51�Թ�

Some say he spent most tea times with New Yorker reporter Emily Hahn, two legends living legendarily, sharing tales over cucumber sandwiches, curried prawns, scones with clotted cream and strong black tea.

A hint: It’s dense, fragrant and dolloped with butter, clotted cream and fresh jam.

An assortment of three rich spreads for the scones is served on the side: clotted cream, lemon curd and marmalade.

Think finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and a big slice of Victoria sponge.

Dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar and serve with a generous helping of preserves and Devonshire clotted cream or whipped cream.