Cream Tea is the best part of Afternoon Tea—Classic English Scones, Jam, and Clotted Cream, all served with a cup of tea.

American scones are usually triangular with sugar granules or glazes on top. They are traditionally sweeter than English scones which are less sweet and speckled with dried fruits.

Biscuits are buttery, flaky, and typically served with a savory meal, whereas English scones are more plain, dense, and served with clotted cream and jam for afternoon tea or cream tea.

Clotted cream is made by gently baking full-fat cream for about 12 hours. 

Coombe Castle Clotted Cream is shelf-stable until opened, but should be kept refrigerated for quality purposes. Some separation may occur during storage, so please stir the cream before consuming.

English scones are traditionally eaten with jam and clotted cream, but there are no rules when it comes to what you prefer to put on your scones. Some people simply enjoy their scones with lashings of salted butter. You can add honey, marmalade, or raspberry jam—the options are limitless! Thunder and lightning is also a popular option if the combination of jam and cream isn’t your cup of tea. Add a clotted cream dollop on your scone and drizzle on some golden syrup. Delicious!

Our scones are made without preservatives and shipped frozen with an ice pack that will thaw during delivery. If they are not consumed immediately, please freeze them upon receiving.

It’s always best to heat your scones in a 300° oven or toaster for 8-10 minutes. To refrain from your scones drying out, please wait until your oven or toaster is completely done preheating before placing the scones inside and remove them promptly when completed.

Yes, if you’re looking for a softer texture, as opposed to a crisp outside and fluffy middle, you can microwave your scones one at a time uncovered for about 7-10 seconds from room temperature. However, it’s best to consume them warm, or they may become tough as they cool. Also, microwaves vary, so please use your judgment and discretion when warming the scones.

Although we haven't had anyone ask this before, we added this in for good measure. You may notice each scone is slightly different in height or shape. For example, some might be sloped somewhat or marginally taller than others. This is because every batch is hand-made, and each scone is unique. They’re not punched out by machines making them precisely uniform. That being said, we love the wonky ones because we believe it gives them a bit of character.

Our sampler bakery boxes are available at Butler's Orchard Market. Click here to find out more!

Due to the product's shelf-life, we only dispatch on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Order Monday → Ships by Tuesday

Order Tuesday → Ships by Wednesday

Order Wednesday → Ships by Monday

Order Thursday → Ships by Monday

Order Friday → Ships by Monday

Order Saturday → Ships by Monday

Order Sunday → Ships by Monday

We cannot ship out on a Thursday or Friday as they would be held at a depot or truck for multiple days and possibly affect the freshness of our scones.

Due to the nature of our boxes containing perishable items, the boxes must arrive to you within a maximum of 2-business days. The shipping rates offered by our carriers are based on size, weight, and timeliness and we do not set these rates, nor do we make a profit on them. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Due to the nature of our boxes containing perishable items, the boxes must arrive to you within a maximum of 2-business days. This timeline is often not attainable when shipping to a PO Box.

Due to its perishable nature, we do not accept returns. However, if there is a problem with your order, please email us at info@mrsbakewells.com, and we will do what we can to make it right.