QM2 Afternoon Tea - Scones and Clotted Cream

[buchanan101]

@RalphWiggum The US version doesn't sound too great... sorry...

 

[RalphWiggum]

As I said, it’s like UHT milk vs fresh milk.  I generally drink fresh milk but when I’m staying at a European hotel, the bottled UHT milk will do.  It’s not bad when you want breakfast in your room (slightly sweeter than fresh) and don’t want to go out or pay $40 for room service. 
 

Same thing applies with the jarred clotted cream in the US.  It’s actually made in the UK, shipped overseas to a US distributor, and then shipped again to a US supermarket.   It uses a different heat processing method (fortunately no weird chemicals) for shelf stability, and there is a similar decline in flavor as with UHT milk.  But when it’s slathered on a scone with jam, and with no other easy options available, it is fine. It’s way overpriced, though.  

Edited September 19 by RalphWiggum