Fresh crumpets and Dorset tea
@dorsetteauk and fresh crumpets. Why Dorset tea? The way they put it: there is only one T in Dorset đ 2 bags in a huge mug, 4 minutes and a dash of milk. Simply perfect!
Gerechten: Banket, Tussendoortjes en Vegetarisch
Thee: Zwart

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