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.