24 HIGH TEA RECIPES AND PARTY IDEAS
Many households enjoy high tea, but what exactly is it? Simply put, high tea is a time to take a break from your busy day, relax, and enjoy a hot drink with some snacks. Plus, tea has several health benefits, and the caffeine boost can keep you energized for the rest of the day.
If you’re looking for ideas on what to serve at your next elegant gathering with friends and family, you’re in the right place. We’ll share our top 24 favorite high tea ideas that you can serve.
01. Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
A simple and tasty egg salad tea sandwich recipe that’s easy to make.
02. Crab Salad Sandwiches
Curious about the charm of tea sandwiches but not sure how to make them? These crab salad sandwiches are easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy.
03. Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches are a great choice for your next brunch or afternoon tea. With thinly sliced cucumbers and a fresh dill cream cheese spread, they’re light, refreshing, and very tasty!
04. Mini Chicken Pot Pies with Puff Pastry
These mini chicken pot pies with puff pastry are like my classic chicken pot pie, but in a handy, bite-sized form! With a crispy, flaky pastry and a creamy filling of fresh vegetables and tender chicken, they’re the perfect single-serving savory appetizer!
05. Mini Cinnamon Rolls
These homemade mini cinnamon rolls are soft, light, and filled with a delicious buttery cinnamon swirl, then topped with a simple vanilla frosting. This easy recipe will become your favorite for making lots of fluffy, tasty mini cinnamon rolls.
06. Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These strawberry shortbread cookies are the perfect sweet treat! A soft, buttery shortbread base with sweet and tart strawberry jam makes these strawberry jam shortbread cookies irresistible!
07. Easy Italian Almond Biscotti
You can’t go wrong with a classic Italian recipe like Almond Biscotti. With its signature crispy crunch, Cantucci is the perfect sweet treat, especially when paired with a glass of vin santo.
08. Deviled Eggs with Bacon
These deviled eggs with bacon bring a smoky, savory twist to the classic recipe. Simply cook the bacon until crispy, chop it up, and mix it with the yolk filling. They make a delicious appetizer for any occasion!
09. Savoury Cheese Scones
These light and fluffy Cheese Scones, made with Cheddar cheese and spring onions, are a delicious savory treat for afternoon tea. They’re also perfect for breakfast, a lunchbox snack, or even as an appetizer!
10. Berry Cheese Tart
This simple berry cheese tart is a delightful mix of a tart and a cheesecake. It features a flaky, buttery puff pastry base, a light and fluffy cream cheese filling, and is topped with fresh, sweet summer berries. Plus, this recipe is easy to double!
11. Classic Lemon Bars
These Lemon Bars are a classic dessert with the perfect mix of sweet and tangy flavors. Whether you love citrus treats or just want a refreshing dessert, these bars will disappear fast. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make.
12. Egg Muffin Cups
Egg Cups baked in a muffin tin are a convenient grab-and-go meal. Add creamy sour cream, cheese, and chives for a simple low-carb breakfast. Make them ahead of time and enjoy a quick, nutritious meal all week long!
13. Mini Lemon Meringue Tartlets
These Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts feature buttery shortcrust pastry shells baked in a mini muffin tin, tangy lemon curd filling, and a sweet, toasted French meringue topping. They’re perfect for parties, birthdays, or holiday dessert tables!
14. Coconut Cake
This amazing coconut cake recipe blends fluffy coconut-flavored cake with creamy coconut cream cheese frosting, topped with sweetened coconut flakes. It’s easy to make and perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and other celebrations.
15. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Tender, moist banana bread loaded with mini chocolate chips makes a delightful breakfast or afternoon snack. This chocolate chip banana bread is loved by both kids and adults!
16. Ultimate Vanilla Cupcake
These vanilla cupcakes are the perfect mix of fluffy, soft, and moist! They’re a great base for adding extra flavors, work well with any frosting, and are ideal for birthdays and celebrations!
17. French Macarons
Elegant and eye-catching, these bite-sized French macarons are light, delicate, and made with less sugar. They’re perfect for tea or coffee time!
18. Easy Baked Lemon Donuts
These Baked Lemon Donuts are a lemon lover’s dream—soft, easy to make, and delicious with a simple lemon glaze or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. They’re perfect for breakfast or a snack!
19. Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes
These Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes have a homemade graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake filling, and a simple blueberry swirl!
20. Italian Lemon Drop Cookies
Italian Lemon Drop Cookies are simple and delicious, made with just a few ingredients and topped with a tasty lemon glaze. They come together quickly and are perfect for any occasion!
21. Sugar Free Red Velvet Cake
This Sugar-Free Red Velvet Cake is soft and pillowy, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and pecans. With a perfectly moist crumb, this low-carb, keto-friendly cake is just as delicious as the original. Made without butter or oil, its silky texture and heavenly flavor come from healthy, gluten-free ingredients, making it ideal for those following a diabetic or keto diet.
22. Mini Pecan Pies
These Mini Pecan Pies are the perfect holiday treat! They combine crunchy, creamy, and sweet flavors in an adorable bite-sized pie, just as delicious as a traditional pecan pie.
23. Best Soft Sugar Cookies
This is the easiest recipe for soft and chewy sugar cookies. It’s a classic sugar cookie recipe that’s quick to make and doesn’t even need frosting!
24. Cream Puffs
Cream puffs are a classic French dessert that’s sure to impress! They have crispy, hollow shells made from choux pastry, baked until golden brown. Each puff is filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
