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Description
Cream Tea Day – June 27 is all about. It is one fun and delicious day each year. You get to celebrate a very special snack time. It celebrates the simple pleasure of tea, scones, jam, and cream. You prepare a lovely Afternoon Snack and share it with friends. You enjoy chatting, relaxing, and savoring every bite.
History
The pleasure of sipping tea in Britain dates back to the 1600s, during the reign of King Charles II, when tea was first introduced to the royal court and gradually embraced by the public.
Years later, in the early 1800s, Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, felt a little hungry in the late afternoons. She began requesting tea and light snacks—like pastries and sandwiches—to be brought to her room. This simple habit sparked what would become the tradition of Afternoon Tea.
By the mid‑19th century, tea drinking in the afternoon had grown in popularity across Britain. People started serving scones, jam, and cream alongside their tea—marking the beginnings of what we now celebrate as Cream Tea.
Today, cream tea is more than a snack. It’s a cozy tradition, a social ritual, and the perfect way to relax—whether at home, in a garden, or at a lawn party with friends.
The Cream Tea Society was formed by two iconic British brands: Rodda’s Clotted Cream and Tiptree Jam. Each year, they donate up to 50,000 portions of cream and jam to support charity events. In 2024, they helped organize 57 charity cream tea events on National Cream Tea Day.
Amazing Facts
1. Cream teas were originally served to feed hungry stonemasons.
After repairing Tavistock Abbey in the 11th century, monks rewarded workers with bread, jam, and clotted cream.
2. Clotted cream is so special, it has protected status in the UK.
Only clotted cream made in Cornwall from local milk can be officially called "Cornish clotted cream."
3. The crust on clotted cream is called the “clot.”
This golden top layer forms as the cream gently heats – it's considered the best bit!
4. A single scone with cream and jam can contain 500–600 calories.
It’s a treat, not an everyday snack—but oh, it’s worth every bite!
5. Cream Tea Day is celebrated worldwide—not just in the UK!
People from Canada to Australia mark the day with their own scone rituals.
Why We Love
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Decadent Flavors
Soft scones, sweet jam, clotted cream, fragrant tea. Every bite and sip comforts your taste buds lovingly. -
Relaxation and Ritual
You feel calm steeping leaves, arranging treats, savoring bites. -
Social Connection
Whether alone or with friends, you share a meaningful moment. -
Cultural Heritage
You connect with centuries‑old English country tradition. -
Versatility
You can host at home, visit tea rooms, picnic outdoors, or bake as family.
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