Taking Tea: Favorite Recipes from Notable Tearooms

A collection of 18 must-visit places for afternoon tea in the United States―from luxury hotels to independently owned tearooms―will delight those who plan to include a stop or two for a soothing cup of tea and delicious fare in their travels. In addition to brief accounts that will acquaint readers with each venue, there are recipes for scones, savories, and sweets from these first-class tearooms, along with recommended tea pairings. This 136-page book is illustrated with beautiful color photography and includes a tea-steeping guide.

Lorna Reeves was introduced to the pleasures of tea at the venerable Williamsburg Inn. She was immediately smitten, and it wasn’t long before tea drinking became an essential part her daily routine. Lorna graduated with honors from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and is fluent in both French and Spanish.