Indeed a charming, and fun, little book dealing with all things tea mainly during WW2 in Britain. Short stories about tea whether in advertisements, propaganda or life in general, interspersed with a lot of images which are the more interesting parts - old photographs of life during that period, at home and on the Front, all featuring tea. The illustrations are very much as original. There are also a few recipes scattered throughout - very grey background and only slightly darker text which makes them difficult to read. I remember quite a few of them though! The one disconcerting aspect, which may simply reflect the pre publication state is the illustrations that are cut into squares/rectangles and rejigged apparently erratically. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

I loved this book - which was a quick read focussing on tea during the years of the second world war, but it also included interesting stories and anecdotes about other aspects of rationing and daily life at this time.

The photographs were fascinating.

Although I’m not sure I’ll be brave enough to try any of the recipes!