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Discover the Art of the Tim Tam Slam with Souvenirs Australia

An Aussie Favourite
How to Do a Tim Tam Slam

One Tim Tam, one drink and one very Australian way to enjoy a chocolate biscuit. Here's how to master the famous Tim Tam Slam.

What is a Tim Tam Slam?
Bite two opposite corners from a Tim Tam, dip one end into your drink and use the biscuit like a straw. When the inside becomes soft and gooey, eat it before it falls apart.
What Is a Tim Tam?

Tim Tams are one of Australia's best-known chocolate biscuits. A classic Tim Tam combines two crunchy biscuits with a creamy centre, all covered in chocolate.

Arnott's first created Tim Tam in Australia in 1964, and the biscuit has since become an Australian favourite.

Today there are plenty of different varieties to try, including favourites such as Original, Double Coat, Dark, White and Chewy Caramel.

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How to Do a Tim Tam Slam

It's incredibly simple — but once the Tim Tam starts getting soft, you need to move quickly!

1

Choose Your Tim Tam

Grab your favourite flavour. Original is a great place to start if you've never tried a Tim Tam Slam before.

2

Prepare Your Drink

Make a coffee, tea, hot chocolate or warm milk. A warm drink helps soften the inside of the biscuit.

3

Bite Two Opposite Corners

Take a small bite from one corner, then bite the diagonally opposite corner. This creates a path through the Tim Tam.

4

Use It Like a Straw

Put one bitten corner into your drink and gently sip through the opposite corner.

5

Now for the Slam!

As soon as the Tim Tam starts becoming soft and gooey, eat it. Wait too long and you may lose it into your drink!

How to do a Tim Tam Slam using a Tim Tam biscuit and a hot drink
The classic Tim Tam Slam method — bite, dip, sip and slam.
What's the Best Drink for a Tim Tam Slam?

There really isn't one correct answer. Half the fun is experimenting until you find your favourite combination. Warm drinks generally work best because they soften the Tim Tam faster and create that classic soft, gooey centre.

Coffee

One of the most popular choices. Coffee and chocolate naturally work well together, and milk-based coffees make the Tim Tam Slam especially creamy.

Coffees that work well
Latte Flat White Cappuccino Mocha Piccolo Long Macchiato Long Black + Milk
Great choice if you want a rich café-style Tim Tam Slam.

Tea

Simple, classic and lighter than coffee. Tea works particularly well with an Original Tim Tam and still softens the biscuit nicely.

Try it with
Black Tea English Breakfast Earl Grey Chai Tea with Milk
Perfect for a classic afternoon tea-style Tim Tam Slam.

Hot Chocolate

If there's such a thing as too much chocolate, this probably isn't the drink for you. Hot chocolate gives the Tim Tam an extra-rich, dessert-like flavour.

Great combinations
Original Tim Tam Double Coat Dark Chocolate Chewy Caramel
Best for anyone wanting the richest and sweetest Tim Tam Slam.

Warm Milk

Warm milk is simple, mild and surprisingly good with Tim Tams. It softens the biscuit without overpowering the chocolate flavour.

Try it with
Original White Double Coat
A great caffeine-free option for adults and kids.
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Tim Tam Slam Tip

Let very hot drinks cool slightly before starting. If your drink is extremely hot, the Tim Tam can soften and collapse before you get a chance to eat it.

Can You Tim Tam Slam Different Flavours?

Absolutely.

Trying different Tim Tam flavours is half the fun. Original gives you the classic experience, while other varieties completely change the flavour of the Slam.

Original Double Coat Dark White Chewy Caramel
Tips for the Perfect Tim Tam Slam
  • Keep the bites small. You only need enough of each corner removed for liquid to pass through.
  • Don't soak it for too long. A Tim Tam can become very soft surprisingly quickly.
  • Move quickly once it softens. That's your cue to eat it.
  • Keep a napkin nearby. A successful Tim Tam Slam can get a little messy.
  • Experiment. Different drinks and Tim Tam flavours create completely different combinations.
Why Is the Tim Tam Slam So Popular?

Part of the appeal is how dramatically it changes an ordinary biscuit. The warm drink travels through the Tim Tam, softening the biscuits, chocolate coating and creamy centre.

The result? A warm, soft and gooey chocolate treat — and a fun Aussie food experience to introduce to friends and family.

Tim Tam Slam FAQs

Do you bite the ends or corners of a Tim Tam?

Bite two diagonally opposite corners. One corner goes into your drink while you sip through the other.

Can you do a Tim Tam Slam with cold milk?

Yes. The biscuit simply won't soften as quickly as it does with a warm drink, so the experience will be slightly different.

Can you use coffee for a Tim Tam Slam?

Yes. Coffee is one of the most popular choices. Latte, flat white, cappuccino, mocha and other milk-based coffees work particularly well.

What's the best coffee for a Tim Tam Slam?

A latte or flat white is a great place to start because the combination of espresso, milk and chocolate creates a smooth and creamy flavour. Cappuccino and mocha also work extremely well.

Which Tim Tam is best for a Tim Tam Slam?

Original is a great starting point, but there is no rule. Try a few different flavours and see which combination you prefer.

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