There is no more pleasurable way to wile away a few hours than by indulging in a delectable afternoon tea. In this book, queen of tea parties, Kerstin Rogers, reveals her secrets, from dressing the table and creating the right atmosphere, to cooking up scrumptious sweet and savoury dishes to delight your guests. As well as traditional recipes for classic tea-party dishes, the book looks beyond finger sandwiches and scones with playful and sophisticated themed teas. Spoil your guests with a decadent Marie-Antoinette inspired party, complete with delicate French fancies and an impressive croquembouche tower, or transport them to the mystical East with bubble tea, fragrant lavender tamari cakes and personalised fortune cookies. Packed with recipes for tea-party treats, hot and cold drinks and cocktails, as well as tips and tricks for decking out your room, and yourself, in the perfect style, this is a must-have book for any aspiring host looking to create elegant tea parties at home.