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Easy Afternoon Tea Party Guide

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Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Easy Entertaining: Host an Afternoon Tea Party at Home with this party guide and Tea Sandwiches recipe!

“Come along inside… We’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.”

– Kenneth Grahame

There’s something special about afternoon tea parties. They’re indulgent and evoke images of fancy hotels and sipping tea with raised pinky fingers. Although we’re not socializing much in person these days, there’s no reason we can’t host a fun afternoon tea party. Turn on Zoom and share virtually with friends. Celebrate Mother’s Day, birthdays, baby showers or simply any day of the week! Get your girlfriends together, in person if allowed or virtually, and enjoy. Everyone can brew their favorite tea, make creative tea sandwiches and pop open a bottle of your favorite bubbles!

Travel Inspiration: Orlando’s Luxury Resorts

My parties and recipes are always inspired by travel. Fancy Afternoon Teas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Ritz Carlton Orlando have been some of my favorite ways to celebrate special occasions with girlfriends. And you can bet I absolutely loved researching this article for Signature Magazine featuring Orlando’s best Luxury Afternoon Tea experiences!

I can’t wait to be able to gather with friends and celebrate at Orlando’s finest luxury resorts. Until then, let’s keep the travel dream alive. This easy afternoon tea party guide should help.

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What You Need For An Easy Tea Party at Home

What Food to Serve at Your Tea Party?

There aren’t any hard fast rules about what food to serve at your tea party. Tea sandwiches are a must. And practically anything goes regarding what kind of bread you use or what you top them with. Using a tiered tray, you would typically have a tier of sandwiches, a tier of sweets and a tier of scones, mini croissants or biscuits with jam and clotted cream.

A few tea sandwiches ideas:

  • Cucumber and herbed cream cheese (see below recipe)
  • Radishes and herbed cream cheese (see below recipe)
  • Strawberries and cream cheese topped with fresh mint
  • Egg salad on pumpernickel
  • Curry Chicken Salad on wheat
  • Smoked salmon and cream cheese topped with fresh dill
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Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Cucumber and Radish Tea Sandwiches

For a classic afternoon tea party, bake some scones and serve with lemon curd, jam and clotted cream. You can always go the easy route and bake Pillsbury Grands Biscuits. It’s not traditional. But definitely delicious!

To complete your tea party menu, add some sweet treats. You could bake mini tarts, petite cakes , bake cupcakes or cookies, or simply buy these colorful store bought meringues.

Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Rainbow Fruit Meringues from Flower & White

Make a classic dessert with a twist like my Berry Nutty Eton Mess. The layered parfait of whipped cream, strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries and meringues is scrumptious. It also looks much more elaborate than it actually is so you can impress your friends.

Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Eton Mess is a classic British Dessert, perfect for any celebration! You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make and it looks so fancy in a nice stem glass.

What Beverages To Serve at Your Tea Party?

It’s a given you must serve hot or iced tea it for an Afternoon Tea Party. If you really want a party, pop open a bottle bubbles or Rosé. Guaranteed to turn any gathering into a celebration!

Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
A selection of fine teas always adds a fun element to your Afternoon Tea Party. This is the tea cart at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando where you can smell the fragrant teas before selecting.

Drink ideas for your Afternoon Tea Party:

  • Variety of Teas: it’s not a tea party without teas! Serve fragrant herbal and floral green teas. Perfect during Spring and Summer. Oolong, Rooibos and Black Teas are great in Fall and Winter. It’s always a good idea to offer a variety. Don’t forget to offer cream, sugar cubes and lemon wedges.
  • Bubbles: Prosecco, Champagne or Cava, take your pick. They are all great. If you’re feeling festive, make some gorgeous sugar coated frozen grapes to garnish. This is the “bougiest” garnish ever!
  • Rose: There’s a reason “Rose Every Day” has become a popular saying. A crisp dry Rose wine is a delightful pairing with tea party foods.

I’m enjoying the newly released CK Mondavi & Family Spritzed Rosé Moscato this Spring. It’s delightful, lightly sweet and fizzy with berry notes. Easy to to drink and only $6.99!! You can read more about it here. I disclose that I’m a CK Mondavi Ambassador. I truly enjoy their easy drinking great value wines and am happy to share them with you. This post is not sponsored.

Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato
  • Make a pretty cocktail. This Rose Moscato Citrus Spritzer made with Gin, Rose Moscato and Grapefruit soda with a sugar rim is refreshing, light and absolutely girly!
Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Rose Moscato Citrus Spritzer, refreshing and so pretty!
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What Else Do I Need for an Easy Afternoon Tea Party?

