The Ultimate Cookbook 3 - The Ultimate Safari High Tea

High tea on safari is a quiet interval between the heat of the day and the adventure of the afternoon game drive. On shaded verandas and in gardens overlooking the bush, tables are laid with linen and fine china. Pots of freshly brewed tea arrive beside finger sandwiches, warm scones, preserves, cakes, pastries and small African treats. The Ultimate Safari High Tea captures the elegance and generosity of this much-loved safari-lodge tradition. Drawing upon the ingredients, culinary heritage and hospitality of East and Southern Africa, the collection brings together carefully selected recipes that are refined yet practical. Familiar high-tea favourites sit alongside Cape Malay koesisters, koeksisters, milk tarts, naartjie marmalade, lodge-style coffees and refreshing African coolers. Inside, you will find: • Simple finger sandwiches and savoury bites • Buttermilk scones, breads and homemade preserves • Cakes, loaf cakes, tarts, pastries and biscuits • African-inspired sweet treats • Teas, coffees, infusions and chilled accompaniments • Practical Chef’s Notes for confident preparation and service More than a collection of recipes, this is a celebration of the people, places and rituals that make afternoon tea in the African bush so memorable. Whether served beneath an acacia tree, on a garden terrace or around a table at home, these recipes invite you to pause, pour the tea and savour the moment.