Alice's Tea Cup: Delectable Recipes for Scones, Cakes, Sandwiches, and

Since its flagship location opened in December 2001, Alice's Tea Cup has become a destination in New York City for locals and tourists alike who crave a classic afternoon tea without pinky-up pretension. Sisters and owners Haley and Lauren Fox learned at an early age that tea was more than just a beverage-it was an event to be shared and protected-and they divulge their tea-making philosophy and delectable recipes in this gifty, beautifully photographed cookbook. Heeding the mantra "tea turned on its ear," the sisters dish up unique twists to traditional Victorian tea fare in Alice's three Manhattan locations, including:
savories, such as the Lapsang Souchong Smoked Chicken and Lemon Chive Butter and Cucumber sandwiches
baked goods, like the Banana Nutella Cake and Mint Black Bottom Cupcakes
sweet treats, Alice'S'mores and the Queen of Tarts (lemon custard tart infused with Verveine), for instance
tea selections, like African Dew and Silver Needle Jasmine
specialty drinks, such as Alice's Tea-jito and the Ginger Mar-tea-ni
and of course Alice's world-famous scones, in delicious varieties such as pumpkin, ham and cheese, and peanut butter chocolate
From salads to scones, pancakes to cupcakes, and afternoon tea to evening mar-tea-nis, Alice's mouthwatering recipes leave patrons begging for more. Now, they can be made without ever leaving your home. Haley and Lauren also provide tips on how to avoid waste in the kitchen (almost anything can be used to make a new scone option!) and offer suggestions on throwing your own "Curiouser and Curiouser" tea party with household props and ingredients. So sit back, put the kettle on, and make anytime teatime with Alice's.