Tea at Fortnum & Mason

An irresistible collection of teatime recipes and historical anecdotes from the world famous London store

Surely the stocking filler of the year... a blast of old-fashioned luxury

The design and recipes in this book are both outstanding

Fortnum &amp; Mason is unique. The company was founded at its current site on Piccadilly almost 300 years ago and its stunning façade and striking window displays continue to draw admirers from all over the world. The store has been selling tea since the day it opened - tea is its most famous product - and the range now spans over 70 different types.

The internationally renowned Fortnum &amp; 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.

Fortnum & Mason Plc

This   little gem us full of beautiful illustrations and ideas that will tempt even   the most reluctant cook to buy a pot of honey and head for the kitchen.

A celebration of   the art... Mouthwatering. This pocket book packs a punch, and the dishes   won't break the bank if you make them at home.

A brilliant kitchen   tool... The recipes are stunning and offer genuinely inventive ways of using   up forgotten jars... There's something for every occasion and time of the   day.

Like the   shop there is a distinct identity, but it's unobtrusive - if there is a   philosophy it's delivered in a slightly tongue in cheek fashion - this is   about the finer things in life and a certain old fashioned traditionalism.

A charming   collection of anecdotes and stories alongside over 50 delicious recipes...   Mouth-watering.

A fascinating brief history of preserving is intertwined with a history of Fortnum &amp; Mason itself before the long recipe section offers a plethora of delicious treats to make at home... Delicious!

For over 300 years Fortnum &amp; Mason has been internationally renowned for its style, elegance, English charm and above all, as a purveyor of foods of the finest quality, including a distinguished range of honey and preserves. 
 
This beautiful pocket book celebrates Fortnum's outstanding heritage in preserving. From the fascinating history of its preserves and why Fortnum &amp; Mason continues to use time-honoured methods in their manufacture, to how the store came to house a colony of bees on its rooftop, this is a charming collection of anecdotes and stories alongside over 50 delicious recipes using honey and preserves. From Scallops with Honey, Soy and Chilli, Beef and Stout Puff Pastry Pie and a Marmalade-glazed Ham to delicate teatime treats and elegant puddings, there is a something for every occasion and every time of the day. 
 
Beautifully illustrated with colour photography and line illustrations throughout, you can now enjoy a taste of Fortnum's at home.

Fortnum & Mason Plc

Praise for Fortnum & Mason Honey & Preserves

Delicious!

This little gem us full of beautiful illustrations and ideas that will tempt even the most reluctant cook to buy a pot of honey and head for the kitchen.

A celebration of the art... Mouthwatering. This pocket book packs a punch, and the dishes won't break the bank if you make them at home.

Delicious!

This little gem us full of beautiful illustrations and ideas that will tempt even the most reluctant cook to buy a pot of honey and head for the kitchen.

A celebration of the art... Mouthwatering. This pocket book packs a punch, and the dishes won't break the bank if you make them at home.

Delicious!

This little gem us full of beautiful illustrations and ideas that will tempt even the most reluctant cook to buy a pot of honey and head for the kitchen.

A celebration of the art... Mouthwatering. This pocket book packs a punch, and the dishes won't break the bank if you make them at home.

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