Turkish Treat Box

What's in the box: Each box has 19 full-size Turkish items, either popular branded cookies, wafers, candy and coffee in the Classic box or traditional sweets, pastes, halva and sahlep in the Traditional box.

Turkish Treat Box sends Turkish snacks directly from Turkey and keeps the choice simple: there are two boxes, and each holds 19 full-size items. The Classic box ($36.00) sticks to popular supermarket brands such as Eti, Ülker, Şölen and Tofita. It has wafers, marshmallow cookie sandwiches, chewy candy, fruit jellies, mixed nuts and instant Turkish coffee. The Traditional box ($46.00) is the better pick for curious eaters. It focuses on regional and cultural specialties like pestil (fruit leather), cezerye, tahini with grape molasses, instant sahlep, mastic gum, pistachio paste and Koska tahini halva. The site lists the full contents of both boxes, so you know exactly what you are paying for before you order. Worldwide express shipping is quoted at 2 to 5 days. The downside is that the lineups appear fixed rather than rotating, so a second order may bring the same items. The site also doesn't clearly explain whether you can subscribe, how often boxes ship, or how to cancel. It doesn't address customs fees or import rules either, so check your country's rules before buying. The site copy has several typos, which makes it feel less polished than bigger snack box brands. Still, for a one-time taste of Turkey or a gift for someone with Turkish roots, the clear contents list and full-size packs make it a reasonable buy.