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Exercise a bit of self care…take a moment for yourself and enjoy a spot of afternoon tea.


TeaTime

Jean Cazals

A sumptuous portrait of London's best afternoon teas - now in compact edition. Illustrated by world-renowned food photographer Jean Cazals, TeaTime takes you on a sumptuous journey round 50 of London's unique and brilliant tea-hotspots, cap

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Style Me Vintage: Tea Parties

Lulu Gwynne

Learn how to create vintage-styled afternoon tea parties, including themed recipes for food and drink. Also discover how to style the table, room, invites and guests. In a melding of the fun style of the Style Me Vintage series with a traditional coo

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The Afternoon Tea Collection

Sterling Publishing

An illustrated keepsake book combines evocative photographs of dainty teatime scenes with triple-tested recipes on lavish high tea foods ranging from finger sandwiches and decadent scones to tiny tarts and miniature desserts.

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Tea Fit for a Queen

Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Limited

Filled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and tales, Tea Fit for a Queen reveals how the tradition of afternoon tea started in royal Britain. Over 40 charming recipes include everything from delicate finger

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Tiny Book of Tea & Treats

Phyllis Hoffman DePiano

This collection of tiny bites and delectable treats will delight even the most discriminating tastes. Within the 144 pages of Tiny Book of Tea & Treats there are more than 50 recipes for small-bite appetizers, sweet party food, and refreshing tea

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Afternoon tea at home

Will Torrent

Recipes and inspiration for how to host the ultimate tea party with instruction from master patissier Will Torrent.

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Teatime Parties

Lorna Ables Reeves

Create the perfect celebration with an Afternoon Tea sure to delight your guests. The book includes time-tested, savory and sweet recipes.

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Royal Teas

Mark Flanagan, Kathryn Cuthbertson

"The first official tea-time cookbook from the Royal Collection, Royal Tea invites readers to take a break in the day to indulge in a Royal Family-tested sweet treat--well-behaved corgis welcome!"--Amazon.com.

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A Literary Tea Party

Alison Walsh

A Literary-Inspired Cookbook for Voracious Readers at Teatime Tea and books: the perfect pairing. There's nothing quite like sitting down to a good book on a lovely afternoon with a steaming cup of tea beside you, as you fall down the rabbit hol

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Afternoon Tea at Bramble Café

Mat Follas

Combining comforting recipes, local ingredients and a bit of baking magic, Mat Follas presents an irresistible collection of scrumptious tea time treats. Let yourself be transported to a table adorned with crisp linen, fine china and a cup of your fa

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The Perfect Afternoon Tea Recipe Book

Antony Wild, Carol Pastor

The ultimate teatime collection, with an introductory guide to the history and etiquette of afternoon tea, and 200 classic recipes for sandwiches, savouries, cakes, gateaux and other treats.

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Afternoon Tea at the Cutter & Squidge Bakery

Emily Lui, Annabel Lui

Cutter & Squidge is the ultimate destination for modern and quirky afternoon tea in London. Here, they share their winning formula in over 65 recipes for playful, delicious treats. When sisters Annabel and Emily were looking to make their mark on

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Tea at the Palace: A Cookbook

Carolyn Robb

Former royal chef Carolyn Robb presents sumptuous recipes for tea time inspired by the signature dishes served at 12 of the most popular and luxurious palaces in England. From classic Giant Bourbon Biscuits inspired by Kensington Palace, to Little Sc

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