Best artisan biscuits to buy in London

If a plain digestive just won’t cut it, the capital has plenty of artisan offerings that are fit for dunking
Melisha Kaur14 June 2018
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When it comes to tea it is fair to say that no brew is complete without a biscuit.

Whether it's served with Twinings’ Earl Grey or a flavourful herbal blend, very little beats dunking a crumbly treat into a steaming cuppa.

If a plain digestive just won't cut it, London has plenty of talented bakers offering up moreish delights that are fit for tea breaks.

Here are six of our favourites.

Biscuiteers Jolly Ginger

The brainchild of cookie-loving Kennington couple, Harriet Hastings and Stevie Congdon, Biscuiteers offers a delectable range of hand-iced treats that can be personalised on its website. Its commissions have included Mulberry, Burberry and Anya Hindmarch. Our top choice is the Audrey Hepburn-inspired Jolly Ginger.

£6 | Biscuiteers | Buy it now

Pistachio Rose Aromatic Biscuit

Rekha Mehr makes delicious biscuits inspired by Indian sweets and desserts. These flavourful treats, a Great Taste Award-winner, are infused with the heady aroma of fennel and aniseed. We found these biscuits the best for dunking in our favourite loose leaf tea.

£27 | Pistachio Rose | Buy it now

Ottolenghi Anzac Biscuits

The capital’s popular deli and restaurant has a selection of freshly made sweet treats, including a delicious take on the Anzac cookie – which was originally created for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Crammed with deliciously plump raisins, the sweet flavour of these chewy biscuits is balanced out by a hint of lemon zest.

£6 | Ottolenghi | Buy it now

Bee’s Bakery Jammy Dodger

Bee Berrie is the smart cookie behind this bakery’s bestselling biscuit. Filled with whipped buttercream and jam, these fully customisable jammy dodgers are anything but ordinary. Bee’s version is much richer and larger than the traditional treat, and you can choose your own cheeky short words to have imprinted on them.

Prices vary | Bee’s Bakery | Buy it now

Melrose and Morgan Chocolate Chip Biscuits

Brimming with gourmet goodies, Primrose Hill’s artisan grocery shop is the place to go for sophisticated snacks. Its Chocolate Chip Biscuit is pleasingly crumbly with chunks of dark chocolate throughout, making every bite as sweet as the last. Each pack has a shelf life of 2 weeks.

£3.95 | Melrose and Morgan | Buy it now

Fortnum and Mason Pistachio and Clotted Cream Biscuits

Fortnum’s is renowned as purveyors of fine foods which are crafted with top-quality ingredients and its biscuits certainly don’t disappoint. A mix of pistachio chunks and English clotted cream, these light and buttery treats will appeal to anyone who appreciates nuttiness and crunch. The charmingly designed tin gets full marks from us, too.

£12.50 | Fortnum and Mason | Buy it now

Verdict

A treat for the eyes and tummy, the handmade iced treats by Biscuiteers are hard to beat. These biscuits are sweet enough to satisfy stubborn cravings and are wonderfully packaged, making them a lovely gift for friends.

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