The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook: Teatime Drinks, Scones, Savories & Sweets (Downton Abbey Cookery)

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The addition of a layer of whipped cream or buttercream is a recent innovation but one that the Grantham family would likely have enjoyed. In London, they do try to do things properly, which is why we adore Downton Abbey in the first place, right?

Watch this clip as the Dowager Countess demonstrates how one makes a proper cup of tea while still catching up on current events (video ITV). Not one of London’s gems sadly – although I had been looking forward to it – much prefer the Wolseley and Savoy, bit more class and less, well, ‘Ritzy’ – Disclaimer: I am a massive snob. Full of photographs and quotes from Downton characters, with this book you can recreate the rich traditions and flavours of Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea time and time again.It’s full of wonderful pictures and quotes from the TV series Downton Abbey, mouthwatering pictures of delicacies and recipes, and lots of information about the British Afternoon Tea. The actual taking of tea in the afternoon developed into a new social event some time in the late 1830’s and early 1840’s.

It’s all very Italian (a style I love in Italy, but doesn’t quite translate here) – all gold cherubs and deep reds. The whole experience has been incredibly well thought out, with excellent signage, catering and facilities.

The Victoria sponge was made possible by the invention of baking powder by British chemist Alfred Bird in 1843. Sugar/lemon — sugar is placed in cup first, then thinly sliced lemon and never milk and lemon together. I live in the Puget Sound area with my family and absolutely love food, baking and creating, entertaining, and teatime. When you go in, you are directed to the cloak room which is free so you don’t have all your coats and bags with you at the table, you can take your handbag in with you and there is a little shelf under the table for you to put it so it is out of the way.

The introduction is interesting and shares a bit of the history of tea both in Britain and how it is used in Downton Abbey.This carefully curated selection of 70 recipes guides you through the world of Downton, from afternoon tea in the drawing-room to glamorous garden parties. The earliest recipe for this buttery vanilla-infused cake appeared in Mrs Beeton’s Household Management, published in London in 1861. I was in London and so how else to while away time on a student grant but taking afternoon tea at The Ritz (having worked in the Halls of Residence kitchens most of the summer to earn some extra cash for such treats)? Your card information is secure even from their own employees because the systems never display the full card numbers, even on administration screens.