The forever debated should it be cream first or jam first on a cream tea?
What is the difference between a Cornish and a Devon cream tea? The only actual difference between the two counties take on a cream tea is the order in which the jam and cream are placed on to the scone!
In Cornwall, the jam is smoothed on first, before being topped with a heaped spoonful of cream and in Devon the scones are topped with cream on the bottom followed by the jam. 
The cream tea is a British institution that is loved everywhere in the UK, but perhaps no two counties love it more than Devon (or Devonshire) and Cornwall.
Arguments abound as to which location is the real home of the cream tea, with minor differences in each tea service. Regardless of which side youāre on, theyāre both a delicious way to spend an afternoon which Iām sure you will agree! 
What is a cream tea?
A cream tea is a light meal consisting of scones, fruit jam, clotted cream, and a freshly-brewed pot of tea. Traditionally, the scone is served warm and, when possible, freshly-baked, and the cream is clotted rather than whipped. Strawberry jam is by far the most popular jam which is used. It is most commonly served in southwest England, where Devon and Cornwall are located, but can also be found throughout the country. It is often enjoyed in the afternoon but can be served anytime in between meals.
A cream tea should never be confused with the very old English custom of Afternoon Tea, which is more of a meal. Afternoon tea typically involves more than simply scones, with little finger sandwiches and other delicious savoury and sweet bites and desserts, and is eaten specifically after lunch and before dinner. Cream tea is a more relaxed and lighter tea break.
So the important question, which one are you?
ā¦ itās definitely cookie then cream or dunk in some milk for me! 