French Tea The Pleasures of the Table

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 cafÉ s 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 cafÉ s, and in charming restaurants and smart homes throughout France. Whether it's tea taken poolside at the HÔ tel 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 CafÉ 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 "p tisserie -- the uniqueManchester, Carole is the author of 'French Tea The Pleasures of the Table' with ISBN 9780688113551 and ISBN 0688113559.