Fortnum & Mason The Afternoon Tea Basket

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Classic British tea, fruit preserves

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 three kinds of classic British tea and a trio of fruit preserves, as well as a strainer and a mug. The collection arrives in a reusable wicker basket, ready for gift-giving.
• Available in the United States exclusively through Williams Sonoma.

Net Weight

• 13.3 oz./377g food total.
• 2 lb. 4 oz. total.
• Set includes Royal Blend Tea, Earl Grey Classic Tea, Assam Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Tea, Raspberry Preserve, Wild Blueberry Preserve, Strawberry Preserve, Traditional Tea Strainer, Stripe Mug and Wicker Basket (see More Info tab for item details).
• Shipped fresh.
• Tea is blended and packed in the U.K. using tea from China, India and Sri Lanka.
• Preserves, biscuits, mug and basket are made in the U.K.
• Tea 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. (0.8 oz./25g)
• Earl Grey Classic Tea: Traditional English afternoon tea is enhanced with aromatic bergamot. (0.8 oz./25g)
• Assam Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Tea: Indigenous to India's Brahmaputra Valley, this robust, full-bodied tea is made from the delicate leaf tips of the assam tea bush. (0.8 oz./25g)
• Raspberry Preserve: Sweetened with cane sugar, this spread is gently simmered to showcase the fruit's fresh-picked aroma and ruby-red hue. (3.5 oz./100g)
• Wild Blueberry Preserve: Juicy blueberries and cane sugar are slow-simmered to highlight the fruit's delicate fragrance and deep purple hue. (3.5 oz./100g)
• Strawberry Preserve: Gently simmered Turkish Tioga strawberries and Cambridge Favorite strawberries are sweetened with just the right amount of sugar. (3.5 oz./100g)
• Traditional Tea Strainer: Featuring a stainless-steel sieve and silicone handle, this strainer is expertly designed to help you make a proper cup of tea. (6 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" high)
• Stripe Mug: Made of durable bone china, this mug is embellished with crisp stripes in Fortnum & Mason's signature color. (3 1/2" diam., 3 1/2" high; 11.8-oz. cap.)
• Wicker Basket: Reusable woven basket is made of durable wicker. (11" x 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" high).

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

• Components ship fresh at ambient temperature.
• Upon receipt, store unopened tea at room temperature for up to 24 months. Once opened, enjoy within 12 months.
• Store unopened preserves at room temperature for up to 24 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 4 weeks.

Preparation Instructions

• Tea: Heat water to 212°F (100°C). Add 1 rounded tsp. of tea per serving. Brew for 3–5 minutes, depending on taste.

Use

• Mug: Microwavable.

Care

• Tea Strainer: Hand-wash.
• Mug: Dishwasher safe.