Part of setting the scene for your Afternoon Tea party involves your table set up. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Tea pot and vintage tea cups. They don’t have to be as fancy as the Waldorf’s Peacock ones. You can easily get mismatched patterns from a thrift store for that vintage chic look.
  • A tiered cake stand is perfect for arranging your tea sandwiches and sweets.
  • Lace doilies or linen napkins
  • Small plates and silverware
Host an easy Afternoon Tea Party with this party guide and easy tea sandwiches recipe inspired by Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Peacock Alley Royal Tea Cups

Easy Tea Sandwiches Recipe

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Easy Tea Sandwiches

Have a tea party any day with these easy tea sandwiches! You can use a variety of toppings, spreads and breads. Add your favorite teas, a sweet treat and bubbles and enjoy a tea party at home for your birthday, Mother's Day, baby shower, bridal shower or just because. Enjoy!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Easy Entertaining, Tea Sandwiches
Author: Christina Thomas
Ingredients
  • English Cucumber
  • Radishes
  • Sliced bread of your choice
  • Herbed cream cheese (or plain cream cheese and add your own fresh herbs or chives.
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (Dill, Thyme, Mint, Basil, etc)
Instructions
  1. Thin slice English Cucumbers and Radishes. A mandoline works best but a sharp knife will do.
  2. Dab with a paper towel to remove moisture.
  3. Spread herbed cream cheese on sliced bread, nicely cover to all four corners.

  4. Place slices of cucumber on the bread, overlapping to cover up the bread slice entirely. Do the same with the radishes. When done, place a paper towel over it and press lightly to set in place.

  5. Trim crust and slice In half.

  6. Garnish with fresh herbs. I used dill & thyme.

  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

There is much comfort in the wise words of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. During her address to the nation in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic., she said:

“Better days will return. We will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.”

– HRH Queen Elizabeth II

Pin this post! Don’t forget to share with your girlfriends. Celebrate birthdays, Mother’s Day or simply the fact it’s whatever day it is! We will meet again.

I hope you’re inspired to celebrate at home and keep your travel dreams alive. #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. If you do make this recipe, please share on social media and tag @goepicurista #GoEpicRecipes. I would love to virtually clink glasses with you.

Cheers!

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Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with Warner Brothers Pictures. As always, all opinions are my own. I only share with you products and experiences I love to inspire you to get together with family and friends, celebrate life and go #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip, and trip at a time! To learn more about my guidelines, check out my disclosure policy. Cheers!

