English Cream, Clotted, Double and flavoured creams from The Devon Cream Company

National Cream Tea Day takes place in June this year, so fingers crossed the lockdown has been lifted by then so we can all enjoy one whilst looking over the incredible views that Devon has to offer. Velvety thick sweetened cream with aromas of luscious black cherry and natural flavours. Unfortunately, due to unprecedented demand for our hampers, we have now run out of all available pre-Christmas delivery slots and are unable to take any orders for delivery before Christmas Day. I am Carrie Pacini, a food writer, photographer, and stylist based in Houston, Texas, where I live with my husband and two children.

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.

Their Jetty Cream Tea comes with plain and fruit scones served with clotted cream & jam with your choice of teas for£8.50 per person. The Jetty Afternoon Tea also includes a selection of sandwiches and homemade cakes for £16.50 per person, with the option to add a glass of sparkling wine for £21.95. For the ultimate treat they also offer a Champagne Afternoon Tea for £25.50. Otterton Mill is an award winning café, bakery and food shop set in the ancient mill on the banks of the peaceful River Otter. The mill is dog friendly and there is a lovely walk following the river to Budleigh Salterton where it meets the sea. They produce fine organic scones in the ancient mill and their cream teas are regularly featured in local papers as one of the best cream teas in Devon and the Westcountry.

Classic Devon Cream Tea & Fudge Hamper

The Fox Tor Café, situated close to the centre of Princetown in the heart of Dartmoor, makes for a perfect place to rest after a hard day walking on Dartmoor. Their cream teas are very reasonably priced and they offer gluten free homemade scones and diabetic jam. They also usually offer flavoured scones, including a ginger one, and various jams.

Once you’ve explored the beautiful gardens, enjoy a treat on your visit to RHS Rosemoor with their afternoon tea in The Garden Restaurant served daily between 2.30pm – 3.30pm. If you come to Devon and don’t partake in a traditional Devonshire cream tea, did you even have the real Devon experience? There are plenty of delightful things to see and do in Devon but one of the best loved has to be sitting down somewhere picturesque with a cream tea. If you’re in agreement, here are some of our favourite places to enjoy Devon’s greatest export.

• Over time, cream teas evolved from a simple rural treat into a celebrated part of Devon’s identity, enjoyed by visitors and locals alike as a symbol of comfort, indulgence and tradition.
• Devon’s abundant larder provided a rich source of tempting ingredients for teatime, especially dairy produce (clotted cream, butter and milk) and soft fruit which could be used to make jam.
• Many of our hampers also come with speciality teas, cakes, and savoury treats to turn any afternoon into a full afternoon tea hamper experience.
• There are plenty of great cream teas in Devon not featured on this list and if you believe you should be included please contact us.
• Barnstaple’s Park Hotel  is home to Seasons Brasserie, an AA Rosette winning 4 star dining restaurant opposite one of Barnstaple’s most beautiful park.

A Devon cream tea isn’t just food — it’s an experience. It represents:

My favorite teas to serve are Lady Gray or Darjeeling with Devonshire Cream Scones. For more recipes check out afternoon tea recipes,  tea sandwiches and Victoria Cake. For generations, the Devon Cream Company has remained committed to preserving the time-honoured tradition of English clotted cream.

For returning visitors, it remains a familiar pleasure, enjoyed time and again in different settings across the county. Devon’s abundant larder provided a rich source of tempting ingredients for teatime, especially dairy produce (clotted cream, butter and milk) and soft fruit which could be used to make jam. In the coastal regions, we read of lobster teas, and even whitebait, cockles and crab would be served to provide a more substantial tea. The scone itself didn’t appear until the early 16th century, with roots in Scotland.

Whether you’re stocking up for future use or planning the coffee rush wine bar a special occasion, our cream remains as fresh as the day it was made. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a moment of indulgence, our cream is always ready to elevate your culinary experience. There’s no need for whipping or additional preparation – simply spoon it onto your favourite scones, desserts, or fruits, and savour the rich, creamy goodness.