Curious armchair travelers nostalgic food excursionists and inventive home entertainers will adore this tour of Europe's legendary tearooms and salons. A delicious culinary and cultural experience as well as a treasure trove of recipes from top-notch destinations this little gem lets readers in on the rituals of taking tea. Recipes like the Ritz's cucumber sandwiches Claridge's famous raisin and apple scones or chocolate scones from Edinburgh's Balmoral Hotel as well as color photographs of tasty tea fare and European teahouses bring the charm of afternoon tea to anyone's home.

About the Author
Margaret M. Johnson is a noted cookbook author and journalist. Although her ancestral home is Ireland, she lives in New York.Leigh Beisch is a San Francisco-based photographer.

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Tea drinking is so fundamentally a part of many cultures around the world that it's surprising so few Americans take part in the custom. The curious seeking to know more about tea-drinking habits and the nature of the brew itself may turn to the cleverly titled Tea Chings. Rob Rubin and Stuart Avery Gold, who together operate a major tea distribution corporation, share their vast knowledge in a simple, readable text that makes a highly useful reference book covering all sorts of tea lore. In addition to describing tea consumption habits in various nations, they distinguish among various teas and herb brews commonly available. A glossary of tea-drinking terms answers many a question that novice tea aficionados may have. Mark KnoblauchCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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