This day calls for scones – plus cake, sarnies and plenty of tea…

<p>It&rsquo;s time to dust off your teapot, stockpile the scones and bake up a frenzy &ndash; that's right, it&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.creamteasociety.co.uk/national-cream-tea-day" target="_blank">National Cream Tea Day</a>!</p><p>Just as the name suggests, this is the ideal time for cream tea fanatics all over the world to raise a cuppa in celebration and enjoy a slice of cake and more, as the last Friday in June marks a whole day dedicated to the very British cream tea. As if we needed an excuse to tuck into our favourite sweet treats!</p><p>We've rounded up some inspiration to help you create the ultimate cream tea at home &ndash; including tips on tea party decor and must-try recipes…</p><h2>set the scene </h2><p>Afternoon tea wouldn't be complete without a pretty set of plates! We love this <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home/sunset-disco/bright-dining-collection/SET4833,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M11G01C41" target="_blank">leaf-print pastel set</a> &ndash; or how about our <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/home/tableware/white-alice-in-wonderland-anyone-for-tea-slogan-teapot/050713660,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M08G08C14" target="_blank">Alice in Wonderland-inspired teapot</a>? Whatever you settle on, mark the occasion by dressing up your dining table. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="george-home-sunset-disco-dine-cameo-food-ss2020-4400_1177699__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/george-home-sunset-disco-dine-cameo-food-ss2020-4400_1177699__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Get the scones right</h2><p>Whether you want to make them yourself, or go online or pop in store to pick up a pack, scones are a cream tea must-have. Our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/scones/asda-extra-special-all-butter-clotted-cream-scones/910003077506" target="_blank">Extra Special All Butter Clotted Cream Scones</a> are perfectly soft and crumbly &ndash; simply warm them up in the oven before serving, if you like. Not got a sweet tooth? Then pick up these melt-in the mouth <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/afternoon-tea/asda-extra-special-all-butter-4-mature-cheddar-scones/910003062033" target="_blank">mature cheddar scones</a>. If you fancy rustling up a batch yourself, we wholeheartedly recommend these wonderful <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/blueberry-scones-lemon-curd" target="_blank">blueberry scones</a>, which are packed full of fruit, lemon curd and mascarpone.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="blueberry-and-lemon-scones__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/blueberry-and-lemon-scones__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Invest in some tasty preserves</h2><p>A cream tea is only as good as its preserves. Made using whole strawberries, picked for their superb quality, this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/jams-curds/asda-extra-special-strawberry-jam/1000004537993" target="_blank">Extra Special strawberry jam</a> is like no other. And let's not forget the clotted cream! Prepared in Cornwall, using a traditional method for a rich, buttery flavour, this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/single-double-whipping/asda-extra-special-traditional-cornish-clotted-cream/910000411071?cmpid=otc-good-_-ghs-_-scones-on-national-cream-tea-day-_-features-_-section" target="_blank">Extra Special cream</a> is an afternoon tea staple. If you want to have a bash at making jam yourself, check out our sweet, sticky <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-jam" target="_blank">strawberry jam recipe</a>, which makes an impressive 4-6 jars, which can be stored away for up to 12 months. Thrifty AND delicious! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-jam__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-jam__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Embrace a theme</h2><p>Is there a cream tea scene more memorable than that in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? We think not! Should you feel like running with a particular theme, this one's a winner &ndash; plus, it's a fantastic excuse to make these adorable <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/alice-in-wonderland-recipes" target="_blank">heart-shaped jelly tarts</a>…</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="alice-in-wonderland-jelly-tartsa__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/alice-in-wonderland-jelly-tartsa_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Don't forget the cakes...</h2><p>Although scones are most certainly the star of the show, a slice of cake also goes down well with a cup of tea. Food editor Gregor McMaster says, 'Coming from Scotland, we were spoilt for choice when it came to afternoon tea treats. It would normally be a family day out at the weekend, when we&rsquo;d end up in an old-fashioned Scottish country hotel. </p><p>'They would bring out a tiered rack of cakes and scones and it was always such a hard choice. My Grandma made the most amazing scones so, for something different, I&rsquo;d usually opt for a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/fondant-fancies" target="_blank">fondant French fancy</a>. These days I&rsquo;d be more inclined to go for a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/extra-special-cakes/asda-extra-special-hand-finished-coffee-cake/533483" target="_blank">coffee cream cake</a> or, if I&rsquo;m feeling really retro, I might opt for a slice of Battenberg. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/battenberg-cake" target="_blank">Here&rsquo;s</a> a great recipe.'</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="battenburg__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/battenburg__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>...or something savoury</h2><p>While you can't go far wrong with cakes and scones, it's a good idea to throw some savoury options into the mix at your tea party, too. From <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tomato-quiche" target="_blank">quiche</a> to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/smoked-mackerel-open-sandwiches" target="_blank">open sandwiches</a>, have a few non-sweet bites on standby.  </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tomato-quiche__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tomato-quiche__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired to create an amazing cream tea? Make sure you head online to <a href="http://www.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda</a> to stock up on everything you need, or pop into your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">local store</a>. </em></p>

Here's how to celebrate National Cream Tea Day

By ASDA Admin,28th June 2017

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