Perfect Afternoon Tea Book - Tapa dura

This delightful book provides all the classic recipes that you will need together with a history of the custom of afternoon tea, all beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photography. The book begins with a guide to the types of tea, what to buy and what to blend. Herbal teas and hot chocolate are included and there are nostalgic recipes for cold drinks to be enjoyed on warm days. The 80 indulgent recipes are divided into chapters on drinks, preserves, savoury treats, yeast breads, pastries, biscuits and cakes. There are recipes for light refreshments as well as more filling fare. Whatever your taste, these traditional recipes are guaranteed to please.

Antony Wild has tea in his blood. His great uncle fuonded the famous Betty's Cafe Tearooms in Yorkshire and he worked as buying director for its sister company, Taylors or Harrogate, makers of Yorkshire Tea. He has travelled to many tea producing countries, and has written extensively on the subject. Simona Hill obtained a City & Guilds qualification in sugarcraft skills and cake artistry 20 years ago. Since then she has designed and decorated elaborate and whimsical celebration cakes for every occasion imaginable.