--- product_id: 1747384 title: "Afternoon Tea: A Timeless Tradition" price: "₹ 1964" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1747384-afternoon-tea-a-timeless-tradition store_origin: IN region: India --- # Afternoon Tea: A Timeless Tradition **Price:** ₹ 1964 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Afternoon Tea: A Timeless Tradition - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 1964 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1747384-afternoon-tea-a-timeless-tradition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A delectable peek at the tradition of afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel -- and the enchanting history of taking tea Muriel Moffat has been sipping tea at Victoria's storied Empress Hotel for 60 years -- and sharing all those lovely cups with four generations of Moffats. When she poured her love of all things tea into a darling little book, it soon became a bestseller, with 30,000 copies sold from the shelves of the Empress gift shop in just five years. Beautifully redesigned and ready for its book trade debut, Afternoon Tea offers a peek behind the curtain at the magnificent hotel, where afternoon tea has been taken with elegance and gourmet indulgence since 1908. Included are several well-loved recipes from the Tea Lobby, which has hosted the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Rudyard Kipling and Shirley Temple. This charming book is also a chatty and colourful history of tea and the many rituals surrounding it, sure to entertain the novice and enthusiast alike. Steeped in a love of traditions, Ms. Moffat's beloved book celebrates a littleknown ritual that may just be the foundation of everything worthy -- family, friends and, of course, tea." Review: Want to visit the Empress Hotel. - I couldn't put the book down. I want to visit the Empress Hotel. I've added it to my Bucket List! The book had great recipes. Review: Afternoon Tea - A Timeless Tradition - I have had many wonderful Afternoon Tea memories at the Enpress, to include a special moment with my mom. I found this book with it's delicious stories to include wonderful recipes to which I can replicate many years later for my mom who can imagine having the infamous Afternoon Tea. I gave my mom the book to read and she enjoyed every delicious word....recommend to anyone for a wonderful and delightful story filled with timeless recipes of the Empress..... ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,150,650 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #485 in Coffee & Tea (Books) #881 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 16 Reviews | ## Images ![Afternoon Tea: A Timeless Tradition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IyvKWCTIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Want to visit the Empress Hotel. *by R***Y on June 16, 2014* I couldn't put the book down. I want to visit the Empress Hotel. I've added it to my Bucket List! The book had great recipes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Afternoon Tea - A Timeless Tradition *by J***O on October 6, 2019* I have had many wonderful Afternoon Tea memories at the Enpress, to include a special moment with my mom. I found this book with it's delicious stories to include wonderful recipes to which I can replicate many years later for my mom who can imagine having the infamous Afternoon Tea. I gave my mom the book to read and she enjoyed every delicious word....recommend to anyone for a wonderful and delightful story filled with timeless recipes of the Empress..... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brings you back to a more civil time *by S***N on June 15, 2013* I love this book. The cover is beautiful and I keep it out on my sofa table along with an antique tea pot! I have been to Victoria BC and the tea at the Empress was the highlight of my trip. The best thing about this book is the person quality and the story before the recipes. Anyone can write a cook book ! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1747384-afternoon-tea-a-timeless-tradition](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1747384-afternoon-tea-a-timeless-tradition) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*