Afternoon tea is one of life’s true pleasures. Towering tiers of delicate sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and bitesize chunks of freshly baked cakes combine to make a mouthwatering combination. Served with lashings of quintessentially British breakfast tea, or maybe a glass of prosecco, it’s a treat to share with friends or family.
Can I really host an afternoon tea myself?
Absolutely! While going out to a cafe or restaurant to enjoy afternoon tea is lovely, it does come with a price tag. Serving afternoon tea at home is much more doable than you might think. In fact, it’s a wonderful opportunity to get creative and push the boat out with your decor, food and drink.
Think about your theme
Afternoon tea is the perfect opportunity to put up cheerful decorations of your choosing. Will you go for pastel bunting, bright bunches of fresh flowers or a striking monochrome decor?
Plan your menu
It’s super fun coming up with ideas of what to serve. Sandwiches are typically cut into narrow rectangles, but the fillings are up to you – will you go for delicate cucumber, smoked salmon or something more daring such as spicy chicken? And as for the cakes – your imagination is key. Classics include Victoria sponge, chocolate brownies and lemon drizzle – but you could go wild with some unusual flavours including this Pistachio cake by BBC Good Food.
If you’d love to host but haven’t the time to prepare everything yourself, why not consider afternoon tea box delivery, courtesy of a specialist such as www.afternoonteabox.com/? All you need comes beautifully prepared, so you don’t need to worry.
Delicious drinks
Once your food and decor is planned out, it’s time to think about what drinks you will be serving. Tea is a fantastic accompaniment to afternoon tea, as is coffee. If it’s a special occasion, how about a refreshing Pimms & lemonade with crunchy cucumber and delicate strawberries? A peach bellini is also a refreshing, fruity choice which goes perfectly with any afternoon tea.
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