There is nothing better than dunking a buttery shortcake biscuit in a cup of tea, and they are super easy to bake from scratch if you have the right recipe. Jamie Oliver’s chocolate orange ...

Shortbread (43 percent) and Rich Tea biscuits (39 percent), also scored highly for the classic English breakfast tea. People who enjoy a well-spiced treat such as a carrot cake would be best ...

Food scientists from London and the Netherlands have revealed the best flavours to pair with a classic cup of English breakfast tea are earthy, oat-based biscuits such as digestives or Hobnobs.