Winner of the Best Pastry and Desserts Cookbook at the Gourmand International Cookbook Awards 2020
Imagine a table laden with homemade scones and muffins, freshly made sandwiches and savouries, biscuits and cookies, cakes and pastries of all varieties, and seasonal fruit jams. Afternoon tea is a perfect treat, to be enjoyed by everyone whenever you can, not just a ritual for high days and holidays. This delightful recipe book presents 200 delicious dishes to serve for afternoon tea. It opens with a brief history of afternoon tea traditions and etiquette. A guide to specialty teas of the world follows, and of course information on how to choose, blend and make the perfect cup of tea. There are recipes suitable for traditional high tea, family afternoon tea, teatime celebrations or an indulgent get-together - and recipes to suit the different seasons, as well as to suit different appetites. All the well-known classics such as Victoria Sponge, Bakewell tart, chocolate cake and malt loaf are included, and of course savouries such as sausage rolls, mini quiches, cheese straws and more. Learn how to make your own crumpets, English muffins, teacakes and preserves. Enjoy classic cucumber sandwiches, mouthwatering chocolate eclairs, and fruit teabreads. Whether you are planning an alfresco tea in the sun or tucked up by the fire after a winter walk, this collection of delights - in a beautiful brand-new edition with gorgeous photographs throughout - is a must for all teatime lovers.
Industry Reviews
Everything stops for tea! A great new cookbook's just been published; The Perfect Afternoon Tea Recipe Book. It s the sort of reference book that you will keep forever - it even has step-by-step photos of many recipes. This one, delicious, volume contains everything you need to know about and serve the best afternoon tea. And what better time to rustle up some teatime delicacies than this Easter weekend, or one of the other bank holidays we will be enjoying soon. And with the weather improving, you could even host an al fresco tea party In your garden or one of our parks. Savouries include sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, little pies, and other tasty nibbles. There are teabreads, biscuits, bars, meringues, celebration cakes and lots, lots more. Teatime etiquette, traditions, how to prepare and serve the perfect cuppa are all included. Antony Wild, one of the co-authors, was buying director for a famous tea company so certainly knows his leaves. Carol Pastor is a well-known cookery writer with a special interest in patisserie and the author of many books.--Alison Jee "Women Talking/Twickenham Tribune, April 2019 " My fascination with all things British (GBBO escapism, stalking all cookbooks written by the contestants) includes being dreamy eyed about British tea parties. To those in the United Kingdom, please sit down, I have another confession to make. I don't like tea. However, I love the accoutrements associated with a tea party - dainty sandwiches, two-bite cakes and pastries, gorgeous table settings - I love it all. The Perfect Afternoon Tea Recipe Book opens with a brief history of tea traditions and etiquette. A guide to specialty teas of the world follows, and of course information on how to choose, blend and make the perfect cup of tea. There are recipes suitable for traditional high tea, family afternoon tea, teatime celebrations or an indulgent get-together as well as recipes to suit the different seasons and appetites. All the well-known classics such as Victoria sponge, fruit tarts, and savouries such as sausage rolls and mini quiches are provided here. Also covered are recipes for creating crumpets, English muffins, teacakes and preserves. More than recipes this title also shares step-by-step photo tutorials on successful cake making, different methods of making cake, problem solving This is a stunning book that any baker or entertainer would enjoy.--Jenny Hartin "Eat Your Books, April 2019 " The British tradition that we all know and love, afternoon tea! We adore spending time with friends and family over a finger sandwich and a scone, but what's the proper way to do it? The Perfect Afternoon Tea Recipe Book is a guide to making each component utterly perfect. Ever wanted to know all about the art of brewing tea or how to successfully make pastry? Then this book is for you. It also makes the ideal gift for a keen baker or fan of sweet treats. We all know an afternoon tea obsessive, whether it's your mum, niece or best friend. So, rather than spending a fortune why not learn how to make it yourself with this essential title?--Becca Green "HomeStyle magazine, June 2019 "
