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width: 208px;\" width=\"208\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was recently contacted by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/yorkcoffeeemporium.co.uk\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EThe York Coffee Emporium\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and asked if I would like to try out some teas and coffees.  I said yes of course . . . I know, I am a Latter Day Saint . . . and we do not drink tea and coffee for health reasons, but that does not preclude me from using it to cook with . . . nor does it preclude me from drinking caffiene free options.  I agreed try out some of their teas, but refused coffees.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAbout the company: (from their site)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EThe York Coffee Emporium are committed to providing you with the perfect cup. Their coffee is roasted daily in small batches at their  artisan roastery in York  and their speciality loose leaf teas are selected from the best estates from around the world to suit all manner of tastes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-style: italic;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EEach of their distinctive coffees comes with a recommended brew guide and strength indicator, to help you choose the right coffee for your enjoyment. Their coffees are ethically sourced from green coffee buyers who are committed to excellent coffee, excellent standards and paying their farmers an excellent price. They source, roast, blend and  pack  the coffee ourselves, to ensure that the coffee makes as few journeys as possible once it has left the farm.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18366.jpg\" style=\"height: 338px; width: 364px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EYork Coffee Emporium is also a UK distributor for Metropolitan Tea, a large Canadian Tea merchant with direct trade links to tea producing areas\u003C\/span\u003E.  (Go Canada!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18367.jpg\" style=\"height: 336px; width: 361px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was sent three different varieties of tea to try out along with a nifty packet of 100 t-sac tea filters.  (Note, I did not try out the tea filters as I don't have a full sized teapot.  I only have a nifty two cup one, which has it's own built in infuser.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18371.jpg\" style=\"height: 358px; width: 352px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ETheir luxury teas are sourced from the Metropolitan Tea Company, whose passion is to provide the finest loose tea, premium tea and accessories the world has to offer.  The company stocks a large and varied selection of superb loose leaf tea, including Black and Oolong, Green and White, Fruit and herbal Infusions, Flavoured Tea or Wellness Teas.  Most of their teas contain either Fair Trade or Ethical Tea partnership accredited tea.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EEthical Tea Partnership(ETP)\u003C\/span\u003E - monitor and regulate the living and working conditions on tea estates around the world.  Teas showing this sign contain either 50% or 98% ETP content.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EFair Trade (FT)\u003C\/span\u003E - Promotes increased standards of living for labourers in developing countries.  Teas showing this sign contain at least 50% FT content.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote:  I invited a tea-drinking non-mormon neighbour around to help me test these teas out.  She didn't want her picture taken, but I will give you her honest opinion, plus my own of that which I tried.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18370.jpg\" style=\"height: 336px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first tea was the \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYorkshire Harrogate Breakfast Tea (ETP 98% FT 50%)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 100%;\"\u003E(I want to apologize ahead of time today for the quality of the pictures . . . my camera seems to be packing in.  I've had it for about 5 years now and it's been used every day, so I think it may be time to buy a new one.  Sigh . . . )\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18385.jpg\" style=\"height: 337px; width: 361px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSaid to be a traditional Yorkshire blend of China, Kenya and Indian Tea, and proposed to be a bright and full breakfast tea.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlthough it was not first thing in the day Brenda thought that this was a full bodied tea, with a rich flavour that she thought would be the perfect morning cuppa.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTea Grade:  Yumman - Flowery Tippy Orange Pekoe; Kiambu - Broken Pekoe1; Assam - Broken Orange Pekoe\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's all Greek to me, but if Brenda liked it, then that's good enough for me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18368.jpg\" style=\"height: 365px; width: 353px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Second Tea was \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERhubarb and Cream (98%ETP)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSaid to have an exquisite flavour reminiscent of fresh rhubarb pie.    This tea contains luxury black tea, Safflower + Sunflower petals, Jasmine Petals, Blackberry + Lime Leaves and Natural Flavours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI confess I did taste this one myself, thinking it was an herbal infusion, without knowing that there was black tea in the mix.  I thought it was delicious though, with a definite rhubarb flavour that was quite pleasant, and truly not much unlike that of a Rhubarb Pie!!  (Except a lot easier on the waistline!)  It was almost sweet and most definitely creamy!  Refreshing even! I liked!  Brenda liked!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTea Grade:  Orange Pekoe\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18369.jpg\" style=\"height: 350px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe final tea was \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERaspberry Leaf\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis was a caffeine free tea, said to known to be a great drink during pregnancy, in particular esing discomfort during childbirth!  (Who knew!)  Archaeologosts discovered evidence that this health benefit was first taken advantage of by native American Indians.  Infusions of raspberry leaf tea have also been used for health benefits ranging from the soothing of throat infections to easing leg cramps.  