A Perfect Afternoon Tea (Tiptree Little Scarlet Jam)

Member Name: nayland

Product:	Tiptree Little Scarlet Jam
Date:	19/06/09 (58 review reads)
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Advantages: To see exactly how your jam is made and enjoy an old fashioned afternoon tea

Disadvantages: none

To visit Tiptree on the perfect day is very important, as you drive into the village and smell the strawberries being turned into Little Scarlet Jam is a
most delicous smell that lingers all over Tiptree.( Hasn't got the same effect
as when they are doing the chutneys and pickles ).

Wilkins jam has been going since 1885 when Arthur Charles Wilkins with two other friends decided to make jams that didnt have any artificial additives or preservatives in them. They are also nutfree.They do use a
small amount of pectin for some jams (less than 1%) to make them set.
They are also suitable for vegetatians.

There are over 1,000 acres of land which is used for the growth of fruit.
The different fruits are hand sorted to make sure only the best go through,
out of every 10 jars made 4 are marmalade!

Wilkins have there own caravan camp for people to stay while they pick the fruits in the summer. ( I'm not completely sure if they still do but they used to let you stay for nothing provided you picked so much fruit per day).

There are many different jams and marmalades to choose from as well as chutneys and pickles. There is also a lovely christmas pudding to be had.
The jam is exported to many different countries including Germany,USA,Japan and France. Many top hotels serve it and Virgin Atlantic
(upper Class Only) do as well.The Queen I believe enjoys the odd pot from time to time!

At Wilkins Jam Factory there is a Museum showing pictures from the past which is very interesting, then there is the Tea Rooms to enjoy a lovely cup of Tiptrees own version of Earl Grey. After having your Afternoon Tea you can then browse in the Gift Shop which has some lovely gifts to take home
including mini pots of different jams!

All in all a lovely way to spend a sunny summer afternoon!

Summary: Set in the countryside for old and young.A taste of history, scones and jam!