Ginger Buds - Zesty & Soothing
Before you order
Butterfields Buds are traditional hard candy, not chewy candy. They are made to dissolve slowly, with fruit- and spice-forward flavors that are balanced rather than made to taste like dessert. Because each batch is handmade, the color, shape, and size may naturally vary.
Small Batch
No Preservatives
Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan
The one you want close by when the evening turns cool.
There is a reason people have reached for ginger for centuries, it's found in teas, in cooking, in the quiet remedies passed down through generations. It warms. It soothes. It settles. But not all ginger is the same. High-heat ginger can overwhelm ,sometimes too sharp, too aggressive, more confrontation than comfort. The gentler side of ginger is where the real warmth lives.
That is the ginger in our Ginger Buds. We use real crystallized ginger to heat it up a notch, but just enough to make sure it comforts you. Not enough to take over your senses. Something to take the chill off. Give comfort to your throat. Make you feel like settling in for the day.
Every Butterfields flavor is calibrated with care. We push until the flavor is honest, then we stop before it overwhelms. The Ginger Bud is the clearest expression of that philosophy. It's warmth with intention. Made for the kind of person who reaches for ginger tea on a cool evening and lets the warmth do its quiet work.
*Please note we coat the candy in mixed sugar, due to this, color and brightness may vary.
Product Details
Butterfields Buds are old-fashioned hard candy with a glasslike look and feel. They are meant to dissolve slowly; we do not recommend biting into them. The flavor is fruit- or spice-forward and balanced rather than made to taste like a dessert or an intensely flavored gummy candy.
Every batch is made by hand, and our colors come from fruit and vegetable sources. Small differences in color, shape, size, and sugar coating are normal and are not product defects.
All Butterfields candies contain coconut, a tree-nut allergen. Most flavors use natural flavor. Peach Buds contain both natural and artificial peach flavor as part of the longstanding recipe.
Ingredients
Allergens
Candy Storage
Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. Keep Butterfields in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.
Shipping & Returns
Orders over $45 ship free, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Other orders ship for a flat rate of $9.99.
Our standard processing time is 4–6 business days before an order leaves our factory. We ship Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Carrier transit time begins after the order has shipped.
Need your order sooner? In the order-notes or special-instructions box in your cart, write RUSH REQUEST — Need by [date]. A rush note is a request, not a guarantee. Rush processing depends on production capacity and product availability. Expedited carrier service and rush handling may require an additional charge. Do not assume the request has been accepted until Butterfields confirms it.
Carrier transit time begins after the order has shipped. Orders to the West Coast can take approximately 5–10 business days in transit. Orders to Alaska or Hawaii can take at least 15 business days. Processing and transit times are estimates; carrier delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Because candy is a food product, we do not accept physical returns or restock returned candy. If your order arrives damaged, melted, incorrect, or defective, contact us within 30 days at 252-459-2577 or sales@butterfieldscandies.com. Include your order information and clear photographs when possible. We will review the issue and provide a replacement or refund when appropriate; you will not be asked to return the candy.
We do not provide refunds or replacements based only on personal taste preference. Please review the What to Expect, Ingredients, and Allergens information before ordering.
Gluten Free
No Preservatives
Zero Dyes
Vegan
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Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1924
For decades, Butterfields Candy moved—from Winston-Salem to Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount to Nashville—carried forward by families who believed the candy was worth keeping. Then in 2009, it went dark. The kettles went cold. The recipes sat waiting. And someone who spent 15 years carrying the memory of a candy that comforted her took a leap of faith and brought it back to life.
Dena Manning is the steward of that story.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are old-fashioned hard candy with a glasslike look and feel. We do not recommend biting into them.
Butterfields is old-fashioned hard candy, not a chewy or gummy candy. Each piece is meant to dissolve slowly. Our flavors are fruit- or spice-forward and balanced rather than made to taste like a dessert. Because every batch is made by hand, the pieces will not have the perfectly uniform size, color, or finish of mass-produced candy.
Yes. Butterfields candies are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Yes. All Butterfields candies contain coconut, which is classified as a tree nut. Please review the ingredient and allergen information on the individual product page before ordering.
No. Our colors come from fruit and vegetable sources, including red carrot, turmeric, grapes, and spirulina, depending on the flavor.
Most Butterfields flavors use natural flavor. Our Peach Buds contain both natural and artificial peach flavor. This is part of the longstanding recipe I chose to preserve. Mixed assortments that include Peach Buds also contain that flavoring.
Yes. Sugar Free Peach Buds are available in an 8-ounce cello bag and a mason jar. They contain isomalt rather than sugar. Please see the product page for current availability and complete ingredients.
Coconut is part of the traditional recipe and is used during the hand-folding process to keep the candy from sticking. Small pieces also remain in the finished candy. It is not a strong coconut flavor, but coconut is a tree nut and must be treated as an allergen.
We make the candy by hand in small batches. Natural color sources and the light sugar coating can also affect how bright each piece looks. Small variations in color, shape, and size are normal.
Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. Keep Butterfields in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.
No. Some flavors have a bright or tart finish, but we do not currently make sour candy.
Does not taste like ginger. With ginger I expected a bit of spice and a pinch of heat. The rest of the candy is fine
I do love Butterfield Ginger candies, but I do notice the individual candies have become a bit smaller.
They’re great! When I feel a little queasy I always go for these. I also love the lemon and cherry!
Good
Always delicious! My favorite hard candy.
My entire family loves all the yummy candies!! We were all so excited when the delivery came!!! Everyone was picking out their favorite flavors!!♥️
This was, without a doubt, the best ginger HARD candy I've ever had. Had my mouth water, and sinuses cleared in short order.
Soothing, great taste!
One of my favorite flavors of your candies. The taste is very soothing and lingers in my mouth. I highly recommend them!
I love these! The taste is wonderful!
I gave a bag to my sister and she was amazed by them.
I absolutely love anything ginger flavored and these Ginger Buds did not disappoint. In fact, they could have been a tad stronger. I have already ordered more!
Super flavor
I have issues with motion sickness and nausea. I am very happy with the ginger buds alleviating the symptoms.
So glad I tried this! DELICIOUS!
Very good- would love them to have a bit more zip to them like you’d cinnamon buds do
Absolutely the best of them all. Very soothing for stomach and throat.
Delicious
Mild ginger flavor
Delicious! Just like my mom used to make.
I originally didnt think I would like then when I first tried them. Not only are they amazing taste wise they also help with nausea.
Love tha tast!
My favorite among the assortment of flavors. The ginger buds have a balance of ginger flavor with the tang of fresh ginger.
Amazing flavors!
Delicious hard candies!
Delicious! Really great anytime as I love the taste of ginger, but especially if you have a little bit of a tummy ache. I’ll be ordering more candies.
Love the ginger. I use these to help with stomach issues.
Was having stomach issues. These clam things done. They are not overly sweet and have great flavor
Love the flavor and the bite sized pieces.
I bought these for my husband who’s been experiencing some nausea from cancer drugs. The ginger has definitely helped!
Good taste but wish it had a stronger flavor.
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Crafted in North Carolina Since 1924
Our methods haven’t changed. Copper kettles. Measured heat. Some things don’t improve with shortcuts.
True to the Fruit
Vegan, gluten- & dairy-free. Made with natural flavors and pure cane sugar for a true to the fruit taste.
No Preservatives or Additives
We simply coat the candy in confectioner’s sugar to prevent sticking. No anti-caking agents or additives.
Living History
Passed through Rocky Mount to rest in Nashville, North Carolina. Carried for decades by people who believed the candy was worth keeping.
