Tea-time RecipesGiven the popularity of National Trust tea rooms, visitors would seem to echo James' sentiment. There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. Henry James Portrait of a Lady. Given the popularity of National Trust tea rooms, visitors would seem to echo James sentiment. Jane Pettigrew has collected recipes for cakes, breads and biscuits from National Trust cooks and chefs to provide a survey