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Red Bird Peppermint Bark Tin — gift idea

Red Bird

Red Bird Peppermint Bark Tin

A 10 oz tin of peppermint bark from a North Carolina candy maker making mints since 1890.

75/ 100
CTG scoreGood pickHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 76
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 76
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 69
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 79
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

75 / 100

Peppermint bark is a holiday flavor people look for every December, and a tin looks ready to give without wrapping. The heritage of the maker adds a bit of story to an inexpensive gesture.

Best forNeighbors, teachers and coworkers who enjoy festive seasonal sweets.
Best occasionChristmas, office exchange
Avoid ifThe recipient dislikes mint or wants something that is not seasonal.
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Frequently asked questions

How big is the tin?

10 oz.

Where does Red Bird make its candy?

In Lexington, North Carolina, since 1890.

Does it contain high fructose corn syrup?

The listing states zero high fructose corn syrup and 0 g trans fat.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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