From colorful lollipops to coffee-flavored treats, Indonesian candies have evolved over the decades—but some classics remain unbeatable. Whether you grew up in the 90s, 2000s, or 2020s, these sweets likely bring back childhood memories.

We’ve ranked Indonesia’s most iconic candies from the past 30 years, including where Kopiko Coffee Candy stands in the battle of nostalgia. Let’s take a sweet trip down memory lane!

1. Fox’s Glacier Mints (90s Legend) ❄️🍬

Why It’s #1:

• The ultimate old-school candy with its signature icy peppermint flavor.
• Came in a classic tin box—perfect for reuse as a pencil case.
• Still found in some traditional stores today.

Best For: Pure nostalgia and fresh breath.

2. Kopiko Coffee Candy (2000s Energy Booster) ☕⚡

Why It’s #2:

• The go-to candy for coffee lovers needing a quick caffeine kick.
• Strong, bitter-sweet flavor that stood out from typical sugary sweets.
• Still popular today among students and office workers.

Best For: Late-night study sessions or mid-work slumps.

3. Yupi Gummy (90s-2000s Favorite) 🍓🐻

Why It’s #3:

• Chewy, fruity, and addictive—every kid traded these at school.
• Came in fun shapes (bottles, burgers, bears).
• Still sold today, but the original packaging hits different.

Best For: Reliving childhood snack time.

4. Choki-Choki (90s Chocolate Tube) 🍫😋

Why It’s #4:

• The squeezable chocolate paste everyone ate straight from the tube.
• Only Rp500 back then—the ultimate affordable treat.
• Now rebranded but still triggers nostalgia.

Best For: Chocolate lovers who miss simple pleasures.

5. Mintz (The 2000s Cool Mint Craze) 🌿❄️

Why It’s #5:

• Super strong menthol—eating one felt like breathing in winter air.
• Came in a small, portable tin.
• Discontinued but remembered fondly.

Best For: Those who miss the intense mint rush.

Bonus: Modern Contenders (2010s-Today)

• Tic Tac (Replaced Mintz as the pocket mint)
• Hello Panda (Japanese import that became a hit)
• Fruitella (Soft chews that replaced some Yupi love)

Final Verdict: Which Era Had the Best Candies?

• 90s Kids: Fox’s, Choki-Choki, Yupi
• 2000s Teens: Kopiko, Mintz, newer Yupi flavors
• 2020s: More international brands but fewer local legends

Which candy was YOUR childhood favorite? Did we miss any classics?

Where to Find These Nostalgic Candies Today

• Traditional warungs (some still sell Fox’s or Kopiko)
• Online stores (Shopee/Tokopedia have retro candy listings)
• Supermarket nostalgia aisles (sometimes!)