The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea by Helen Simpson

Charming, knowledgeable and often surprising, this lovely book roots out more than 70 cafes, bakeries and tearooms worth discovering, and illustrates each venue with stunning photography. Tea & Cake London is a comprehensive guide to the best places to enjoy tea and cake across the capital. Beautifully illustrated with charming vintage tea advertisements and glorious recipe photos, this book is a must-have for tea drinkers everywhere.īy Zena Alkayat – Black Dog Publishing Limited London (2011) – Paperback – 192 pages – ISBN 1907317481 It also presents more than 45 recipes for all types of teatime delight, as well as guiding the reader through the best types of tea to accompany them. From the internationally renowned store in Piccadilly that is embroidered with style, elegance, and English charm, celebrating the long-standing British institution, this beautiful pocket book covers everything from the history of afternoon tea drinking to Fortnum’s relationship with tea.

Image Source – .ukīy Fortnum & Mason – Random House UK (2010) – Hardback – 128 pages – ISBN 009193768XĪ concise yet sumptuous guide presenting everything there is to know about the art of taking tea. Taking tea is quintessentially English, and who is a greater authority on the subject than the sumptuous London Ritz Hotel? Delightfully illustrated, this charming Edwardian-style book provides you with all the know-how on the ceremony, as well as the recipes.

The Ritz London Book Of Afternoon Tea: The Art and Pleasures of Taking Teaīy Helen Simpson – Random House UK (2006) – Hardback – 64 pages – ISBN 0091909945 The following collection, act as the perfect book shelf accompaniments.ĥ. As a lover of tea and all things English, I have decided to piece together my choice of Top 5 English Tea Books.

The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea by Helen Simpson