Tea O’ Clock: 5 Delicious afternoon tea recipes to try
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02
Scones, cakes, pastries and more! Indulge in the quintessentially British pastime with our selection of simple afternoon tea recipes.
Afternoon tea is the perfect treat come rain or shine! First introduced in 19th century England as a way to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, afternoon tea has since been adopted all over the world. Although the treats consumed at this particular meal vary from country to country.
The popularity of the afternoon tea has seen hotels, restaurants and cafes offer an afternoon tea menu, where spreads typically include pastries, cakes, scones, finger-sandwiches and of course, generous pots of tea.
Bring back the joys of afternoon tea into your home by making your own cakes, cookies and pastries. To get you started, we’ve compiled 5 of our favourite afternoon tea recipes that will make for a delicious spread come tea o’clock.
Don’t forget to stick the kettle on the stove and get your pinky fingers ready!
Karen George
