French Tea: The Pleasures of the Table

By Carole Manchester

Book Overview

With their innate sense of style and sophistication, the French elevate even the simple act of taking tea to an art form. From the delightful tea salons dotting every Parisian arrondissement to tea served at outdoor cafes nestled in the, hills of Provence, Carole Manchester shares the elegant art and essence of French tea. French Tea features the teas served in centuries-old salons, out-of-the-way cafes, and in charming restaurants and smart homes throughout France. Whether it's tea taken poolside at the Hotel Ritz or a Sunday afternoon tea served fireside in a cozy apartment in the 6th arrondissement, what distinguishes each one is the individual, stylish touches that make no two teas alike. Mint tea and Moroccan pastries served in a former mosque, elaborate teas taken in a grand hotel, tea enjoyed en famille in a simple loft kitchen, breakfast tea served at the historic Cafe des Deux Magots -- all of these and more are captured by Carole Manchester's text and Juliette d'Assay's glorious photography. Of course, no volume on French tea would be complete without a selection of patisserie -- the unique pastries of France. Recipes for the most popular French tea pastries and savories include Tarte Tatin, the famous upsidedown apple tart; Financiers, miniature almond cakes; Honey Madeleines; Fougasse, a flatbread with olives; and Zucchini Quiche. French Tea includes glossaries of tea and pastries, how to choose and serve the finest tea, a list of the best salons de the in France, and, of course, how to brew a perfect pot of tea.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688113559
• ISBN13: 9780688113551
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

French Tea

A truly lovely TEA book, which was used as a theme for a Tea Brunch with friends. Hardback edition to share with many, and will be a timeless treasure, for sure. Guidance for a true, French tea, along with recipes, and photos.

Ms. Manchester Knows Tea

I've had the pleasure of sharing tea with Ms. Manchester while living in New York City, and I assure you that this warm and charming book includes her vast, yet intimate, knowledge of tea and the table. Tea lovers would be well served to include this, and her other tea books, in their collections.

great photos !

I'm a big fan of photos, and this book has plenty of them! It shows a lifestyle of how the French take tea. The recipes focus on French pastries and desserts. I like the "old world charm" of the places the author went in France. Great coffee table book on how the French does afternoon tea (instead of the English!).