Naughty “Naughty, but nice” – 1970s National Dairy Council slogan for cream cakes. One of the most popular British classics with tourists (& locals), the Cream Tea – collective name for warm scone, clotted cream, strawberry jam & tea – dates back to the 11th c in SW England. National Cream Tea Day on the…
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Eggwash Double eggwash gives Wimbledon scones their rich, golden-brown tops. Over 8,000 baked each day of the tournament by 3rd-generation London family bakery. Secret recipe of high-quality wheat flour, sugar, milk, baking powder & golden sultanas mixed for 6 mins. Dough left to ‘relax’, then hand-cut & put on baking trays. Baking time & temperature…
Afternoon tea A quintessential British pastime since the 1800s to fill the break between breakfast & dinner. Traditional menu – finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, teas – can be given a modern twist to reflect art, fashion or other cuisines. For business or pleasure, “there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to…