Mrs. Rorer was a culinary legend, and this 1886 tea biscuit recipe shows why. Light, simple, and easy to make, these vintage biscuits rise beautifully and taste like real kitchen history. We tested it ...

Most biscuits, including the more commercial ones, are filled with refined sugar. When you eat them as you take your tea, there results in a substantial increase in blood sugar levels.

Shortbread (43 per cent) and Rich Tea (39 per cent) biscuits also scored highly. The average adult sips three cups of tea a day, with 44 per cent admitting to being committed snack or biscuit dunkers.

Breakfast tea pairs well with a light and earthy snack, such as an oat or nut-based biscuit, that will complement the almond aroma. Earl Grey – pair with lemon treats, such as lemon drizzle.

Fortnum & Mason has launched a trio of new online subscription delivery services, offering members monthly top-ups of its luxury products including tea and biscuits. The offer - called Fortnum’s ...