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    Home » Afternoon Tea at Home

    37 Afternoon Tea Party Ideas & Recipes

    Published: May 8, 2017 · Modified: Mar 20, 2025 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Enjoy some of the best Afternoon Tea Party Ideas you will need for your next Tea party including Tea Recipes, Finger Sandwiches, Teapots of Earl Grey Tea, Scones, tea desserts, and party tips.

    Table set for Afternoon Tea with tea, treats and teacups.
     

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    If you have not had the experience of taking tea at either a tea room, hotel, or private event, put it on your list of things to do. Tea is truly an experience in itself. There are so many flavors and pairings with scones, tiny finger foods, decorations, and more.

    Traditionally, it would take about 1 1/2 hours to have lunch in a tea room. They serve the meal in several courses. Sometimes they serve all the courses on a tiered cake stand with each course on a different tier.

    You may get several different types of tea sandwiches along with several different desserts, mini cakes, and then your scone, with clotted cream and lemon curd.

    Serving Tea to Queen Sue Ellen Cooper at my teahouse. Find all my tea time recipes on this post. #candilandblogs

    Afternoon Tea With Red Hat Society

    This is one of my favorite pictures. I am serving Sue Ellen Cooper founder of the Red Hat Society. She came to my teahouse for Tea one day. It was a private service just for her and her assistant.

    I hope you enjoy these Afternoon Tea Party Ideas.  I would love to hear about your tea experiences where you like to have tea, what tearooms you have been to,  and what blends you enjoy. If you are looking for local tearooms in your area, try this handy tea guide.

    Tips for Hosting a Tea Party

    • Top 11 easy steps to host a Tea Party   11 easy steps to make your next Tea Party a Success.
    • History of Afternoon Tea How Afternoon Tea Got Started with the 7th Duchess of Bedford.
    • Creative Afternoon Tea Ideas Different Options for Tea Parties.
    • How to dress for a Tea Party What do I wear to my next Tea Party?
    • Tea Party Attire Traditional tea attire for men and women.
    • The Tradition of the Tea Party Hat Exploring the tradition of the tea hat!
    • The Teacup Story  An encouraging story about how God created you to be special.
    • Tea for Two How to Have a Tea Party and cup of tea with a Friend.
    • What is Herbal Tea Where does it come from and what are its health benefits?
    • Tea Time Books Cookbooks and party books to help you plan your tea party.
    • Children’s Tea Party Books Books for young children to learn about manners, friendship, and traditions
    • DIY Tea Party Invites Make your own DIY Party Invitations
    • English High Tea Traditions of an English Tea Party
    • English Afternoon Tea An Elegant Tradition for the Perfect Afternoon Tea
    • High Tea Vs Afternoon Tea What is the difference between these two Meals?
    • How to make a pot of tea How to make a pot of tea using black tea or green teas.
    • Loose Tea versus Bagged Tea Learn the difference between the two types of tea.
    • Tea Etiquette A few fun tips to help you be a lady at your next tea party.
    • Mother’s Day Tea 5 Ideas for a Tea Party
    • Ultimate Tea Party Checklist:   A Printable checklist of everything you need for your event.
    • Tea Quotes Tea Inspired Quotes from Authors, Dignitaries, and Celebrities
    • Tea Party Favors – Great Ideas for Tea Party Favors and Keepsakes your guests will love.
    • Ideas to Plan A Tea Party – Use this guide to help you plan your next tea party, with recipes, history, and tips.

    Tea Party Theme Ideas

    • Alice In Wonderland Tea Party A tea party idea for all ages.
    • Guide to Mother’s Day Tea Party How to plan your next Mother’s Day Tea.
    • Planning a Baby Shower Tea Party: Tips for planning a fun baby shower.
    • Themes for a Tea Party Enjoy these occasions where you can have a tea party.
    • More Tea Party Theme Ideas 15 Tea Theme Ideas for a special day.

    Tea Food and Beverage Recipes

    • 21 Flavored Tea Recipes This is a round-up of tea beverages and foods.
    • Blueberry Mint Iced Tea with blueberry simple syrup.
    • Tropical Orange Spice Iced Tea with Mint Ice Cubes.
    • Instant Pot Blackberry Iced Tea A refreshing Tea made with a simple syrup
    • 15 Delicious Tea Sandwiches Savory flavors petite sandwiches
    • 9 Vegan Tea Sandwiches – If you are not a meat eater these recipes are for you.
    • 13 Tea Party Sandwiches Even more fun Tea Party Sandwiches
    • Ultimate Collection of 50 Scone Recipes including Fresh Herbs, Fresh Fruit, Simple Ingredients, White Chocolate with Baking Tips
    • Cucumber Tea Sandwiches How to make Classic Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese and Fresh Dill.
    • Cranberry Orange Starbucks Copycat Scone How to make Copycat Scone by Starbucks
    • Carrot Cupcakes A perfect treat for your carrot cake lovers.
    • Tea Party Desserts 6 fabulous desserts you will want at your next gathering.
    • Lemon Curd How to make homemade lemon curd with fresh lemon juice for classic scones
    • Cinnamon Chip Scones Recipe – A simple Buttermilk scone with cinnamon chips throughout
    • Blueberry Scones Delicious fresh blueberries in a fluffy scone.
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Scones A treat all in itself. Luscious lemon zest and juice along with poppy seeds. This may become your favorite new scone.
    • Pumpkin Scones
    • Lime Curd  How to make homemade lime curd
    • Cream Scone Recipe How to Make Cream Scones
    • Afternoon Tea Cake An Easy Tea Cake Recipe for that special occasion.
    • 13 Tea Party Sandwiches 15 fun and creative sandwiches for your next event.
    • 15 Tea Party Cupcakes 15 Unique cupcakes to add some pizazz to your tea party with cute small bites.
    • 17 Savory Scone Recipes 17 savory recipes for breakfast scones or a late afternoon treat.
    • Tea Party Cookies Enjoy many recipes for your favorite mini tea party cookie treats.
    • 25 Adult Tea Party Ideas Choose from an extensive list of sandwiches, scones, spreads, desserts, and teas.
    • Bite Size Brownies Your dessert table will be complete with these Valentine-decorated mini brownies.
    • Carrot Cake Mix Cookies These delicious cookies are easy to make and have a scrumptious cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top.

    Gifts to give the Tea Aficionado

    • Tea Lovers Gifts for Tea Time great gifts you can get for the tea connoisseur.
    • Afternoon Tea Gift Basket Create a unique gift basket on a budget.
    • Adagio Tea Review Great flavors and gift ideas from Adagio.
    • Seven Sisters Scones Review Single and Monthly Subscription Boxes shipped to you.
    • The New Tea Companion from Jane Pettigrew is a guide to teas throughout the world.

    Have you ever wanted to start a Tea Ministry? Learn about how to start a Tea Ministry here.

    Here are a few of my favorite things in my shop for Afternoon Tea Recipes and Tips.

    Leave me a comment about your favorite tea memory, pin it, and share it with others. Make sure you follow on Instagram.

    More Afternoon Tea at Home

    • How to Throw a Beautiful Tea Party Birthday Celebration
    • Complete Guide to Planning a Mother’s Day Tea Party
    • Adult Tea Party Ideas and Recipes
    • Valentine’s Day Mini Brownie Bites

    Afternoon Tea at Home

    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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