Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party - Tapa dura

"The ultimate afternoon tea recipes" (Metro)

"Kerstin brings her considerable expertise to the jolliest of occasions, teatime. You’ll be inviting people over just to legitimize the baking you’ll be unable to stop doing" (Lisa Markwell Independent On Sunday)

"Written, styled and photographed by Kerstin, and accompanied with delightful illustrations by her mother, the book is packed with her warm and exuberant personality enticing you to host your own secret tea parties this year!" (fussfreeflavours.com)

A decadent guide to the ultimate afternoon teas from Ms Marmite Lover, winner of the 2014 Fortnum & Mason Best Online Food Writer Award

There is no more pleasurable way to while away a few hours than by indulging in a delectable afternoon tea. In this book, queen of the tea party, Kerstin Rodgers, reveals her secrets – from dressing the table, to baking scrumptious sweet and savoury treats.

As well as recipes for classic tea party fare – Scones, Teacakes, Tartlets, Cupcakes, Crumpets, Biscuits, Muffins and more – the book looks beyond finger sandwiches with playful and sophisticated themed teas. Spoil your guests with a decadent Marie Antoinette-inspired party, complete with delicate French Fancies and an impressive Croquembouche Tower, or transport them to the mystical East with Bubble Tea, fragrant Lavender Temari Cakes and personalised Fortune Cookies.

Packed with recipes for tea party treats, hot and cold drinks and cocktails, as well as tips for creating the right atmosphere, this gorgeous collection is a must-have for any aspiring host looking to create deliciously decadent tea parties at home.