The Ritz London Book Of Afternoon Tea The Art and Pleasures of Taking Tea

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Synopsis

Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions, and who is a greater authority on the subject than the sumptuous Ritz London Hotel? This charming Edwardian-style book captures the essence of this traditional British pastime, and provides us with all the expertise on the ceremony as well as the recipes. Stories about the legendary afternoon teas at The Ritz and fascinating details about the history of tea drinking are complemented with passages from such diverse writers as Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde. Over fifty recipes are included for different kinds of afternoon tea specialities, from delicate sandwiches, strawberry shortcake and rose petal jam, to crumpets and muffins for hearty teas in front of a roaring fire. The author gives an infallible guide to the many blends of tea and their suitability to particular occasions. Beautifully presented and delightfully illustrated, this book is the perfect gift for tea drinkers everywhere.

Book details

Author:
Helen Simpson
ISBN:
9781448146406
Related ISBNs:
9780091909949
Publisher:
Ebury Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-08-22
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2006
Copyright by:
Ebury Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Cooking, Food and Wine, Nonfiction