Ever since Andy and Claire Burnet started crafting exquisite natural chocolate in 2002 , Chococo has flourished as one of Dorset ’ s signature brands . So you wouldn ’ t expect their Swanage tea room to turn out anything less than a quirky twist on a traditional favourite . The Cream Tea involves a warm chocolate chip scone with a pot of dulce de leche and a pot of clotted cream , served with 70 % Madagascan hot chocolate or good old Dorset Tea for £ 4.95 . They ’ re clearly doing something right , having just opened their third Chocolate House on Gandy St . in Exeter . |
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Cream Tea Controversy The traditional Cream Tea involves a pot of tea , scones , clotted cream and jam . The West Country controversy centres around the correct order of assembly . Devon adds the cream first then tops it with jam , while Cornwall spreads the scone with butter , then jam , before finishing with a dollop of cream . |
Beatons Tea Room http :// beatonstearooms . co . uk 01258 269515 Greyhound House , 2 Market Place , Blandford Forum , Dorset DT11 7EB Even though Beatons Tea Room is a favourite with those stationed at the nearby army bases , don ’ t expect any similarity to a mess hall . Inspired by Cecil Beaton of Vogue , My Fair Lady , and Royal Family portrait fame , the tea room on Blandford ’ s Market Place is steeped in old-style elegance . High tea includes home-baked cakes , freshly cut sandwiches , scones and cream , with glutenfree options available . The first tea room opened in Tisbury , Wiltshire , followed by outposts in Crowthorne and Blandford . It ’ s wonderfully sophisticated , extremely English , and refreshingly Dorset .
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Best For : An indulgent hot chocolate made with fresh chocolate and the option of local Purbeck Ice Cream . |
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Best For : The selection of 25 loose leaf teas for the pot , including Black , Oolong , Green , White , Red and Fruit varieties . |
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