Flavours of England: Afternoon Tea
English afternoon tea is a tradition of serving small and dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, sweet pastries and cakes with the perfect cup of tea. First introduced in Britain in 1840, the idea became popular among the wealthy and elite.
This introduction to a selection of delicious sweet and savoury options includes an informative overview of how to prepare the perfect cup of tea – ideal for anyone looking to indulge in this age-old custom or take a little inspiration with them wherever they go.
Recipes include:
The Art of Making a Cup of Tea
Crumpets
Lemon Curd Tartlets
and more.
Gilli Davies is the author of twenty books, including Graffeg's Flavours of Wales series and Celtic Cuisine,and has made numerous appearances in the media, on regional and national radio and TV and in newspapers. Along with running restaurants in Oxford, Berlin and an organic café in Cardiff, Gilli has forty years of experience giving cookery demonstrations and is a former chair of the Guild of Food Writers.
Huw Jones is a food photography specialist based in Newport, South Wales. His specifically designed studio is among the best equiped in the UK, with all dishes prepared and photographed on-site using the highest standard industry equipment. His stunning images complement Gilli s recipes in Graffeg's Flavours of Wales series, and the range of seasonal cookbooks from Angela Gray's Cookery School.
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