What should I include in my afternoon tea?

An Afternoon Tea menu should include light cakes, scones and sandwiches. Traditional sandwich fillings are often cucumber, smoked salmon, coronation chicken or egg mayonnaise. But they should always be served with the crusts cut off – Anne, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, was quite insistent on this point!

What is usually served with scones?

What is a Scone? A scone is a small flour-based shortcake-like baked good. They’re usually plain, crumbly, pillow-like, dense, and lightly sweetened. The traditional English scones served with our High teas are round, not triangular, and they’re served with jam and clotted cream.

What to serve at an afternoon tea party?

Regardless of what you prefer to call this afternoon meal of tea and snacks, I think you’ll find that these scone recipes, finger sandwich recipes, and tea pairings are useful in helping you throw your own tea party. Classic scone recipes for afternoon tea include buttermilk scones, cinnamon scones, almond scones, and dried fruit scones.

What is afternoon tea and how is it served?

Afternoon tea is commonly served on a three-tier tea stand similar to the photo above. This tea stand is different from a cake stand. The bottom tier holds the savouries. The middle tier holds the scones and the top tier is for the sweets.

What is the best dessert for afternoon tea?

Tarts are easy to make and make a great afternoon tea choice. Opt for classics such as Bakewell tarts, custard tarts or mini raspberry and frangipane slices. How to serve for afternoon tea: Don’t forget a jug of cream, homemade custard or fruit as an accompaniment.

What are some classic scones for afternoon tea?

Classic scone recipes for afternoon tea include buttermilk scones, cinnamon scones, almond scones, and dried fruit scones. Beyond these classics, there are many scone recipes to explore in this scone recipe collection.