The Definitive Ranking Of Classic British Biscuits By Dunkability

Because everyone knows that's how biscuits should be eaten.

Jack Wetherill

Everybody knows the best way to eat biscuits is to dunk them first.

What you dunk them into – milk, tea, hot chocolate, whatever – is a matter of choice, but it is a NECESSITY.

Here are five classic British biscuits ranked based on how dunkable they are.

5. Rich Tea

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The humble rich tea is pretty standard: circular, crunchy, bland.

Optimal Dunking Time: Three seconds

Taste: 2 out of 5

Breakability: 5 out of 5

4. Nice

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The biscuit's name says it all: nice, but nothing special.

Optimal Dunking Time: Two seconds

Taste: 3 out of 5

Breakability: 4 out of 5

3. Digestive

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Not as exciting (or durable) as its chocolate counterpart.

Optimal Dunking Time: Five seconds

Taste: 2 out of 5

Breakability: 4 out of 5

2. Ginger Biscuit

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Not everyone is a fan, but it's a robust choice for serial dunkers.

Optimal Dunking Time: Seven seconds

Taste: 4 out of 5

Breakability: 1 out of 5

1. Custard Cream

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Chocolate bourbons are even better. But I ate them.

Optimal Dunking Time: Four seconds

Taste: 5 out of 5

Breakability: 2 out of 5

A final word to the wise: Be careful not to dunk your biscuit for too long, or this happens.

Jack Wetherill