Cream Tea

Cream Tea is a traditional British afternoon treat, most famously associated with Devon and Cornwall, featuring scones served with clotted cream and fruit jam. The classic components are a freshly baked scone, a generous dollop of rich clotted cream, and a layer of strawberry or raspberry jam.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is high in carbohydrates from the scone and jam, and very high in fat due to the clotted cream, which is a key source of calories. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing a quick energy boost but little in the way of protein or fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	380 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	180 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Selenium	8 mcg

Per 1 scone with jam and cream (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'cream first' versus 'jam first' debate is a famous cultural rivalry between Devon and Cornwall, with each county fiercely defending its proper order of assembly. Nutritionally, clotted cream is unique as it's made by slowly heating full-fat cow's milk, resulting in a thick, golden crust of butterfat that is a defining feature of the dish.