Crumpetman rating: 4.0

Waitrose appear to have abandoned their Buttermilk Crumpets, leaving only these decidedly second-rate Waitrose Essentials. Come on Waitrose: Everyone deserves quality food!

"Lacking springiness" … "Too few holes" … "Hard to make crispy" … "They don't smell or taste of much" … "Lacking salt" … "Bitter aftertaste"