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Amy Browne & Elle May Rice & Phoebe Barton

We tried scones from Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi and the cheapest scored top marks

It's slowly but surely getting warmer, which means many of us will be indulging in a good old cream tea, we wanted to find the best scone to accompany the popular sweet treat in terms of taste and value.

There's something amazing about a fluffy scone filled with rich clotted cream and sweet jam, but it's always a shame when the scone itself just isn't quite up to scratch. Whether you're a fan of fruity or plain, there's plenty of options at our local supermarkets to choose from.

The big question is, which supermarket does the best scone? Does it really make a difference if we buy the 'special' more expensive scones, or is cheap and cheerful the way forward?

We purchased scones from Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi to find out which one would score top marks to save you the trouble. Here's what we found.

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