High Tea Recipes

One of the keys to a successful high tea is having delicious food. Here you will find gorgeous sandwich, scone and sweet recipes to try at your own high tea, without having to slave away in the kitchen.

 

Sandwiches

Classic cucumber sandwiches
This is a classic, simple recipe that incorporates mint for a little something extra.

Smoked salmon and dill sandwiches
These sandwiches are beautifully balanced and super simple. Yum!

Chicken and herb sandwiches
These delicious sandwiches are a twist on "chicken and mayo", and are incredibly easy to make.

Egg and caper mayonnaise sandwiches
Another classic tea sandwich with a tasty twist.

 

Scones

Lemonade scones
These are truly the easiest, lightest and most delicious scones you will ever make. No-fail, guaranteed.

If you feel like being creative, simply add half a cup of the dates, dried fruit, choc-chips — or whatever takes your fancy — to the above recipe. Bliss!

 

Sweets

This is where you can really let your imagination run wild. There are very few limits on what sweets you can include in a high tea, but here are some ideas to get you going:

Chocolate and vanilla cupcakes
These are cupcakes at your most simple, but also your most delicious.
Check out the rest of the site for more amazing cupcake recipes.

Lamington bites
A miniature version of the classic Australian sweet treat.

Melting moments
These delicate biscuits are easy to make and with literally melt in your mouth.

Lemon curd tartlets
Miniature tarts that will really make an impression.

Mini chocolate mousse
Delicious and beautifully presented individual mousses.