I found the tea biscuits at the 3rd grocery I went to. [In my neck
of the woods, Hispanic and Italian foods are easy to find-- the rest
of Europe, not so much.]

I don't know how authentic these are, but they say they are made in
France. Lu France.

I got 3 kinds because I've seen them all mentioned in recipes for the
chocolate biscuit cake that will the grooms cake Friday.

Le Petite Beurre - I like. A unique flavor and texture. Not as
sweet as I expected-- so using them in the chocolate cake isn't as
strange as I thought.

Digestive- I thought these would just be the former, dipped in
chocolate. But they are a bit fluffier and sweeter. I won't be
using these in the cake, but they aren't a bad cookie. The cookie
reminds me of something from my childhood. [animal crackers?]

Rich tea- These are what you'd get if you crossed a Ritz cracker with
a shortbread. Still a pretty unique texture- They seem as buttery
as the Le Petite Beurre to me. I doubt I could tell the difference
blindfolded.

In a pinch I think I'd use animal crackers or vanilla wafers for the
Prince's chocolate cake-- but I think we'll try it this week with Le
Petite Beurre.

And if you *have* to make the chocolate cake and can't get out--
here's a recipe;
http://www.cookies-in-motion.com/Petit-Beurre.html

Jim