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Easy Afternoon Tea Recipes and Ideas

If you’re hosting an afternoon tea or having a few friends in for teatime, you’ll find recipes, tips, and fantastic ideas for your next gathering. Tips from our foundation posts, like How to Serve an Easy Afternoon Tea, to recipes for tea sandwiches, scones, savories, and tea party desserts, and more.

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  • A three-panel collage showcases different baked goods: the left panel features a stack of sugar cookies on a glass stand, the middle panel displays a wooden board with several round, glazed buns topped with powdered sugar, and the right panel shows hands holding a tray of freshly baked scones and teacakes.

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  • Side view of a carrot cake muffin on a brown and white plate with a white teapot in the background.

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