The Tea Experience Hamper
Catalogue Code: 2040008
£75.00
Add To BagFortnum’s and tea go hand in hand and this charming hamper celebrates that happy relationship to the full. Along with Fortnum’s Ceylon and Assam loose leaf teas, we offer Golden Crunch Biscuits and a very fine Dundee Cake for a simple but traditional afternoon tea. We’ve also included a silver-plated tea strainer and a copy of Tea at Fortnum & Mason, filled with history, recipes and expert tea knowledge.
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Assam Superb, 125g Tin
Catalogue Code:2002081
- Assam tea, indigenous to India's steamy Brahmaputra Valley, is one of the world's oldest varieties. The aptly named Assam Superb has the rich, dark liquor and smooth, round, malty flavour prized by the connoisseur. Full of body and flavour, it is ideal at any time of the day. Taste and Strength Invigorating and full-bodied When to Drink Ideal at any time of day Origin Assam Brewing Information Use boiling water and brew for 3-5 minutes depending on taste. Best drunk with milk Storage advice Airtight container, preferably a tea caddy
Ceylon Orange Pekoe Tea, 125g Tin
Catalogue Code:2002087
- Orange Pekoe denotes a large-leaved tea, and the dark, even leaves of this tea are indicative of a really good Ceylon. Just a touch of delicate high-grown tea is added to the more robust low-grown leaves to create a medium-strength brew – ideal for a pick-me-up in the afternoon. Taste and Strength Bright, crisp and full-bodied When to Drink Best in the afternoon Origin Ceylon Brewing Information Use boiling water and brew for 3-5 minutes depending on taste. Serve with milk or brew lighter and drink without milk. Storage advice Airtight container, preferably a tea caddy
Golden Crunch Biscuits, 200g Tin
Catalogue Code:2003724
- Plenty of butter, honey, oats & coconut make this a biscuit with bite.
Tea at Fortnum & Mason
Catalogue Code:2023319
- Since William Fortnum and Hugh Mason began trading in 1707, the history of tea in England and that of Fortnum & Mason have been inextricably linked. After 300 years of trading, Fortnum’s is now renowned across the world not only for its fine teas, but also for celebrating the art of afternoon tea, which is observed with due ceremony every day in the St James’s Restaurant.
To celebrate this long and happy association, we are delighted to announce the publication of Tea at Fortnum & Mason, a beautiful new book that aims to be the definitive guide to the taking of afternoon tea.
As well as leading the reader through the fascinating history of tea in England and Fortnum’s own history of tea-selling, the book provides more than 45 recipes for all kinds of traditional teatime delicacies, from finger sandwiches, rose biscuits and lemon curd meringues to sumptuous brownies, teabreads and cupcakes. It will also introduce the reader to the many different types of tea and how to best to brew them to achieve the perfect cup.
Filled with intriguing historical facts, delicious recipes and expert advice on choosing, making and drinking your tea, this book is a celebration of two great British institutions in a single volume.
- Since William Fortnum and Hugh Mason began trading in 1707, the history of tea in England and that of Fortnum & Mason have been inextricably linked. After 300 years of trading, Fortnum’s is now renowned across the world not only for its fine teas, but also for celebrating the art of afternoon tea, which is observed with due ceremony every day in the St James’s Restaurant.
Traditional Dundee Cake, 750g tin
Catalogue Code:2004030
- A good Dundee cake needs little introduction – a light and pleasantly moist fruit cake, it is subtly flavoured with sweet spices and studded with whole almonds. Made especially for us by a small bakery in Edinburgh, it comes in a smart eau-de-nil tin for extra keepability.
Watch the video of Natalie Griggs, Bakery Buyer and Millie Hunter, Cake Baker as they discuss the origins, ingredients and history behind our range of fruit cakes. Click here to watch now.
- A good Dundee cake needs little introduction – a light and pleasantly moist fruit cake, it is subtly flavoured with sweet spices and studded with whole almonds. Made especially for us by a small bakery in Edinburgh, it comes in a smart eau-de-nil tin for extra keepability.
