National Cream Tea Day is observed in the United Kingdom every last Friday of June to celebrate the cherished English afternoon tea tradition. This holiday honors the cream tea, which consists of tea, scones, strawberry jam, and clotted cream, a thick cream made from full-cream cow’s milk. The origins of cream tea can be traced back to Devon, where the practice of eating bread with clotted cream and jam began around the 11th century, although tea drinking in Britain became popular in the 17th century. The tradition has distinct variations in Devon and Cornwall regarding how scones, jam, and clotted cream are served. National Cream Tea Day was established by The Cream Tea Society, which aims to promote the enjoyment of cream tea while encouraging charitable activities across the UK. The society donates portions of cream and jam to support fundraising events, inviting people to host their own cream tea gatherings or bake sales for local charities.