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🍊 My Favorite Bites (so far) of @disneysprings 🍊 My Favorite Bites (so far) of @disneysprings 𝔽𝕝𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝔽𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒 🍊 
The annual promotion features over 30 restaurants and shops celebrating fresh flavors from the Sunshine State with refreshing beverages and tasty treats, now thru 8/14.
🍪 @gideonsbakehouse - 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞 & 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰
🍩 @everglazed_fl - 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 & Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞
🥖 @thepolitepig - 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡 & 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐭𝐨 
🍦 Swirls on the Water - 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐩 ice cream cone 
🥃 @winebargeorge - 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 with DOLE Whip Orange in limited edition @corkcicle 
🍦 @saltandstraw - 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 with Black Pepper Ice Cream
🥧 @paddlefishorl - 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞 with torched meringue
Which one would you try first? 
𝔾𝕠 #𝕄𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕒𝕪ℍ𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕟 
#GoEpicOrlando #FlavorsofFL #DisneySprings
Orange you glad to see me?! 🍊I want a creamsicl Orange you glad to see me?! 🍊I want a creamsicle, but make it a donut and a drink! And see if you catch the hidden gem in this reel!
"Florida Born and Glazed"... check out @everglazed_fl 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 because who wants a plain glazed donut when you can have an orange glazed donut topped with white buttercream, orange icing, orange gummy & fresh mint leaf! 
Pair it with a refreshing 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦. I loved this drink! It was not too sweet and perfect in this heat.
These Sunshine State-inspired sweets are part of the 𝔽𝕝𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝔽𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒 annual promotion, only available until 8/14. 
👀 Hidden gem alert!! If you're hungry, don't sleep on The Funky Chicken Sandwich! Trust me! The big surprise at this donut shop is that their sandwiches are equally impressive. This one is topped with an herby ranch slaw, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo & B&B pickles. Soooo good I didn’t share! 
⏰ Everglazed is located in @disneysprings West Side, near the Orange garage entrance by Splitsville. Opens daily at 9 am⁣⁣
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #DisneySprings #EverglazedFL
“I don’t want to make trouble. All I Want is a “I don’t want to make trouble. All I Want is a Drink!” But not just any drink…
🍸 💨 THE MUST DRINK COCKTAIL IN ORLANDO RIGHT NOW! The Rum Burner is topped with a smoke bubble and it’s one of the 5 Reasons to Visit @fourflamingosorl by @richardblais at @hyattregencygrandcypress 
The fun tropical cocktail consists of Pineapple Infused Mount Gay Rum, Tempus Fugit Creme de Banane, Giffard Cremede Mure, Ginger, Grenadine, & Citrus Ginger Smoke Bubble! 
Stay tuned for more reasons to visit and why Four Flamingos is on my list of Splurge-Worthy Restaurants in Orlando!
Happy Friday! Go #MakeSomedayHappen
Hosted #FourFlamingosByRichardBlais
#GoEpicOrlando
The perfect bite of summer! And while you may not The perfect bite of summer! And while you may not ‘need’ it, you’ll definitely want it! 🍍☀️ 
It’s #NationalDoleWhipDay and if you haven’t tried @choulalapastries new Pineapple Dole Whip Choux Cream Puff, this is your reminder to go get it before it’s gone!
It’s filled with pineapple pastry cream made with real pineapples and topped with sweet whipped cream swirl. Absolutely yummy! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #BlissfulBite
“Gin and tonic is the answer … What was the qu “Gin and tonic is the answer … What was the question?” 🍸
@AvaMediterraegean bar program offers a multi-sensory experience for cocktail enthusiasts! I loved their signature AVA G&T with Citadelle Gin, Lime, Orgeat & Fever-Tree Cucumber Tonic. Perfect summer cocktail! Of course you must order some noshes including The Greek Spreads and Tuna Tartare. 
Cheers! #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando
This crazy stressful week ahead calls for my two f This crazy stressful week ahead calls for my two favorites: Coffee & Ice Cream! 💕☕️🍦Local @wavelengthcoffee Nitro Cold Brew topped with @chefstephsteph housemade Amaretto gelato at @choulalapastries on Park Avenue was next level! 
Featured summer gelato flavors include Chocolate, Coconut, Vanilla, Pistachio, Oreo and Amaretto. Which flavor would you choose? They now also have gelato and sorbet at the Choulala Semoran 436 location. Stop by for yummy Choux puffs, macarons, eclairs and more! 
🍦 Happy Monday! Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
Choulala is on my list of Best Places for Ice Cream in Orlando. See the full list on GoEpicurista.com 
#GoEpicOrlando #NationalIceCreamMonth #mondaymotivation
Eat All The Ice Cream Today! It’s #NationalIceCr Eat All The Ice Cream Today! It’s #NationalIceCreamDay 🍦 I've included some of my favorite ice cream treats in Orlando. 
🍦 @kellyshomemadeicecream - Get a flight! It's BOGO scoops today from 11am - 3pm at all 13 Scoop Shops & Counters. Happy 7th Anniversary Kelly's!
🍦 @choulalapastries - @chefstephsteph housemade gelato & sorbet topped with signature choux puff or macaron, Floats & Macaron Ice cream sandwiches!
🍦@peterbrookewp - gelato and chocolate treats on Park Ave! 
🍦 @saltandstraw - my native Portland fave known for unique (crazy) flavors, now at Disney Springs! I got Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper & collab with @thesaltydonut Guava & Cream Cheese. So good! 
🍦 @vivoligelateria - The OG gelato from Florence in Disney Springs! 
🍦 @sprinklescupcakes - The OG cupcake ice cream sandwich in Disney Springs! Red Velvet is my fave!
🍦 @mariaandenzos - the best affogato sundae in Disney Springs 
🍦 @disneysprings Swirls on the Water - DOLE Whip Orange Bird and Watermelon ice cream cones are so refreshing!
🍦 @thegreenerycreamery - awesome flavors including vegan options! Lavender and Caramel YUM!
 🍦 @palate_bubsandicecream - Epic "Palate Coffee Bub Sundae" Awesome Bubble Waffle Cones in @historicdowntownsanford
🍦 @wondermade -  homemade marshmallows and ice cream! Try the cornbread, maple bacon, and s'mores ice cream! 
🍦 @sweetbyholly - Soft Serve topped with lots of goodies and drizzles! Get Nutella and Caramel!
🍦 @domufl - Nothing better after awesome bowl of ramen than Vietnamese Coffee Soft Serve or any flavor of the day! 
🍦 @universalorlando - Harry Potter's Florean Fortescue's Butter Beer Ice Cream!
🍦 EPCOT France @artisandesglace - French Ice Cream Martinis & Brioche Ice Cream Sandwiches! Oui! Oui! 💕
For a full list of Where To Find The Best Ice Cream in Orlando, check out GoEpicurista.com
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando
“Schedule JOY!” What a great reminder 🧡 Go “Schedule JOY!” What a great reminder 🧡 Go get ice cream and a frosty beverage. Watch a beautiful sunset. Do whatever makes you smile. Do all the things you’ve been saying you’ll do “someday”🙂
Disney Springs has always been a special place. My sister Carolyn and I loved walking around, getting ice cream and checking out all the shops. On the 10th anniversary of her passing, I spent a few hours enjoying a few new “Flavors of Florida” treats. It was a bonus they were all orange, her favorite color. She would have loved these! 
Flavors of Florida treats available until 8/14:
🍊 Orange Bird DOLE Whip® Cone at Swirls on the Water 
🍊 @winebargeorge Frozen Old Fashioned with Orange DOLE Whip® 
What brings you joy? Put it on the calendar. My sister inspired my motto: #MakeSomedayHappen 🧡 I hope it inspires you too!! 🧡 #GoEpicOrlando
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