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11 months ago
Because sometimes a Rich Tea just simply won’t do
It’s a classic British staple which one simply can’t enjoy a cup of tea without. Well you could, but what would be the fun in that? From Hobnobs to Custard Creams and the playful Jammy Dodger, biscuits are a beloved treat, enhancing any afternoon tea, festivity or family gathering. For a luxury take on the buttery indulgences, delight in one (or two) of these fine selections. These are the best luxury biscuits to buy now.
Forget your archetypal custard creams, these delectable shortbread ‘melting moments’ from Primrose Bakery will be your new favourite sandwich-style buttercream biscuits. Light and fluffy, you can find these sugary gems at their Primrose Hill bakery, as well as ordering online.
£3.25 each
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Quite simply the most gloriously decadent and indulgent biscuits you’ll ever devour, Fortnum & Mason’s Toffolossus selection get a 10/10 from the C&TH team. Beautifully packaged inside a tall and exotically illustrated tin, these divine chocolate-coated biscuits are infused with sticky toffee and dates, resulting in a deliciously moreish tea-dipping experience. Warning: these are highly addictive. Buy in bulk.
£21.95
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These beautiful bespoke luxury biscuits from East London baker Steph Giordano are enough to brighten up any afternoon tea, party or cup of cha. From delightful Chanel handbags and impressive cookie cakes adorned with florals and macaroons, this master biscuiteer can pretty much muster up a biscuit for every occasion.
It doesn’t get more quintessentially British than Harrods, so where better than to buy a gloriously decadent biscuit tin? This beautiful green and gold selection box contains an assortment of miniature plain and chocolate shortbread favourites, all laden in an elegant tin with Harrods itself featured aesthetically on the front. The ideal gift or treat box to keep at home.
£15
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Does what it says on the tin (literally). These nuggets of joy from Whittard are a melt-in-the-mouth upgrade from your classic chocolate biscuit.
£7
A lovely option for the winter season, these ginger spice biscuits from Harvey Nichols have a chocolate base, alongside a moreish combination of stem ginger, cinnamon and cloves – best enjoyed with a steaming mug of mulled wine.
£8.95
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Is there anything better than salted caramel? These beauties from Cartwright & Butler are perfectly crumbly and buttery, packaged in one of the brand’s signature biscuit tins.
£12.50
This luxurious chocolatier is known for its boxes and slabs of chocolate – but did you know it also sells biscuits? These melt-in-the-mouth shortbreads are covered in the brand’s house chocolate, with a mix of milk, dark and ‘nut and nib’ varieties.
£27.45
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The clue’s in the name: Biscuiteers is a master in all things biscuits, specialising in hand-iced creations. It sells biscuits for all occasions – but we particularly love this adorable Paddington-themed tin, inspired by the original Peggy Fortnum illustrations of our favourite bear.
£41.95
