I was at a conference at the British Library and during a break, fancied a proper cup of tea. What better place than at Fortnum’s? Well, so I confess, it was a little more than just a cup of tea. ( The proof is in the photo- only on scone left out of three! ) It was a pot, and scones with clotted cream! Oh dear, time to take the longer walk back to the library!
But before I pulled myself up from the seat, I started though to drool over the heavy tea-pot and wanted to buy one for myself. No luck, the shop didn’t sell them. Then the ones that I found on line? Oh dear…dear…I could have tea served to me every day for a year before it would pay for it! So for now…that tea pot will remain in service at Fortnum and Masons! I’ll just have to pop in more often! Maybe just for the tea! Well…maybe not…that clotted cream is to die for!
A camera travels 
now this was a tasty post! I never had clotted cream before – what does it taste like? well mmmmm – I look forward to having it sometime…
and the picture you grabbed is awesome – and with your words it was even better – but I like the reflection you gave us in photo (cup on pot) and in words (your experience) and thanks for saving me that scone – ***going to get my napkin right now*** ha!
Hi Prior… wow how do I explain clotted cream if you never tasted it. It’s thick( think soft cream cheese) and tastes…? Smooth? It really is to complement whatever you put on top!
It’s just heaven.
You get a warm scone with lemon and currants, slice it in half, smear on thickly the clotted cream and add a generous dollop of fresh jam! It’s amazing!
mmmmm – I need to try it sometime – have a great week Susan – 🙂