Recipes & Drinks for Afternoon Tea

Tea Fit for a Queen

A beautiful gift book containing afternoon tea recipes and fascinating historical anecdotes.

This pretty little book is loaded with anecdotes and recipes inspired by the rich history of London's iconic palaces. It's a tempting collection of recipes.

This is a stunning book, full of fascinating facts about our historic royal palaces and the history of afternoon tea.The delicious recipes are beautifully photographed with clear step-by-step instructions. One of our favourite books this year, we absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended!

If you love afternoon tea, you are sure to love Tea fit for a Queen which showcases recipes that have stood the test of time

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that has in its charge six remarkable institutions: The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Hillsborough Castle and the Banqueting House. Each of the palaces in their care has survived for hundreds of years. 
 
Historic Royal Palaces raise all their own funds and depend on the support of their visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers.

Filled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and tales, Tea Fit for a Queen reveals how the tradition of afternoon tea started in royal Britain. Over 40 charming recipes include everything from delicate finger sandwiches to Victoria sponge cake, Chelsea Buns and a Champagne Cocktail. 
 
In these pages learn about the infamous royals and their connection to the history of tea; why jam pennies were Queen Elizabeth II's favourite tea time treat and how mead cake came to be served during Henry VIII's reign. Discover what cake William and Catherine selected for their wedding and hear why orange-scented scones became a royal tradition at Kensington Palace. Tea Fit for a Queen presents a taste of palace etiquette to take home.

Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Limited

This beautiful book is filled with over 35 exquisite chocolate recipes from Chocolate Orange Madeleines and Salted Caramel Brownies to White Chocolate Scones with Strawberries and Clotted Cream and of course the quintessential royal chocolate treat, Spiced Hot Chocolate. 
 
Through these delectable recipes learn the history of making, drinking and eating chocolate from its very beginnings to the royal chocolate kitchen at Hampton Court Palace right up to the present day. Discover why chocolate was considered a status symbol, how it was thought to have medicinal qualities, and the part that chocolate houses played in court life as pleasure haunts for the elite. 
 
Including chapters on Chocolate Cakes, Pastries and Tarts, Teatime Bites and Biscuits, and Drinks and Sauces as well as fascinating anecdotes about the infamous royals and their connection to the history of chocolate, this charming book provides everything you need to know to make your own chocolate recipes fit for a Queen.

Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Limited

Books by Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises Limited

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