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Cream Tea: A Controversial Custom In South West England

by Janet MowatUpdated on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A flat-lay, top-down view of a cream tea spread on a grey stone surface. On a white enamel plate with a distressed black rim, there are almond-topped scones, including one split open and layered with clotted cream and dark red jam, and another open-faced half topped with cream and jam. A small white spoon with a bit of jam sits on the plate alongside a blue-rimmed plate of extra scones, an open jar of dark berry jam, and a folded grey cloth napkin.

Cream tea in South West England is a controversial experience. Read all sides of the argument so you can enjoy your high tea like a local!

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