Harry Potterâ„¢ Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, 1.2 oz Bo

The Verdict

Let’s be honest about what this is: Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans aren’t candy in the traditional sense. They’re a social experiment wrapped in a 1.2 oz cardboard box. And for that purpose, they’re nearly perfect.

The packaging is the first thing you’ll notice — it’s clean, colorful, and screams Harry Potter merch without being tacky. The Hogwarts crest and the “Every Flavour” logo are printed crisply, and the box feels sturdy enough to survive a backpack. As shown in the product image, the beans themselves look like standard jelly beans, which is exactly the point. Nothing about the appearance tips you off to what’s coming.

What you actually get

Open the box and you’ll find a modest handful of beans. I counted 23 in my box. The fruit flavors — cherry, lemon, orange, strawberry — are genuinely good. They taste like a solid, mid-tier jelly bean with a firm shell and a soft, chewy interior. No chalkiness, no stale texture. That’s more than I can say for most novelty candy.

The gross flavors are where this product earns its reputation. The vomit bean is… impressively awful. It hits you with a sour, bile-like tang that lingers. The earwax one has a weird, waxy sweetness that’s almost worse because it’s subtle. And the dirt flavor tastes like actual potting soil, which apparently is a very specific flavor profile someone at the candy factory nailed.

What buyers consistently say

The reviews back this up. One verified purchaser put it simply: “Bought these for a Harry Potter marathon night. The looks on people’s faces when they hit the vomit flavor were priceless.” Another noted, “They’re fresher than I expected. I’ve had stale jelly beans before and these were perfect.”

The 4.6-star rating across 229 reviews holds up. People aren’t buying these for the taste — they’re buying them for the experience, and the experience delivers.

Where it falls short

The value proposition is weak. At roughly $7-10 per box depending on the seller, you’re paying a significant premium for what amounts to about two dozen beans. If you’re looking for a candy to snack on, this isn’t it.

The flavor distribution is also random. Some boxes reportedly come with multiple vomit beans; others get only one gross flavor total. That’s the nature of the product, but it’s worth knowing before you buy.

And here’s a practical issue: there’s no flavor key printed on the box itself. The back panel lists the flavors, but you’ll need to cross-reference by color, which isn’t always reliable. Two different flavors can look nearly identical. Bring your phone if you want to know what you just ate.

Who should buy this

• Harry Potter fans hosting a movie night or themed party — this is essential gear
• Parents looking for a fun, mildly gross activity for kids 8 and up
• Gift-givers who want a cheap, memorable stocking stuffer with instant recognition

Skip it if you want actual candy for the money, or if you’re squeamish about intentionally eating something that tastes like earwax.

FAQ

How many beans are in a 1.2 oz box? Expect 20-25 beans total. It’s enough for a game with 3-4 people, not enough for a crowd.

Are the gross flavors actually gross? Yes. Vomit, earwax, dirt, and sausage are genuinely unpleasant. That’s the point, but don’t underestimate them.

Do these taste like regular jelly beans? The fruit flavors do — solid, slightly soft texture with a firm shell. The gross flavors taste nothing like fruit, which is both the appeal and the warning.

The Verdict

Buy it if you want a conversation starter, a party game, or a novelty gift that actually delivers on its promise. Skip it if you’re buying for taste or value — you’ll be disappointed on both counts.

Rating: 4.6/5 — It does exactly what it claims to do, and it does it well. The price per bean is steep, but the experience is worth it for the right occasion.