A traditional British past-time, afternoon tea is a staple of the British lifestyle and quickly became part of my own after many visits. Most afternoon tea is accompanied by small "finger" cucumber sandwiches, but I much prefer the morning tea because it includes clotted cream.
Clotted cream is made by heating unpasteurized cow's milk, leaving it in pans for several hours, during which the cream content comes to top and forms clots. I know, it still doesn't sound so appetizing. When do clots ever sound good? However, cast your doubts aside because clotted cream actually has a very smooth, creamy texture, much like butter. It only has very few small "clots" which look like tiny chunks of butter.
Clotted cream is best enjoyed on a scone with some jam and a cup of tea....while reading Chaucer alongside the fireplace. Well, not necessarily the latter part, but if you really want to feel British, give it a go, mate.
Pick up a jar and some scones at your local grocery's international food aisle.
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