Fortnum & Mason King's Gift Hamper

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Classic British tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit spreads, Italian chocolates

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 classic British tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit spreads and Italian chocolates, as well as a mug. 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. 7 oz./1128g food total.
• Set includes Royal Blend Tea, King's Blend Coffee, Lucifer's Biscuits, Milk & Dark Chocolate Napolitains, Milk Chocolate-Coated Salted Caramel Biscuits, Morello Cherry & Fortnum's Cognac Preserve, Ginger & Whisky Marmalade, Stripe Mug 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.
• Coffee is blended and packed in the U.K. using coffee from Kenya, India and Colombia.
• Biscuits, preserves, marmalade and mug are made in the U.K.
• Napolitains are made in Italy.

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)
• King's Blend Coffee: Originally created for King Edward VII, this ground coffee combines mild arabica beans from South America and Kenya with creamy Indian Monsooned Malabar beans to produce rich, full-bodied flavor. (8.8 oz./250g)
• Lucifer's Biscuits: Buttery biscuits are made with fresh ginger and just the right amount of chile for a dash of heat. (10.6 oz./300g)
• Milk & Dark Chocolate Napolitains: Made at a family-owned confectionery in Tuscany, these Italian milk chocolate and dark chocolate squares are individually wrapped for freshness. (12 pieces; 2.75 oz./78g)
• Milk Chocolate-Coated Salted Caramel Biscuits: Sweet, buttery biscuits are loaded with salted caramel pieces and coated in velvety milk chocolate. (7 oz./200g)
• Morello Cherry & Fortnum's Cognac Preserve: Morello cherries deliver rich, fruity flavor and satisfying texture, highlighted by a spirited splash of cognac. (7 oz./200g)
• Ginger & Whisky Marmalade: Vibrant orange marmalade and spicy ginger are blended with a splash of fine whisky. (7 oz./200g)
• Stripe Mug: Made of durable bone china, this mug is embellished with crisp stripes in Fortnum & Mason's signature color. (3" diam., 7" high; 9.6-oz/284ml cap.)
• Wicker Hamper: Reusable woven basket is made of durable wicker. (19 1/4" x 12 1/4" x 8 1/2" 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 coffee at room temperature for up to 1 year. Once opened, enjoy within 2 weeks.
• Store unopened biscuits at room temperature for up to 2 months. Once opened, enjoy within 2 weeks.
• Store unopened Napolitains at room temperature for up to 1 year. Once opened, enjoy within 2 weeks.
• Store unopened preserves and marmalade at room temperature for up to 2 years. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 4 weeks.

Preparation Instructions

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

Stripe Mug

• Microwavable.
• Dishwasher safe.