Time for Tea : Conversations with English Women Book

Time for Tea offers a delightfully unique expression of why English society has so steadfastly preserved its teatime tradition. Thirteen English women, ranging in age from six to eighty, share their very candid and entertaining reflections on why the teatime ritual - in all its incarnations - is such an indelible fixture in their lives. The women also share their family teatime recipes for delicious cakes, scones, crumpets and jams, and suggest an appropriate tea to accompany them. Along the way, we explore the secrets of an English specialty tea shop, see the inside of a tea blender, learn how to brew a perfect pot of tea and how to make an authentic cream tea. The women's stories are beautifully framed by spectacular photographs of the breathtaking English countryside, which perfectly complements the peace and serenity of a good English tea.

This delightful series of conversations with 13 very different English women offers candid and entertaining reflections on why the teatime ritual--in all its incarnations--is such an indelible fixture in their lives. Includes a wealth of traditional recipes. 70 color photos.