About the Hong Kong souvenirs I bought

When traveling, it's almost inevitable to bring back some souvenirs. Before my trip, I searched online for some recommended lists. Despite the suggestions from netizens, personal taste can vary greatly. Let me introduce two items that were highly recommended online: 🍪 Danish Blue Tin Butter Cookies 90g This is a highly representative imported snack in the Hong Kong and Macau regions. Each flavor comes with three pieces, and they taste crispy and rich, though the texture is a bit dry and sweet. Recommendation level: ✨✨ Original price: HKD$14 for 1 tin 360° Store: Buy 2 tins (-3) for HKD$25 Shelf life: 1 year and 6 months 🍫 Garden Chocolate Fingers 70g This is a classic Hong Kong snack. I had never tried it before, so I bought four packs out of curiosity. After tasting, I found it quite good—crispy biscuits that are sweet but not overly so. The best part is the individually wrapped finger-shaped packaging, making it convenient to carry and share. It's also great for a quick snack. Recommendation level: ✨✨✨ Original price: HKD$18 for 1 pack Wellcome: Buy 2 packs (-17) for HKD$19 ParknShop: Buy 2 packs (-18) for HKD$18 👍 Shelf life: Over 6 months While shopping, I boldly bought a few different souvenirs to try myself or let my friends taste (using them as guinea pigs 🤣): 🐻 Familie Hong Kong-Made Assorted Cookies (Butter, Matcha, Coffee flavors) 180g The tin features adorable bear illustrations, making it visually appealing and suitable as a gift. It boasts Hong Kong-made quality and authentic flavors. The retro tin packaging has a longer shelf life compared to other well-known cookie brands, and it's affordable 💰 without the need to queue up. It's a thoughtful yet budget-friendly gift 🎁. Upon opening the tin, a strong coffee aroma wafts out. The butter 🧈 flavor is pure and melts in your mouth, not overly sweet. The matcha 🍵 flavor has a lingering tea aftertaste, with a strong matcha kick at the end. The coffee ☕ flavor is equally intense in both aroma and taste. These cookies are dangerously addictive—you can easily eat three in a row without feeling dry. If you don't stop yourself, you might finish the entire tin without realizing it. I'll definitely buy more next time I visit Hong Kong 🧳. However, the cookies aren't packed very tightly, so some breakage and crumbs are inevitable, even with the tin's protection. This is a minor downside, but the deliciousness more than makes up for it. Recommendation level: ✨✨✨✨ Original price: HKD$42 for 1 tin 360° Store: Buy 2 tins (-24) for HKD$60 👍 Shelf life: 6 months 🍬 Kwong Shun Fat Dried Tangerine Peel Seedless Plums 340g I've tried dried tangerine peel plums before and found them quite tasty. This was my first time seeing seedless dried tangerine peel plums, so I bought two packs out of curiosity. Now I regret not buying more. The sweet and sour taste is a must-try for fans of preserved fruits. It has a subtle tangerine peel aroma upon entry, and the sourness at the end is truly nostalgic. Since it's seedless, it's safe for kids to eat. Recommendation level: ✨✨✨✨✨ Price: HKD$25 per pack Shelf life: 1 year and 6 months