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Complete our short survey below to enter our free draw, and be in with a chance of winning a luxury two-night stay in award winning accommodation in Devon. Our clotted cream is more than just a product; it’s a piece of English culinary heritage. Loved by chefs, food enthusiasts and families around the world, it has become a beloved staple in kitchens everywhere. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering our cream for the first time, we invite you to experience the exceptional quality that has defined the Devon Cream Company for over 40 years. Thanks to our extended chilled shelf life, our clotted cream stays fresh longer, so you can enjoy it at its best, whenever the craving strikes.
Different from a regular cream tea, the coffee rush café afternoon tea was introduced in the mid-19th century by the Duchess of Bedford, who requested bread, butter, cake and tea at around 4pm. This soon evolved into a social event, and by the 1880s, it was a fashionable activity for upper-class women to dress up and enjoy their afternoon treat. Today, afternoon tea is popular across the UK, but of course, Devon does it best (not that we’re biased!).
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- Creams teas can be enjoyed in the cosy sitting room or bar, the light and airy restaurant or outside on the terrace.
- Our award-winning cream tea hampers are handmade in Devon and delivered across the UK with free next-day delivery available.
- Devon cream teas and afternoon teas are served in the Lounge or in the picturesque garden and come with homemade scones and a choice of tea.
- The garden kitchen restaurant serves excellent Devonshire cream teas with homemade scones and a choice of jams.
- J Henry Harris’s 1907 My Devonshire Book; In the land of junket and cream, describes the marriage of cream with junket as one of the most blissful unions.
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Treat someone to a slice of Devon – browse our full range of Devon cream tea hampers and afternoon tea by post today. The Tea on the Green at Westward Ho offers a wonderfully unique cream tea experience; it names its cream teas after famous movie stars… The Hepburn, The Grant and The Taylor! The café has one of the best positions by the North Devon coast and enjoys raving Trip Advisor reviews. Their cream teas, with homemade scones and jam, have quickly built a reputation as one of the best in North Devon.
They have a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and their cream teas are award winning with most recent award being the Devon Life“Best Scone in Devon 2016” award. At Riverside Hotel, we understand the importance of properly commemorating Devon cream teas. Through our Traditional Afternoon Tea, we recreate the classic and delicious ritual, all served alongside panoramic sea views and unwavering hospitality.
In the countryside on the outskirts of the beautiful East Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton is the Oak Barn coffee lounge and furniture shop. They offer cream teas with a difference – large Cherry Bakewell flavoured scones! The loose leaf tea also adds to the experience as its accompanied by a three-phase tea timer for weak, moderate or strong tea strength. A short walk from Exeter Quay overlooking the canal and Trews Weir on the River Exe is the Welcome Café. Cream teas are served with tasty homemade scones and a spread of three jams – apple ginger, blackberry and classic strawberry.
We use a sturdy, eco-friendly box, hand-stamped with the Devon Heaven logo for a rustic West Country feel, and add recyclable packing straw to keep everything snug and secure on its journey to you. During warmer weather, we include an ice pack to make sure your clotted cream stays perfectly chilled. It’s our way of ensuring your cream tea arrives fresh, beautifully presented, and with the planet in mind. As many of our hampers are gifts, we never include any invoicing inside the box – just the treats and your personal message. In the pleasant market town of South Molton the Corn Dolly is a small family run business that’s been serving some of the best cream teas in North Devon for nearly 30 years.
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An important detail locals take seriously and visitors quickly learn. Today, in an era of fine dining, slow food and Michelin stars, it’s worth remembering that the tradition of afternoon tea was an important part of Devonshire hospitality, and an attraction for many visitors. Vintage guidebooks and postcards tell us much about the farmhouses, cottages, cafés and tea rooms that gave us more than the classic Devon cream tea with its scones, jam and clotted cream we enjoy today.
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The White Hart Hotel is a family-owned hotel in the centre of Moretonhampstead on the Eastern side of Dartmoor. The hotel is very dog friendly so dog owners can pop in after a nice walk on the moors. Food is sourced locally and cream teas can be enjoyed daily in the restaurant or bar area.
On the outskirts of Bovey Tracey, Home Farm Café is set in the Parke Estate, which is now home to the Dartmoor National Park Authority. There is dog friendly seating inside and outside which is ideal for dog walkers who want to enjoy a stroll along the River Bovey and Granite Railway that pass through the estate. This was typical of the tea shops, gardens and tea shelters to be found in rural Devon. Want to see the hampers designed to fit perfectly into our wicker trays and baskets? For every postcard, we share a little about the scene so you can feel connected to the place.
From themed teas to traditional spreads, you’ll find finger sandwiches, scones, sweet treats, and perhaps a glass of bubbly for you and your loved ones to enjoy. For over four decades, the Devon Cream Company has been synonymous with the rich heritage and unparalleled quality of traditional English clotted cream. Our company has perfected the art of producing an exceptional range of creams that boast a thick, sumptuous texture and a taste experience like no other. Whether you’re indulging in a classic cream tea, enhancing your desserts, or adding a touch of luxury to everyday treats, our clotted cream is the perfect choice. Enjoy afternoon tea with stunning views of Salcombe estuary at The Jetty restaurant. Relax in the lounge, or out on the terrace to experience the spectacular views.
Every boat features a fully licenced bar with table service, so you can just sit back and enjoy a cream tea while taking in the sights. Scones likely originated in Scotland in the early 1500s as a type of quick bread made with oats and griddle-baked. The term "scone" might come from the Dutch ‘schoonbrot’ (beautiful bread) or the Stone of Destiny where Scottish kings were crowned. With the advent of baking powder in the mid-19th century, scones became the oven-baked treats we know today. No matter the season, cream teas remain a timeless part of Devon life. For many visitors, enjoying a cream tea is a way to connect directly with Devon’s farming heritage and slower pace of life.
Each hamper is carefully packed to arrive fresh, beautifully presented, and ready to enjoy. You can add a free gift card with your message, and we offer free tracked UK delivery with the option to choose your date at checkout. Before scones, jam (or fruit) and cream were served on a type of yeast bun, more like a semi-sweet roll.