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Tea Time

Recipes, Menus, and More

Contributors

By Valerie Gordon

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Apr 6, 2027
Page Count
224 pages
Publisher
Artisan
ISBN-13
9781523537204

Price

$35.00

Price

$46.00 CAD

Format

Hardcover

Format:

Hardcover $35.00 $46.00 CAD

Everything you need to throw an exceptional tea party, featuring classics and delightful twists on iconic tea-time traditions, from restauranteur, trusted tastemaker, and James Beard Award-nominated chef Valerie Gordon.

Tea parties are celebratory and the perfect way to honor a birthday, a baby, a moment for rest. And they’re more popular than ever thanks to pop culture depictions and an expanded range of tea drinks found in stores and seen onlne. With its charming bites and satisfying sips, tea parties are a perfect low-pressure way to get together whether for a special occasion or small gathering with friends. James Beard Award-nominated baker and television personality Valerie Gordon shares her modern take on the classic tradition in this follow up to her acclaimed cookbook Sweet. Gordon provides more than 70 recipes for tea, scones, sandwiches, cocktails, pastries, and more, plus a deep dive into strategies for throwing a themed tea party. Recipes include classic British treats like Sticky Toffee Pudding and Scotch Eggs, along with exciting twists like Matcha Butter, Houjicha Cheesecake, and Black Sesame Shortbread. Through delicious, approachable recipes and foolproof tips, Gordon shows how to pull together a truly unforgettable tea party.


Valerie Gordon

Valerie Gordon

About the Author

Valerie Gordon is a celebrated chocolatier, chef, and entrepreneur whose creative vision has elevated Los Angeles-based Valerie Confections into one of the country’s most respected confectionery brands. Her 2013 cookbook, Sweet, was a James Beard award finalist, and her recreation of the iconic Blum’s Coffee Crunch Cake has gained national popularity. Valerie has been featured in countless top-tier media outlets, has served as a judge on Netflix and Food Network cooking shows, and has parlayed her passion for barbecue into an MC role at Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp. Valerie is one of L.A.’s most well-known food personalities, a trusted tastemaker, and an avid supporter of AAPI causes and fellow small business owners.

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