All the best gossip is shared over a cup of tea at Downton Abbey, whether it's at the home of the Dowager Countess or in the lovely drawing room at the Grantham house.

Luckily for us, when we have scandalous tales to share today, there are a number of beautiful books that feature the teatime specialties popular during the Downton era, making it quite simple for us to create our own Edwardian teatime spread as a backdrop for our conversation!