Tea with Jane Austen

Put the kettle on and discover how Jane Austen’s passion for tea flavored everything she wrote! Through excerpts from her novels and letters, and fascinating background details, you’ll become familiar with tea-taking traditions that Jane knew so well, from luxurious breakfasts with silver tea urns, to the casual evening teas enjoyed in Emma. You’ll also accompany Jane on London shopping trips to buy tea at Richard Twining’s, and Wedgwood china. Includes recipes for a dozen classic tea accompaniments such as Lemon Cheesecakes and Plum Cake, plus how to make a perfect cup of tea. Hardcover; 108 pages, black-and-white illustrations.