If you’re not familiar with the Wilkin & Sons’ Tiptree brand, we don’t know what rock you’re still hiding under. This Essex business makes delicious jams, marmalades, sauces, honey, liqueurs and spirits; all of which are found worldwide. The brand is also proud of is traditional Tiptree Tea Rooms across Essex (and Suffolk, if headed that way); each with its own unique character.

You’ll receive excellent service, plus delicious food and drink in each of the Tiptree Tea Rooms. Focusing on traditional British fare, here you’ll enjoy sandwiches, jacket potatoes, quiches, salads and cakes. Lots of lovely cake. They also serve an irresistible afternoon tea including scones, their own strawberry preserve and Cornish clotted cream. And miniature patisserie treats, tea or coffee. And even Prosecco. Yes, please.

As well as tasty food and drink, each tea room also has a gift shop to buy their moreish jams, marmalades and other goodies. There’s also a museum on-site at their jam factory in Tiptree. Here you can discover the story of Wilkin & Sons and also the history of the local area.

Whatever Essex location you visit, Tiptree Tea Rooms is the perfect spot to eat and drink while catching up with friends. It’s also a great place to enjoy much-needed relaxation. Trust us; once you’ve visited one of these tea rooms you’ll return time and time again. And again. Oh, and again.