Charms of Tea Reminiscences and Recipes

The tradition of tea time has long been a cherished one, bringing tranquil settings to the mind, delicate refreshments to the palate, & warm conversation with good friends to the heart. The Charms of Tea plays tribute to the elegant ritual with inspirational writings, recipes & special menus, & exquisite art & photography that set the mood for this very special time of day. Share teatime with Lewis Caroll's Alice, Anne of Green Gables, Mr. Chips, & even Peter Pan. Lose yourself in the writings of Henry James, Daphne du Maurier, Saki, Marcel Proust, & M.F.L. Fisher as they share their thoughts on the delights & comforts of tea. There are nearly 65 recipes for making sweets & savories, including such classic teatime treats as Cucumber Sandwiches with Mint Butter, Currant & Pecan Scones, Sage Bread, Spiced Blackberry Jam, Raspberry & Lemon Curd Hearts, & Chocolate Torte. You'll learn the secrets of preparing & serving the perfect pot of tea, the wonderful variety of tea leaves to choose from, suggestions for beautiful table settings, & unique menu ideas for picnic teas, breakfast teas, garden teas, & nursery teas. The Charms of Tea, with its delightful reminiscences & delicious recipes, is to be shared, savored, & treasured as the tradition of tea itself has been for more than two centuries.Victoria Magazine Editors is the author of 'Charms of Tea Reminiscences and Recipes' with ISBN 9780688094324 and ISBN 0688094325.