Want to know your Assam from your Oolong, and your buns from your scones?

English Tea and Cakes is a stunning collection of traditional recipes that will take your baking to the next level. This book is jam-packed with all you need to know about the English tea-drinking obsession, the golden rules of baking, and brilliant recipes for gorgeous cakes, mini cakes, shortcakes and slices.

You'll find treats of all shapes and sizes, from Fruit Scones and Eccles Cakes to Lemon Tart and Earl Grey Loaf. There are delicious ideas to suit every taste - Jammy Doughnuts, Macaroons, Chelsea Buns, English Madeleines, Simple Shortbread, and much more in between.

Ever fancied tea at the Ritz? The Afternoon Tea Tour around iconic London landmarks will get you in the mood to make your own traditional treats. Not sure what to serve with your Fondant Fancies? Wow your friends with the sample menus that show you how to put together the perfect selection.

This beautiful book shows you how to:

• Recreate the quintessential English ritual of afternoon tea
• Bake timeless English cakes
• Brew the perfect pot of tea

From classic cakes to bite-size treats and superb scones to tantalizing teabreads, this book is packed with delicious delicacies and recipes, fit for a Queen!