Wimbledon Tradition - Strawberries And Cream

 Wimbledon, the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, is also famous for its delicious strawberries and cream. Thousands of spectators visit the event annually to enjoy the tennis, the atmosphere, and the strawberries and cream.

The classic Wimbledon ritual is to eat strawberries and cream while watching the largest tennis tournament of the year.

 

 Taste of Wimbledon - Strawberries and Cream

They are simply drenching fresh strawberries in whipping cream signaling the beginning of Wimbledon and the British summer.

In 1877, when just 200 people attended the first Wimbledon tournament, the delicacy is claimed to have been served.
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey of King Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, Cardinal Wolsey, is regarded as the first person to invent the treat in the early 16th century.

However, one of the most frequently asked questions is, "Where do Wimbledon strawberries originate from?"

The answer is that these strawberries are grown in the beautiful countryside of Kent at Hugh Lowe Farms, the home of the Wimbledon strawberry run by a family with a fascinating heritage spanning 100 years.

Since its inception in 1877, the Wimbledon tennis championship has been known for its traditional dessert of strawberries and cream.


The combination has become so well-liked over the years that, on average, 10,000 liters of cream and 28,000 kilograms of strawberries are consumed yearly throughout the tournament for two weeks.


 

Wimbledon Tradition - Taste of Strawberries and Cream

The event requires the services of 3,000 staff members, and attendees consume approximately 200,000 servings of strawberries throughout a single two-week period.

If you're interested in trying this Wimbledon classic for yourself, here is a delicious recipe for Wimbledon strawberries and cream:

Ingredients: -
One punnet of Wimbledon strawberries
-100ml of double Devon cream
-1 tablespoon of sugar

Instructions:
1. Wash the strawberries and remove their green leaves.
2. Cut the strawberries into small pieces.
3. Mix the strawberries, double cream, and sugar in a bowl.
4. Serve the mixture in small bowls or glasses and enjoy!

Wimbledon strawberries are considered a premium strawberry and are often used in desserts or as a decoration on cakes and pastries. The berries are small and have a deep red color. They are also known for their sweet flavor and high sugar content. 

 

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