Raspberry leaf contains high quantities of Vitamins A, B Comples, C, and E, as well as many essential minerals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/RaspberryLeafTea.jpg\" style=\"height: 325px; width: 356px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe both found this to be a very robust and full bodied tea, much similar in flavour to traditional black tea.  It looked like dried herbs and sticks actually . . . kind of like reeboos tea.   Brenda said that she would have a difficult time telling the difference between this tea and her regular cuppa. This would make a great caffeine alternative to regular tea in our opinion, especially if you are looking for a caffeine free choice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOur Todd has not been feeling well . . . with a sore throat actually.  I think I'm going to brew him some of this when he gets up.  It might be just the ticket!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Ben and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/yorkcoffeeemporium.co.uk\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EYork Coffee Emporium \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Efor sending me this lovely mix of teas!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" Jam Filled Scones\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18376.jpg\" style=\"height: 315px; width: 347px;\" title=\" Jam Filled Scones\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow,  you don't think I'd have someone over for tea and not offer them some sustenance along with their cuppa do you???  Of course not!!  I baked some Jam Filled Scones!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" Jam Filled Scones\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18376.jpg\" style=\"height: 319px; width: 361px;\" title=\" Jam Filled Scones\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese scones are lovely.  They can be a bit fiddly to make and they seldom stay together when they are baking . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" Jam Filled Scones\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18377.jpg\" style=\"height: 359px; width: 356px;\" title=\" Jam Filled Scones\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou may even think they're a tiny bit ugly . . . but I can promise you the taste is anything but . . . ugly that is.  Perfect for elevensies or afternoon coffee break!  (See those bubbles???  There's money in that cup of tea.  My mom always says those bubbles meant money, so it must be true!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" Jam Filled Scones\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18378.jpg\" style=\"height: 322px; width: 359px;\" title=\" Jam Filled Scones\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Jam Filled Scones*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 10\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA scone with an unusual twist . . . jam in the  middle.  Perfect with your afternoon cuppa.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n300g self raising flour (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS caster sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n30g of chilled butter, chopped (1 ounce)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200ml of milk, plus extra to glaze (7 fluid ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 1\/2 TBS jam (I used raspberry and blueberry)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSifted icing sugar to dust\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" Jam Filled Scones\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18382.jpg\" style=\"height: 334px; width: 366px;\" title=\" Jam Filled Scones\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7.  Line a baking tray with baking paper, or lightly grease.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSift  the flour and salt into a bowl.  Whisk in the sugar.  Drop in the  butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until you  have a mixture which resembles fine dry breadcrumbs.  Make a well in  the centre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdd almost all of the milk and mix to a soft dough,  using a fork, and adding remaining milk if necessary.  Tip out onto a  lightly floured surface and gently knead briefly to bring it together  into a smooth ball.  Roll out with a floured rollin gpin to 1\/2 inch  thick.  Cut into 3 inch rounds with a sharp round cutter, using a direct  up and down motion, without twisting the cutter.  Pat out a bit and  make a hollow indentation in each, about 1\/2 inch from the edge along  one side. Spoon a little bit of jam into each indentation.  Brush the  edges with some milk and carefully fold the dough in half to make a  semi-circle, covering the jam and pinching the edges to seal.  Place  about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking tray.  Brush the tops with a  bit more milk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for 12 minutes until well risen, golden brown on top and on the bottoms.  Serve warm, dusted with some icing sugar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"How to Brew the Perfect cup of tea\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC18373.jpg\" style=\"height: 371px; width: 357px;\" title=\"How to Brew the perfect cup of tea\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E*How To Brew The Perfect Cup of Tea*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not really all that hard if you follow a few rules of thumb . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse a good quality loose leaf or bagged tea\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis must be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlways use freshly drawn boiling water\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn order to draw the best flavour out of the tea the water must contain oxygen, this is reduced if the water is boiled more than once.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMeasure the tea carefully\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse 1 tea bag or 1 rounded teaspoon of loose tea for each cup to be served, plus one for the pot.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAllow the tea to brew for the recommended time before pouring\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBrewing tea from a bag in a mug? Milk in last is best\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2253932666341514378\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/07\/the-perfect-cup-of-tea-and-some-jam.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2253932666341514378"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2253932666341514378"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/07\/the-perfect-cup-of-tea-and-some-jam.html","title":" Jam Filled Scones \u0026 the Perfect Cup of Tea"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}}]}});