15 Afternoon Tea Sandwiches will be the perfect addition to your Tea Party. These tea party sandwiches will pair well with your favorite Tea and Scones.
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What are tea sandwiches?
Afternoon tea is a quintessentially British tradition that has been enjoyed for centuries. Whether you’re catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply want to indulge in a delicious spread of treats, afternoon tea is the perfect way to do so.
One of the key components of this delightful ritual is the sandwiches – dainty finger-sized bites that come in an array of flavors and combinations. From classic cucumber and cream cheese to more modern twists like smoked salmon and wasabi mayo, afternoon tea sandwiches are as versatile as they are delicious. And we now have Vegan Tea Sandwich ideas also.
Ideas for An Afternoon Tea Event
Afternoon Tea is a wonderful hobby or pastime to take part in. First, the food is to die for. It is so pleasing to the eye with all the little delicacies.
Whether you want a full meal like High Tea where you get heavier foods, or a Cream Tea, where it is mostly scones, clotted cream, and tea, or you want the more common Afternoon Tea experience, with Tea, Scones, Sandwiches, Jams, and Desserts.
Generally, they will be served either plated with the cutest crustless tea sandwiches on a plate or maybe on a 3 tiered server with scones on one plate, sandwiches on the next, and desserts on another.
It is one experience you need to participate in. You can go to a tearoom by making an appointment to enjoy all the decor, food, and hospitality or you can plan one at home. Both are enjoyable and I suggest you try each one.
The best part of planning a tea party for friends or family is creating a menu, planning the decor, invitations, table favors, music, and conversation.
Once you plan your event based on the occasion, you can begin choosing all your options.
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Tea FAQ’s
Many tea party sandwiches can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. To prevent the bread from drying out, cover the sandwiches with a sheet of wax paper or saran wrap and a damp paper towel on top. Uncover sandwiches just before serving. Add a layer of butter to the bread first to keep the sandwiches from getting soggy.
Open-faced cucumber sandwiches served on crustless bread with softened cream cheese are one of the most popular. Next, Chicken Salad or a salmon sandwich. Also, a tomato with mozzarella or goat cheese is always welcome.
Stands for Tea Sandwiches
- White 3 Tier Platters
- 3 Tiered White Cupcake Stand (for tea finger sandwiches also)
- 3 Tier Wooden Farmhouse Cupcake Stand (for tea finger sandwiches also)
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Simran says
For the first time I have heard about Tea sandwiches and really looks so good. I had drink Oolong Tea for the first time and I loved it.
Christy says
I sponsor a tea for the women in our church. I am the spider in the web of women working to make it a real treat. The hardest part is the kitchen leader. They are allowed to create their own menu. But they are afraid to be creative. And I’m afraid they think an unusual sandwich (like strawberries and cream cheese) is going to bite them. This article certainly gives me a way to encourage tea fare without fear.
Romaine says
All of these sandwiches sound delicious thanks for sharing