Fortnum & Mason, Plc

This classic vintage marmalade was made by Fortnum's in the 1920s for actor-manager Sir Nigel Playfair, who asked for a bitter, thick-cut preserve for his toast. We met his request with this - a strong, substantial marmalade with a deep flavour and lots of chewy peel. The colour of dark marmalade...

British Prime Minister Earl Grey gave his name to this hugely popular tea back in the 1830s, and ever since it has been thought of as a classic English afternoon tea. It is not a type of tea, but a flavour, made up of a simple black tea flavoured with aromatic and stimulating oil of bergamot....

For those who prefer their cheese to crumble rather than slice, here are four prime candidates in a single box. Hawes Wensleydale is made in the Yorkshire Dales using local milk and a traditional recipe; the flavour is mild, clean and fresh with a honeyed aftertaste and a crumbly flaky texture....

What does one need for a perfect cup of tea? A caddy of loose leaves, a tea strainer and an elegant biscuit or two. Which is exactly what this hamper provides - along with a mug from which to drink it, decorated with a design created exclusively for Fortnum's.

Tasting chocolate can be as complex as tasting wine, as connoisseurs compare vintages and define terroirs. Fortnum & Mason has done the work for you and created exceptional chocolate bars using beans from around the world; and 5 of them have been collected in this starter library. Too numerous...

Selected by the supreme rosé Champagne producers, Billecart-Salmon, this is a juicy delicious Champagne that is hugely popular.