This delightful book provides a mouthwatering collection of recipes to serve at tea time, together with a history of the custom of afternoon tea, all beautifully illustrated. The recipe collection provides ideas for light refreshments as well as more filling fare. Try crab sandwiches followed by lemon bars, or toasted crumpets dripping with butter, and a slice of delectable Dundee cake. Alternatively, choose cucumber sandwiches followed by scones with homemade preserve and cream, or éclairs lavishly filled with pâtisserie cream and topped with a generous layer of chocolate. Whatever your preference, you will be able to make tea time special with this gorgeous book.