Victoria The Essential Tea Companion Favorite Recipes for Tea Parties

Whether you're enjoying a morning break, a quiet afternoon respite, or a soothing moment at day's end, tea is a delicious indulgence. And Victoria has the ideal accompaniment to this celestial beverage. Victoria The Essential Tea Companion collects the best of three classic Victoria books in a single beautiful volume. It serves up history and lore, advice on brewing the perfect pot, notes on collectible china and best of all, menus for eight themed parties, from a children's tea to a bridal shower. More than 100 recipes cover sandwiches, scones, tarts, cakes, savouries, breads and biscuits, as well as flavoured teas both hot and iced, and honeys, spreads and jams. An authoritative appendix provides the elegant final touch.