Tea & Cake London

By Zena Alkayat
ISBN: 978-1-907317-48-4 •Black Dog Publishing • £9.99

Whether you’re looking for a traditional afternoon tea in a posh hotel or where to find a friendly tearoom for a warming cuppa with friends, this delightful book is sure to have an answer. Described in Vogue magazine as ‘a frighteningly fattening tour of the capital’s tearooms, cafes and bakeries,’ Tea and Cake London is a comprehensive guide to the best places for tea and cake in town. All 70 entries are fully illustrated and divided into different sections that include Everyday Specials (cafes and tearooms), Grand Affairs (afternoon tea), Pop In, Take Out (bakeries and patisseries), Tea with a Twist (alternative and themed) and Virtuous Vices (vegan and allergy-friendly). As author Zena Alkayat states, ‘Taking tea is an age-old ritual, and the glorious delight of digging a fork into a soft, buttery sponge and pouring a hot brew from the pot has hardly dampened over the decades. Teatime continues to refresh and entertain.’