The name Kit Kat likely derives from the 1690’s London Kit Kat Club founded by Christopher Catling.Rowntrees co-founder Joseph Rowntree later trademarked the name ‘Kit Kat’ in 1911. Our premium quality KitKat is made with carefully selected ingredients and features a luscious chocolate glaze that complements the subtle sweetness of the apricot jam filling. Perfect for any chocolate lover, our Sachertorte KitKat is a must-try for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with a one-of-a-kind treat. Don't miss out on this limited edition flavor! After launching in the 1930s, Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp was originally advertised as "the biggest little meal" and "the perfect companion to a cup of tea". [35] During World War II, Kit Kat was depicted as a valuable wartime foodstuff, with the slogan "what active people need". The first Kit Kat poster appeared in 1951, and the brand made its first television appearance in a UK commercial in 1958. [4] [5] The first colour TV advertisement appeared in 1969. [4]

Irvine, Dean (2 February 2012). "How did Kit Kat become king of candy in Japan?". Eatocracy at CNN. CNN. Archived from the original on 8 February 2016 . Retrieved 10 February 2016. KitKat in Japan comes in a variety of different flavors including matcha Why is it so popular in Japan? Whilst not one of the most unusual of Japanese KitKat flavours, the white chocolate Kit Kat delivers on taste and also looks the part, with its creamy milk like exterior. Consumers 'snub unhealthy brands' ". BBC News. London: British Broadcasting Corporation. 13 December 2003 . Retrieved 4 May 2013.The Matcha-Green Tea tastes like grass. Sweetened grass with a slightly bitter aftertaste, but grass nonetheless. Culture of experimentation:Japanese consumers are generally more open to trying new things than consumers in other countries. This is reflected in the wide variety of food and beverage products available in Japan, including Kit Kats. Chambers, Andrew (12 December 2009). "Not so fair trade". The Guardian. London: Guardian News & Media . Retrieved 5 May 2013. Poynton, Scott (18 March 2011). "Dancing With Devils". The Huffington Post. New York: AOL . Retrieved 5 May 2013.

We’re crazy for Kit Kats! Any chocolate fan or traveller to Japan is likely to be captivated by the sheer number of Japanese Kit Kat flavours available. Over the years, there have been over 300 different Japanese Kit Kats to try and taste (but alas many are limited edition). Original Kit Kat ingredients unless otherwise stated, listed by decreasing weight: milk chocolate ( sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whey powder, lactose, soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, natural flavour), wheat flour, sugar, modified palm oil, cocoa, sodium bicarbonate, soya lecithin, yeast, and natural flavour. Uji is one of our favourite places in Japan, quiet and serene with a beautiful riverside setting and lots of traditional tea houses – so it is nice to see a Kit Kat featuring Uji tea. For those unfamiliar with Ogasawara, the island is roughly a 24-hour ferry ride from the city, but is still considered part of the Tokyo metropolis. Known mainly for its gorgeous beaches and wildlife, Ogasawara also cultivates produce such as lemons and cacao. Photo: Nestlé Japan Ryall, Julien (2 February 2005). "Exam fever gives Japan a craving for Kit Kat". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016 . Retrieved 10 February 2016.

Sometimes considered a biscuit, in 2020 sales of Kit Kats were second to McVitie's biscuits in the UK in the biscuit category. [31] Design [ edit ] Rob Picheta. "You can now get Scotch whisky KitKats -- but only in Japan". CNN . Retrieved 14 December 2020. Marinovich, Slaven (6 June 2005). "Kit Kat barred". Brand Channel. Interbrand. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013 . Retrieved 5 May 2013.