The Pleasures of Tea

I'm still going through mom's collection of tea books.  There are so many, it's going to take some time, but I'll be sharing them here, at least touching on the best and the worst.  This one is a true gem: The Pleasures of Tea, Recipes & Rituals. 

There are some wonderful-sounding recipes that I plan to try and some cool tidbits of history and info, but mostly I love this book because of the luscious imagery.  I spent an hour browsing through this book, letting my eyes luxuriate in the beautiful photographs, before I even realized there were recipes. 

A feast for the eyes.

Not surprising to discover that it's put out by the editors of Victoria Magazine, the only magazine I actually save and keep.  I've got back issues collected from years ago.  That doesn't make it easy to move, as I found out the hard way, but I refused to throw them away.  Some of the older issues are a bit cut up now.  I needed pictures for a decoupage project I was doing.  But I won't be cutting up this book, that's for sure.  It's a keeper.

Comments

[Dianne]

I was told that the Victoria Magazine is no longer published. I would love to get some issues of the Victoria Tea Magazines!

[Christine]

What?? There are two Victoria tea books? Holy cats, I need to go book shopping, right now, stat, immediately! :) Thanks Cin, nice to hear from a fellow Victoria-lover.

[Cin]

I'm so glad you're enjoying this book! I was lucky enough to purchase both the Victoria tea books, and have enjoyed them not just for the recipes and information but as resources for sketches.

I also have a stash of Victorias dating back to the first couple of years, and refuse to part with them - they don't make magazines like that anymore!