A biscuit tin, such as a Poppies & Pinks Biscuit Barrel with its chintzy floral pattern, creates ceremony when it’s time for a cup of tea. Take the lid off with a flourish, produce a ginger nut or shortbread finger and the whole afternoon will somehow feel more civilised and cosier. This biscuit barrel will keep your biscuits nicely crisp for ages – though how long they actually last really depends on your willpower.