Cream Tea on the Weekends

{ Cancelled. We are currently unable to provide cream and high tea, please follow our page for updates.}

— A Brief History —

Cream tea historically been a specialty of Devon and Cornwall, that began in the 18th century. Cream tea is traditionally served in the afternoon, with a combination of scones, clotted cream and jam. The name Cream Tea comes from the tradition of eating a warm roll, with jam, topped with a spoonful of Cornish clotted cream. What is clotted cream? Clotted cream is like a whipped cream and butter combination. Created by heating unpasteurized cow’s milk in a shallow pan for hours, causing the cream to rise to the surface and clot. In order to be labeled true clotted cream, it must be made with milk from Cornwall cows containing at least 55% butterfat. The rich grass the Cornish cows eat, gives the clotted cream the trademark yellow color.

Cream tea, is not to be confused with High tea which is more of a meal and served later in the day.

— High Tea at Lavender Essentials —

For our Cream Tea, we will be offering a blooming flavored tea or a french lavender tea with finger-food style appetizers to sip and snack on as you enjoy the breathtaking views and the scent of growing lavender.

Sit at patio area of our retail barn, or picnic-style in the lavender fields. Please note that teas taken in the fields would be picnic-style, or on the ground with blankets and pillows. For a small fee, we can reserve the gazebo for a fancier, enclosed, and exclusive setting for your cream tea!

Reservations are required. Please RSVP for High Tea at least 24-hours in advance. This allows us to provide you with the best possible experience.

Cost: $25