Regency beverages

Christmas Tea: A History

As we begin to approach the holiday season, many of you (like us) will be starting to think about what you might gift your loved ones this year, or how you can get into the festive spirit. Every ye...

Gin Austen - An Exclusive Mr Darcy Recipe!

We have an exclusive additional Mr Darcy recipe for you Gin Austen fans! The marvelous Colleen Mullaney, author of the run-away success 'Gin Austen: 50 Cocktails to Celebrate the Novels of Jane Aus...

What Would Jane Drink? - Coffee in Jane Austen’s Work and World

By Rudy Caretti Tea or coffee? It’s one of the great British dilemmas... Despite our image as a nation of tea lovers, the numbers tell a different story. According to a report by Mintel Coffee UK,...

To Preserve Lime-Juice

an 1806 recipe from Eliza Rundell

Arthur Parker’s Fortifying Cocoa

Arthur Parker’s Fortifying Cocoa "Then I will help myself," said he. "A large dish of rather weak cocoa every evening agrees with me better than anything.” It struck her, however, as he poured out ...

Jane Austen's Spruce Beer

A tasty home brew

Steep a Perfect Cup of Tea

Step by step instructions on how to produce the perfect cup of tea.

Small Beer

How to make Olde England's favorite softdrink, Ginger Beer.

Eggnog

The quintessential Christmas Drink

Negus

A punch served at Regency Balls

Lemonade

A period recipe for a delightful summertime treat

Orange and Raspberry Shrub

A refreshing Regency drink-- in Raspberry, Orange or Lemon