I can’t believe this day has come! The Afternoon Tea Guide, my new eBook, is now available. This digital guidebook has been in the works since the middle of 2021. But, it was only the start of this year that I have been sharing the news about an upcoming book and sneak peeks with my email subscribers. Over the years I have received questions from readers on how they can easily treat themselves to afternoon tea in the comfort of their own home, or even the proper ways to enjoy it at a traditional tea room. So, I wanted to create a guidebook that would help others take their afternoon tea at home to the next level. Transform their space, create beautiful finger sandwiches, English style scones, delicate sweets and more with zero frustration. Learn about The Afternoon Tea Guide eBook here before getting your copy!
The Inspiration
My inspiration for this book has always been to make hosting afternoon tea fun and stress-free all while educating others on proper afternoon tea etiquette, table setting and much more.
I have been a big fan of afternoon tea for many years and, especially these last few years, I have been experimenting with preparing and enjoying afternoon tea at home.
Once you decide you would like to experience afternoon tea at home you’re hit with a huge list of things to do! There are so many small details that keep popping up as you go along during the planning stage.
I’ve been there many times, forgetting tasks, preparing scones too far in advance or even just not knowing where to begin when I needed to set a menu. The menu, aside from the tea, is a very very important step that should be a priority.
Not only do you need to make sure everything looks and tastes good, you want to make sure you are not constructing a menu that repeats too many flavours. You also don’t want the menu to be filled with heavy items only.
After several menu attempts over the years I have found a favourite that is not only delicious, but it looks super fancy, without all the fuss!
Guess what? I’m sharing that Afternoon Tea menu and all the recipes that go with it in The Afternoon Tea Guide!
What’s Included:
- Afternoon Tea 101 information, such as: history, proper etiquette, essentials and more
- My top tips to help you make the best tea sandwiches and the perfect scones!
- 13 recipes: 4 tea sandwiches, 2 scones, 3 scone accompaniments, 4 sweets
- 11 recipes are brand new! These recipes have never been seen on this blog and never will be published elsewhere.
- 12 interactive/fillable printables (a $35 value!):
- Invitation, fill it out with your details & send it to guests!
- Place Card, write your guest’s name and set it on their spot at the tea table!
- Menu (4 versions), print and display during your afternoon tea party!
- Afternoon Tea Planning List
- Afternoon Tea Grocery List
- Tea Menu
- Afternoon Tea Guest List
- The Day Of Checklist
- Recipe Reviewer
- Elegant and original photography throughout the book! Every recipe has a photo so you can see what the finish product should look like.
Behind The Scenes
A lot of work goes into a book! Aside from a few editors and recipe testers, I decided to tackle this project on my own this time around.
There was writing, recipe testing (and re-testings), photography, editing, layout designs, marketing and so much more to do to get The Afternoon Tea Guide out there. From start to finish, this guidebook took over a year and a half.
Needless to say, I am wildly excited that this release day is finally here.
A Peek Inside…
Now, go on…purchase The Afternoon Tea Guide and start planning your next afternoon tea party!
*Please note that when you purchase the digital book it is an instant download. There are no physical products to be shipped, so you don’t have to wait by the mail (yippie!). The Afternoon Tea Guide is a PDF file and there will be a separate folder with all The Printables to download, too.
Afternoon Tea eBook Launch Week Giveaway
The Afternoon Tea Guide gives you everything you need for preparing and hosting afternoon tea…except for the tea! So, as a celebration for launch week, I wanted to give those who purchased my new eBook a chance to win some great teas they can use for their afternoon tea party with family and friends!
The Prize
One lucky winner will receive a selection of teas from Buddha Teas that are perfect for Afternoon Tea! The prize package is valued over $65.00 and will consists of 8 different teas (4 caffeinated teas and 4 caffeine-free teas), 18 teabags each:
- Earl Grey black tea
- Sencha green tea
- Chai black tea
- Japanese Cherry Blossom black tea
- Chamomile herbal tea
- European Peppermint herbal tea
- Hibiscus herbal tea
- Meditation Moment herbal tea
These teas from Buddha Teas are certified organic, bleach-free tea bags with no artificial flavours. Learn more about Buddha Teas here: buddhateas.com
How To Enter
Individuals that purchase The Afternoon Tea Guide eBook during the launch week (Tuesday, September 13 until Sunday September 18 11:59 p.m. EST) will automatically be placed in a draw for the Buddha Teas prize! A winner will be randomly selected and contacted by email on Monday, September 19. Please note the giveaway prize can only be shipped to US/Canada.