Fortnum & Mason Superb Gift Hamper

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Classic British tea, fruit preserves, biscuits, shortbread, honey, Champagne-filled truffles

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, biscuits, preserves, honey and Champagne-filled chocolates. The collection arrives in a reusable wicker hamper, ready for gift-giving.
• Available in the United States exclusively through Williams Sonoma.

Net Weight

• 2 lb. 14 oz./1318g food total.
• Set includes Royal Blend Tea, Assam Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Tea, Raspberry Preserve, Sir Nigel's Orange Marmalade, Stem Ginger Biscuits, Traditional Shortbread Fingers, Shropshire Honey, Marc de Champagne Truffles and Wicker Hamper (see More Info tab for details).
• Shipped fresh.
• Tea is blended and packed in the U.K. using tea from Sri Lanka and India.
• Preserves, marmalade, biscuits, shortbread, honey and truffles are made in the U.K.

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. (4.4 oz./125g)
• 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. (4.4 oz./125g)
• 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)
• Sir Nigel's Orange Marmalade: Thick-cut marmalade is made with Seville oranges, cane sugar and muscovado sugar to create a rich, citrusy spread with the perfect level of sweetness. (7 oz./800g)
• Stem Ginger Biscuits: Buttery biscuits get their zesty snap from two kinds of ginger. (7 oz./800g)
• Traditional Shortbread Fingers: Hand made at a small family-run bakery in Scotland, this shortbread has an authentic crumbly texture and irresistible flavor. (5.6 oz./160g)
• Shropshire Honey: Reflecting the fondness the Shropshire bees have for lime trees, this honey has a fresh, minty taste and thick, creamy texture. (9.7 oz./275g)
• Marc de Champagne Truffles: Decadent truffles feature an intense Champagne center covered in creamy milk chocolate and finished with a dusting of icing sugar. (1.4 oz./40g)
• Wicker Hamper: Reusable woven basket is made of durable wicker. (9 1/2" x 15 3/4" x 6 3/4" high)

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

• Components ship fresh at ambient temperature.
• Upon receipt, store unopened tea at room temperature for up to 36 months. Once opened, enjoy within 12 months.
• Store unopened preserves and marmalade at room temperature for up to 24 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 4 weeks.
• Store unopened biscuits at room temperature for up to 12 months. Once opened, enjoy within 14 days.
• Store unopened shortbread at room temperature for up to 12 months. Once opened, enjoy within 7 days.
• Store unopened honey at room temperature for up to 4 years. Once opened, enjoy within 2 years.
• Store unopened truffles at room temperature for up to 9 months. Once opened, enjoy within 6 months.

Preparation Instructions

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