story of Anis de Flavigny reaches back to 1591, when the candies were already being presented to honored visitors in Burgundy. Today, they are still made in the former Benedictine abbey of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, following the tradition that made these tiny sweets beloved for generations. The art has endured through centuries, from French royal courts to contemporary tables around the world.

Fifteen Days for One Little Candy

At the heart of each mint is a green anise seed. Over approximately 15 days, it is patiently coated with delicate layers of sugar syrup infused with natural mint flavor, creating a smooth, white hard candy. The result is a refreshing mint note with a subtle anise finish—made to dissolve slowly, not to be hurried.

The Love Story on the Box

The pale-blue pocket box is as special as the sweets inside. Its nostalgic illustration depicts a shepherd and shepherdess in a pastoral French scene, a romantic motif featured in the brand’s historic packaging. Beautiful enough to display and small enough to carry, it is a thoughtful little addition to a gift, a place setting, or a host’s after-dinner tray.

Why We Chose It

We love the quiet confidence of a confection that needs no reinvention: an extraordinary history, a wonderfully simple recipe, and packaging that feels like a keepsake. This is the kind of small, considered pleasure that belongs in the Lello pantry.

Product Details

• Brand: Les Anis de Flavigny
• Flavor: Menthe (Mint)
• Type: Traditional French hard candy with an anise seed center
• Net weight: 18 g / 0.63 oz per pocket box
• Ingredients: Sugar, natural mint flavor, green anise seed
• Made in: Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Burgundy, France
• Packaging: Illustrated, pocket-size cardboard box
• Serving suggestion: Allow each sweet to dissolve slowly. Enjoy after dinner, with tea, or as a little anytime treat.
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place.

Sold individually. One 18 g box per order. Packaging and product information should be checked against the label on the package received.