And that's where you are going wrong you see. With the jam (raspberry or strawberry preferred) first method, I can put as much jam as I like and still add a whopping great dollop of cream on top.By the time I’ve put my cream on (first) usually little room for jam. But I do prefer blackcurrant
Let me correct that for youA cream tea has raspberry jam
Anything else other than Rhoddas?I can’t believe this conversation is happening. A cream tea has strawberry jam and that’s the end of it. If you want another version of jam with your cream and scones, crack on, but it’s not a cream tea. You’ll be discussing what type of cream to use next!