While There is Tea, There is Hope - The perfect gift for tea-lovers

During the long years of the Second World War, tea remained the cornerstone of British hospitality, drunk and enjoyed by civilians and members of the armed forces alike.
But on July 9, 1940, Britons learnt that their beloved national drink was to go 'on the ration'. Even worse - tea was the one rationed foodstuff that could not be grown or reared at home.
This charming little book celebrates the power of tea as a national symbol and act of defiance during Britain's darkest hour. Filled with wartime ephemera, photographs and vintage recipes, this is the perfect companion to complement a cuppa and pay tribute to an unsung war hero.

About the author

Alex Johnson is a journalist and author. His books include While There is Tea, There is Hope, 100 Words for Rain, Menus that Made History and The Book Lover’s Joke Book.

Since its foundation in 1917 IWM has been building its collections in order to illustrate and record all aspects of conflict in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. IWM’s collection covers all aspects of conflict involving Britain, its former Empire and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It also includes a range of media, from art, film and photographs to printed materials, documents and sound.

Product details

• Authors: Alex Johnson, Johnson Alex, The Imperial War Museum
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.04.2025
• EAN: 9780008744007
• ISBN: 978-0-00-874400-7
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 162 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; NON-CLASSIFIABLE, COOKING / Beverages / Coffee & Tea, COOKING / History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / Pictorial, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social and cultural history, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Comfort food and food nostalgia, Tea and coffee, Non-alcoholic beverages, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Nostalgia: general, Stationery and miscellaneous items, Miscellaneous items, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General