Which option is right for you?

If you want to put together an inviting coffee platter

If you’re serving other treats too, a smaller bag may be a better fit for what you’d like to put on the table. The word ‘artisan’ doesn’t, in itself, tell you anything about the taste.

If you’re sharing with a larger group

If you want to top up the platter for several guests, look for 500 g bags. Mini taaitaai is an option if you want everyone to be able to help themselves to smaller portions.

If you need to take allergens into account

Ask which ingredients your guests need to avoid, and read the label on the exact variant you’re serving. Check for any warnings about the possible unintended presence of allergens too.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Presentation Check the product description and net weight. Don’t take ‘artisan’ as an independent assessment of taste. For a small coffee get-together, I want to put together a platter with taaitaai alongside other treats. For around 40% of consumers, presentation is the top priority.
Quantity and shape Compare the net weight and decide whether you’d like to serve mini taaitaai or larger-shaped biscuits. If several friends are joining me, I want to serve enough taaitaai without the platter being empty halfway through. Having enough to share matters most to around 30% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging of the variant you’ve bought. If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know what’s in the biscuits before serving them. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers.
Leftovers and storage Check the use-by and storage information on the pack, and think about how much will be left after coffee. If I’m buying in advance or have an opened bag left over, I want to be able to store the leftovers properly. This is the most important consideration for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘artisan’ means a proven better taste

    The term describes how a product is presented, but it isn’t an independent assessment of its taste or quality.

    First decide how much taaitaai you want to serve, then compare the packaging and product information for the variants that suit you.

  • Assuming an old product listing is still current

    A product page may remain online after a variant has left the online range. Ingredient information can change too.

    Before buying, check that the exact variant is available to order. When it arrives, read the packaging you’ve actually received.

  • Overlooking allergen warnings

    The PLUS variants described list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients, and may also contain other allergens. So the product name or picture alone isn’t enough to help you choose for a guest.

    Ask which allergens are relevant, then read both the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack.

  • Leaving an opened bag unsealed

    Biscuits can lose their quality if the packaging is left open.

    Seal the bag securely after coffee and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place.

Brands and shops to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for AH Taai taai and AH Authentieke taai taai.

  • The individual product pages make it easier to compare the variants listed.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. So be sure to check the packaging too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sint Taai Taai Figuurtjes in a 500 g pack.

  • The product listing gives the pack size and describes this particular variant as vegetarian.
  • Don’t rely on another Jumbo variant with a similar name: check the information on the pack you’re buying.

Lidl

Lidl’s recipe shows how mini taai-taai can be served on a platter with fruit and other sweet treats.

  • The recipe offers a practical idea for small portions that are easy to share.
  • A recipe doesn’t tell you about the ingredients or allergens in a pack you find in store.

ALDI

ALDI describes its 500 g taai-taai as aniseed-flavoured biscuits in assorted shapes.

  • The pack size listed is worth considering if you’re buying for several guests.
  • Check the packaging in store for the ingredients and allergens in the variant you’re taking home.

PLUS

PLUS lists 250 g packs of artisan taai-taai biscuits, as well as a 500 g taai-taai variant.

  • With two pack sizes listed, you can choose between a smaller quantity and a larger sharing bag.
  • The variants described list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Check the current label for the possible presence of other allergens too.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Mini taai taai in a 500 g pack.

  • The mini size and 500 g bag could be a good fit for a platter for several guests.
  • Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought.

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Frequently asked questions

Which taaitaai should I choose for coffee with a small group of friends?

A smaller bag is a good fit if taaitaai is just one item on the coffee platter. PLUS lists 250 g packs of artisan taai-taai biscuits alongside a regular 500 g variant. Choose based on how much you want to serve, rather than assuming ‘artisan’ means it tastes better.

Can I serve taaitaai if a guest needs to avoid gluten or milk?

Don’t assume taaitaai is suitable. The PLUS variants described list wheat, rye and milk, and may also contain other allergens. Check the current packaging for the exact variant, and take into account the allergens relevant to your guest.

How should I store taaitaai left over after coffee?

Seal the opened packaging securely and follow the storage and use-by information on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place.

How can I tell if a taaitaai variant mentioned here is still available?

Shortly before buying, check whether the exact variant is available from your shop or for delivery to your area. An older product listing doesn’t guarantee that the same product is still available there.