Tea Under the Palms

May 19, 2023

This book is for every person who has ever dreamed of having formal tea with the upper classes, perhaps at Downton Abbey. The photographs of bone China cups and saucers, three-tiered plates of scones, savories, and sweets, and settings for enjoying afternoon tea's decadence will make you swoon — a true hedonist's delight. Tea Under the Palms: From Leaf to Kettle, a History of Tea and the Art of a Proper Tea Party If you have ever fantasized about being invited to tea at Downton Abb

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Alexa Campbell

Alexa Campbell has been a writer since she fell in love with researching and editing articles in school. During her career, she has taught high school English and technical writing in a community college. She ran her own technical communication business where she wrote user manuals and conducted workshops in a variety of writing topics. She is a newcomer to the tea world, and as a self-acknowledged nerd, is absorbing as much as she can about this fascinating field. She lives in Canada, in Winnipeg, which is the geographical centre of North America.