Tea at the Ritz – London

I had expected the highlight of our week-long trip across Scotland and England to be Tea at the Ritz.  THE RITZ.  IN LONDON.  I’ve been dreaming of this for ages.  One of my favorite reference books is The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea.  The pinnacle of elegant, afternoon tea.  Or so I thought… It…

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The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea

One of my favorite reference books is “The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea – The Art and Pleasures of Taking Tea” by Helen Simpson.  Despite the long title it’s just a tiny little book but chock full of useful information. The book is a history lesson on tea interspersed with tons of recipes, including the required standards like…

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