Fortnum & Mason The Breakfast Gift Hamper

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Classic British tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit spreads, honey

Why We Love It

• Originally created in the 1730s for well-heeled customers journeying to their country estates, Fortnum & Mason's signature hampers are hailed as the "world's best-traveled tuck boxes." This one features a delicious assortment of gourmet specialties, including two kinds of classic British tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit spreads and honey, as well as a strainer. The collection arrives in a reusable wicker hamper, ready for gift-giving.
• Available in the United States exclusively through Williams Sonoma.

Net Weight

• 3 lb. 10 oz. food total.
• Set includes Royal Blend Tea, Rooibos Infusion Tea Bags, Breakfast Blend Coffee, Flapjack Biscuits, Raspberry Preserve, Strawberry & Fortnum's Champagne Preserve, Lemon Curd, Woodland Honey, Top Hat Tea Strainer and Wicker Hamper (see More Info tab for item details).
• Shipped fresh.
• Tea is blended and packed in the U.K. using tea from India, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
• Coffee is blended and packed in the U.K. using coffee from El Salvador and Colombia.
• Biscuits, preserves, curd, honey and hamper are made in the U.K.
• Strainer is made in China.

Dimensions & More Info

• Royal Blend Tea: Classic blend of low-grown flowery pekoe from Sri Lanka and India was first prepared for King Edward VII in 1902. (8.8 oz./250g)
• Rooibos Infusion Tea Bags: Made with brilliant red rooibos leaves from South Africa, this smooth, full-flavored tea is caffeine-free. (15 tea bags; 1.3 oz./37.5g total)
• Breakfast Blend Coffee: Featuring notes of caramel, vanilla and apricot, this robust coffee is made from a blend of Central American and Colombian beans. (8.81 oz./250g)
• Flapjack Biscuits: Deliciously crunchy and chewy, these gluten-free biscuits are packed with oats, pecans, sultanas and coconut. (7.05 oz./200g)
• Raspberry Preserve: Sweetened with cane sugar, this spread is gently simmered to showcase the fruit's fresh-picked aroma and ruby-red hue. (7 oz./200g)
• Strawberry & Fortnum's Champagne Preserve: Features Cambridge Favorite and Tioga strawberries from Turkey, along with splashes of Fortnum's Champagne and Marc de Champagne. (7 oz./200g)
• Lemon Curd: Aromatic Sicilian lemon juice gives this luscious spread its bright, tangy-sweet flavor, while free-range eggs and fresh butter make it rich and creamy. (11.11 oz.)
• Woodland Honey: Featuring sweet citrusy flavor, this honey hails from a traditional Shropshire estate where the bees feed on wildflowers, lime and hawthorn. (7 oz./200g)
• Top Hat Tea Strainer: Stainless-steel and silicone strainer holds tea leaves while steeping right in the cup. (4" diam., 3" high)
• Wicker Hamper: Reusable woven basket is made of durable wicker. (20" x 13" x 9 3/4" high)

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

• Components ship fresh at ambient temperature.
• Upon receipt, store unopened loose-leaf tea at room temperature for up to 36 months. Once opened, enjoy within 12 months.
• Store unopened tea bags at room temperature for up to 12 months. Once opened, enjoy within 2 weeks.
• Store unopened coffee at room temperature for up to 24 months. Once opened, enjoy within 12 months.
• Store unopened biscuits at room temperature for up to 12 months. Once opened, enjoy within 2 weeks.
• Store unopened Raspberry Preserve at room temperature for up to 36 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 4 weeks.
• Store unopened Strawberry & Fortnum's Champagne Preserve at room temperature for up to 30 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 4 weeks.
• Store unopened curd at room temperature for up to 9 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 2 weeks.
• Store honey at room temperature for up to 24 months.

Preparation Instructions

• Royal Blend Tea: Heat water to 212°F (100°C). Add 1 rounded tsp. of tea per serving. Brew for 3–5 minutes, depending on taste.
• Rooibos Infusion Tea Bags: Bring water to a boil. Add tea bag. Brew for 3–5 minutes, depending on taste.
• Breakfast Blend Coffee: Heat water to 197°–201°F (92°–94°C). Using French press, filter or percolator, add approx. .5 oz./15g of coffee per 8.45 oz./250ml of water.

Care

• Tea Strainer: Hand-wash; dry promptly.