A spot of tea: My favorite teas and food for afternoon tea

Earl Grey Tea Cookies

http://www.marthastewart.com/355772/earl-grey-tea-cookies

Tea cookies for a tea party are the perfect thing! This would also make a good shower favor if you were doing a tea party for a bridal or baby shower.

Open-Faced Salmon Tea Sandwiches

http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/2896/open-faced-salmon-tea-sandwiches

So classic and elegant.

Stonewall Kitchen All Natural Jam Collection

http://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Kitchen-All-Natural-Collection/dp/B003YEWVRE/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1363387317&sr=1-1&keywords=stonewall+kit

Stonewall Kitchen began in 1991 when founders Jonathan King and Jim Stott started selling homemade jams and vinegars at a local farmers’ market. Stonewall Kitchen’s all natural jam collection comes in four 12.5 ounce jars. Each jam is made in...

I love this jam set!

Hero Swiss Preserves Strawberry

http://www.amazon.com/Hero-Swiss-Preserves-Strawberry-12oz/dp/B0039OWLV0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1363387202&sr=8-6&keywords=hero+jam

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No tea would be complete without jams. This Swiss brand is famous for their strawberry and raspberry jam.

Snickers Macaron

http://www.6bittersweets.com/2011/04/lotta-chocolate-part-2-snickers.html

I love snickers! Here's a way to fancy it up for your tea party as a macaron.

dilly egg salad tea sandwiches

http://www.chindeep.com/2012/06/12/dilly-egg-salad-tea-sandwiches/

~ dilly egg salad tea sandwiches ~ Pretty tea sandwiches, arranged just so on a tiered server or a pretty antique platter, are one of my favorite parts ...

Egg salad sandwiches are so easy to make and I love the dill in the egg salad.

Strawberry & Basil Tea Sandwiches with Devonshire Cream

http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/266636664/strawberry-basil-tea-sandwiches-with-devonshire-cream/

“These delicate sandwiches look elegant and taste divine. They’re perfect for weddings, showers or special springtime brunches.“—David Tip: You can make your own Devonshire cream ...

Ooh these look delicious!

Mariage Frères Wedding Imperial

http://www.markethallfoods.com/products.php?product=Mariage-Fr%C3%A8res-Wedding-Imperial&gclid=COXCrN3h_7UCFVSVMgodtmIABg

Mariage Frères is a premier tea maker and tea house in Paris. This is a nice black tea with hints of vanilla. I like to drink it with milk and no sugar. The sweetness of tea itself itself is good enough for me.

Fresh Fruit and Cream Mini-Tarts

http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/family-recipes/fruit-and-cream-mini-tarts

Shortbread-crusted tarts filled with a light, creamy custard filling and topped with fresh fruit of your choice.

Mini fruit tarts are so delicious and beautiful! Use frozen pie dough as a shortcut.

Rachel Khoo's Madeleines with Lemon Curd | lauralovescakes...

http://lauralovescakes.blogspot.com/2012/04/rachel-khoos-madeleines-with-lemon-curd.html

Did you know that madeleines are typically dipped in tea? Try these for your party.

Dammann Melange L'Oriental Green Tea

http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-615609/Dammann-Freres-Loose-Leaf-Teas-Melange-LOriental

This a chinese green tea (sencha) that has fruity hints of passion fruit, strawberry, and peach.

This is by far my favorite green tea. I'm normally not into fruity teas because the fruit tends to overpower the the flavor of the tea. This is a perfect balance and the scent is amazing! My friends always ask where I get this tea from.

Blueberry Creme Fraiche Scones

http://justonecookbook.com/blog/recipes/blueberry-creme-fraiche-scones/

A warm scone is usually served at the end of tea. I like them so much I'd just serve it along with everything else. The blueberries bursting from the scones just make my mouth water. YUM!

Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/curried-chicken-tea-sandwiches-2/

With apples and dried cranberries for color and tang, this dressed-up chicken salad is wonderful on bread triangles or served on a lettuce leaf.

I had this once at a tea room and fell in love with the flavors! You can also try the recipe with grapes instead of apples.

Twinings Lady Grey Tea

http://www.amazon.com/Twinings-Lady-Grey-Tea-Bags/dp/B0016G1DQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348020941&sr=8-3&keywords=twinings+lady+grey

A light black tea with citrus and bergamot flavors. It's a variation of Earl Grey tea.

If you like Earl Grey then you'll like Lady Grey. Sometimes I find that Earl Grey can have a strong orange flavor so the lighter balance of the Lady Grey suits me perfectly.

Tea Sandwiches

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes-and-cooking/50-tea-sandwiches/index.html

Tea sandwiches are a staple to tea time. Most are very simple combinations that only require 2-3 ingredients. It can be as simple or as creative as you want.

This list is a good start for tea sandwich ideas. Some of my favorites that aren't on the list are cheddar and chutney and black forest ham with mustard.

Trader Joe's Imported English Authentic Lemon Curd

http://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Imported-Authentic-Breakfast/dp/B006U3ZZGA

Perfect with crumpets or scones. I believe Trader Joe's sells crumpets too. If not it should be easy to find at a store like Whole Foods or Mollie Stones.

PG Tips Black Tea, Pyramid Tea Bags, 40-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)

http://www.amazon.com/PG-Tips-Black-Pyramid-40-Count/dp/B001FA1KNK

PG Tips Black Tea, Pyramid Tea Bags, 4.4 Ounces, 6-Count Boxes

This is a good black tea that is perfect with milk and sugar. You can also find it at Cost Plus, Whole Foods, or other specialty grocery stores.

Stassen Pure Jasmine Green Tea

http://www.amazon.com/Stassen-Pure-Jasmine-Green-Tea/dp/B0000CNTZI

Stassen Pure Jasmine Green Tea

This is a great jasmine green tea that you can drink everyday. If you want you can add a little honey for a subtle sweetness.

Clotted Cream

http://www.amazon.com/Devon-Cream-Company-Clotted-6oz/dp/B001GQ9YJ0

I know the description of the product sounds horrible but it is divine! I can't have my scones without it. You can also use double devon cream as a substitute.

Having two boys I have tried to adapt some of my favorite girly rituals for male consumption. When they were...

http://www.wellkiddos.com/2012/11/27/tantalizing-teas/

Tis the season for holiday teas and a recent trip to a new DAVIDs TEA Shop on 24th street in San Francisco’s Noe Valley, rocked my hot beverage world

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