What is meant by cream tea?

British. : a small meal eaten in the afternoon that includes tea with scones, jam, and cream.

Why is it called a cream tea?

The precise origin of the cream tea is disputed, though historians have found evidence that a tradition of eating bread with cream and jam existed at Tavistock abbey in Devon during the 11th century. The warm roll would first be spread with strawberry jam, and finally topped with a spoonful of Cornish clotted cream.

How many scones are in a cream tea?

At home, you need a dinner plate large enough to accommodate two split scones, jam jar, a tub of cream, two teaspoons (one each for the jam and cream; you don’t want dregs of one in the other) and a butter knife, which you will need to spread the cream.

What’s the difference between a Devon and Cornwall cream tea?

The difference between cream tea in Devonshire and Cornwall comes down to how its served. Both versions serve the same items: tea, scones, jam, and clotted cream. In Devon, the scones are split in two and topped with cream followed by jam. In Cornwall, the split scones are topped with jam and then cream.

Do you put butter on scones in cream tea?

Scones are rarely buttered in commercially available teas. Traditionally it is important that the scones be warm (ideally, freshly baked), and that clotted (rather than whipped) cream and strawberry jam, rather than any other variety, are used. Butter is generally not included, and some sources advise that the tea should not be served with milk.

Do you put jam or clotted cream on a scone?

Although these distinctions on whether to apply the jam or the clotted cream to the scone first are still claimed by many, cream teas are served and enjoyed both cream first and jam first throughout both counties. Scones are rarely buttered in commercially available teas.

What kind of cream do you use for cream tea?

Traditionally it is important that the scones be warm (ideally, freshly baked), and that clotted (rather than whipped) cream and strawberry jam, rather than any other variety, are used. Butter is generally not included, and some sources advise that the tea should not be served with milk.

Where does cream tea get its name from?

A cream tea, comprising tea taken with scones, Alternative names Devonshire tea, Cornish cream tea Place of origin England Region or state South West England Serving temperature Tea: hot Scones: warm Jam & cream: ambie