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Tea at Fortnum & Mason

Tea at Fortnum & Mason

Summary

The internationally renowned Fortnum & Mason store in Piccadilly, London, is synonymous with style, elegance, English charm and, above all, that most traditional of pastimes: tea-drinking.

Celebrating the long-standing British institution, this beautiful pocket book covers everything on the art of taking tea - from the history of afternoon tea drinking to Fortnum's relationship with tea. The book also includes over 45 recipes for all types of teatime delight, from delicate sandwiches, rose biscuits and lemon curd meringues to sumptuous teabreads, brownies and cupcakes, as well as guiding the reader through the best types of tea to accompany them.

Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography throughout, this charming book is a must-have for tea drinkers everywhere.

Reviews

  • Surely the stocking filler of the year... a blast of old-fashioned luxury
    Carolyn Hart, The Telegraph Magazine

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