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Proper Afternoon Tea: A Modern Guide to Timeless British Tradition

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Celebrate the enduring elegance of British afternoon tea with this stunning 220-page keepsake tome, featuring a foreword by London-based contributing editor Jane Pettigrew, 100+ recipes of savories, scones, and sweets, and thoughtfully curated menus ranging from classic to whimsical. A cherished resource for Anglophiles and tea lovers alike, this beautifully crafted guide provides everything you need to host a proper afternoon tea at home.

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The editors of TeaTime invite you to partake in the tranquil and refined tradition of taking tea the British way. Learn about the essential elements for those wishing to host a proper afternoon tea at home from London-based contributing editor Jane Pettigrew, whose fascinating foreword covers historical and contemporary British tea practices. Brimming with elegant tablescapes and more than 100 recipes of delectable savories, delicious scones, and decadent sweets – from classic staples beloved by many to new iterations on fanciful fare – this 220-page keepsake tome is worthy of gracing a prized tea table. Thoughtfully curated menus from posh to whimsical and English to Welsh, a chapter of gluten-free scone recipes, and inspiration galore will delight Anglophiles and tea lovers alike time and time again. Put the kettle on and celebrate the enduring loveliness of a truly British teatime.

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