THE age-old question of how to eat a scone has finally been answered — with more than two-thirds of us saying we put jam on before cream.
A study found that 71 per cent of people eat cream teas the Cornish way.
A study found that 71 per cent of people eat cream teas the Cornish way Credit: Getty
The late Queen preferred hers the Devon way — cream first Credit: AFP
The late Queen preferred hers the Devon way — cream first.
Research also found 55 per cent pronounce scone to rhyme with “gone”, while 45 per cent say it rhymes with “cone”.
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The humble cream tea is enjoying an unlikely revival, with 52 per cent of younger Brits saying the retro snack is finding a whole new audience on TikTok.
The study was conducted by coffee chain Costa, which has produced a “dual-swirl scone” — with jam and cream piped on at the same time to avoid any argument.
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To mark the occasion, the very first dual-swirl scone was served to the Mayors of Saltash and Kingsbridge at the heart of Britain’s famous cream tea rivalry.
Councilor Brian Stoyel, Mayor of Saltash said: “We’re proud that Saltash has become the home of Britain’s latest chapter in the great scone debate.
“Sometimes, bringing people together is even better than settling the argument.”
Andrea Stewart, Global Head of Food at Costa said: “Our research shows Britain remains divided when it comes to how people top their scones, so we thought it was about time someone brought both sides together.
“Rather than choosing between two much-loved traditions, we wanted to create a playful compromise that celebrates both approaches and gives everyone a way to enjoy their cream tea.
“And we couldn’t think of a more fitting place to launch the dual-swirl than Saltash, sitting right on the Devon-Cornwall border.”
According to the poll findings, 37 per cent admit they’ve judged someone for putting the jam and cream on the wrong way.
And 36% have taken against people over their pronunciation.
