An expert and entertaining guide to tea from Fortnum & Mason by award-winning food writer, Tom Parker Bowles.

The internationally renowned Fortnum & Mason store in Piccadilly, London, is synonymous with style, elegance, English charm and, above all, that most traditional of pastimes: tea-drinking. Celebrating the long-standing British institution, this beautiful pocket book covers everything on the art of taking tea - from the history of afternoon tea drinking to Fortnum's relationship with tea. The book also includes over 45 recipes for all types of teatime delight, from delicate sandwiches, rose biscuits and lemon curd meringues to sumptuous teabreads, brownies and cupcakes, as well as guiding the reader through the best types of tea to accompany them. Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography throughout, this charming book is a must-have for tea drinkers everywhere.

Sunday Times Bestseller It’s a national icon, a British institution, the finest grocer of them all. Fortnum & Mason is a store that has fuelled the tide of British history, fed the appetites of kings and queens, maharajahs and czars, emperors, dukes and divas alike.

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.

Capturing the magic and finest festive traditions of Fortnum & Mason, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts gathers together everything you need to enjoy a truly delicious winter.

The ultimate teatime collection, with an introductory guide to the history and etiquette of afternoon tea, and 200 classic recipes for sandwiches, savouries, cakes, gateaux and other treats.

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.