Celebrate National Cream Tea Day with Michelin-Starred Recipes You Can Make at Home

Indulge in a Five-Course Gourmet Experience

Mark your calendars for 28th June 2024, as the nation comes together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Cream Tea Day. This beloved day honours one of Britain’s favourite pastimes—savouring scones with Cornish clotted cream and jam—while raising crucial funds for charity. This year, the celebration is set to be more special than ever, thanks to a unique partnership between Cornish clotted cream specialist Rodda’s and Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth of No6 in Padstow.

A Michelin-Starred Twist on Traditional Cream Tea

Rodda’s and Paul Ainsworth have collaborated to create a gourmet afternoon tea tasting menu that enthusiasts can recreate at home. Drawing from new research by Rodda’s, which highlights a growing interest in unconventional cream tea variations, Paul has developed an innovative five-course menu that showcases both traditional and experimental flavours.

The findings revealed that Britons are eager to try unique cream tea fillings such as cinnamon, sugar, and apple slices (21%), lemon curd (21%), and raspberry preserves with almond butter (20%). Savoury options like smoked salmon with cream cheese and sweet chilli jam with cheddar were also popular.

The Delectable Five-Course Menu

Paul Ainsworth’s menu, designed to highlight the versatility of Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream, includes the following dishes, each paired with a premium loose-leaf tea from JING:

1. Slow-cooked BBQ beef short-rib: Served with horseradish clotted cream, watercress, on a caramelised onion scone, with roast beef gravy. Paired with Organic Wuyi Oolong.
2. Cheddar cheese and caramelised Cornish cider apples: Featuring cinnamon clotted cream on a cheese scone. Paired with Dragon Well Green Tea.
3. Traditional Cornish strawberry cream tea trio: Fresh, poached, and jam strawberries with Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream. Paired with Assam Breakfast tea (served with milk).
4. Chicken liver parfait: On toasted cherry scones with plum jam and hibiscus-scented clotted cream. Paired with Cold Infused Blackcurrant and Hibiscus or Cherrywood Lapsang.
5. Cornish gin and beetroot cured trout: Accompanied by dill and lemon clotted cream on a chive and spring onion scone. Paired with Organic Sencha.

A Celebration with a Cause

National Cream Tea Day, organised by Rodda’s and Wilkin and Sons Tiptree, has raised over £1.4 million for various UK charities by donating 50,000 individual portions of cream and jam to fundraising events. Nicholas Rodda, founder of Rodda’s, emphasises that the day is about more than culinary heritage; it’s about making a difference in the lives of those in need.

“National Cream Tea Day is not just about celebrating the culinary heritage of the iconic cream tea but is also about making a difference in the lives of those in need,” says Nicholas Rodda. “We encourage everyone to enjoy our delicious Cornish clotted cream through these unique and innovative recipes from the legendary Paul Ainsworth, whilst raising much-needed funds for charity.”

Experience the Ultimate Cream Tea at Home

Paul Ainsworth’s menu offers a unique twist on the classic cream tea, blending sweet and savoury elements for an unforgettable at-home experience. “This cream tea menu offers a unique twist on the classic cream tea that blends sweet and savoury elements to create a truly unforgettable at-home experience,” says Paul Ainsworth. “Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream has a rich, luxurious texture and its exceptional quality means each course is elevated to greater heights. Whether you’re looking to explore new flavours or you’re someone who appreciates the comfort of a traditional cream tea, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this menu.”

Visit your local supermarket to purchase a pot of Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream (227g) and try out these recipes for National Cream Tea Day at Rodda’s Website.