Elizabeth Ascot Gift Box

A perfect gift for lovers of historical fiction and fine tea!

A beautiful gift box containing the first book in the Elizabeth Ascot novel series titled ‘Treasure in the Attic / The Extraordinary Ladies of Ascot’ and the tea blend that was inspired by the story of the book: ‘Victorian Black’.

TEA: Victorian Black
Handcrafted with attention to detail, this exceptional blend is a true delight for tea enthusiasts. At the heart of the blend is a single field orthodox black tea, graded as Orange Pekoe 1. Cultivated exclusively for Elizabeth Ascot, on a third-generation Scottish family estate in Malawi, this tea is a tribute to elegance and tradition.
The leaves are imported to England, where they undergo a blending process, adding freeze-dried blackcurrant and delicate calendula petals. These botanical ingredients complement the rich black tea, creating a symphony of flavours to immerse your senses in the finest Victorian tea.

With each sip, experience the decadent harmony of dark forest honey intertwined with an earthy, malty aroma that lingers on your palate. Uncover the subtle hints of dry wood, gracefully balanced with gentle notes of berry, enhancing the complexity of this exceptional tea blend.

While it is recommended to savour "Victorian Black" without any additions, its strength allows for the freedom to enjoy it with milk. Embrace the versatility of this blend, allowing it to adapt to your preferences while still providing a remarkable tea-drinking experience.

Ingredients: black tea (85%), freeze-dried blackcurrant, calendula petals
Net wt 75g 2.6oz
Tin: recyclable, foil: compostable cellulose

BOOK: Treasure in the Attic / The Extraordinary Ladies of Ascot
Have tea with a governess from 1862 and discover The Extraordinary Ladies of Ascot she wrote about. The first book in the Elizabeth Ascot novel series and the accompanying artisan tea blend, Victorian Black, will transport you to the drawing room of a mid-Victorian country manor.

This is the first book of an original novel series, which follows the stories of two women, separated by 158 years, whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. In March 2020, fashion designer Lisa retreats to a secluded Ascot cottage seeking solace after a devastating career setback. There, she discovers the timeworn notebooks of a young Portuguese governess who arrived in Ascot in 1862, in the wake of Prince Albert’s tragic death. By reading these notebooks, Lisa is drawn into a Victorian world of tea parties, hidden struggles, and aspirations for women’s liberation. The stories of bravery, solidarity, and love captured in the young governess’s writings profoundly change Lisa’s perspective on life.
Closest to the women’s fiction genre, the series is, at its heart, a coming-of-age story for two women separated by one and a half centuries. With elements of romance and an overarching theme of women’s emancipation, it celebrates the power of resilience and the enduring bond of women across generations.
"I was hooked on this captivating journey through time.
A must-read for fans of historical fiction! "

First edition, 151 pages
hardback
ISBN 978-1-3999-3288-2