Afternoon Tea a la Francaise - A French Inspired Tea Menu
 by Ellen Easton ©2006 All Rights Reserved

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 Afternoon Tea a la Francaise - A French Inspired Tea Menu


Photo By Ellen Easton ©1996 All Rights Reserved

Check out more of Ellen Easton's articles and recipes called Tea Travels™.
 

Sandwiches and Savories:
Asparagus Mini Quiche

Brie and Fig Spread on Brioche, open face

Endive Leaf with Chopped Chive and Egg Salad

Duck Mousse Truffle Pate with Cornishons
on Baguette Round, open face

Smoked Salmon and Dill on Dark Bread

Rose Petal Tea
Pink Rose Sugar Cube*

Lemon Madeleine's
 Crème Fraiche
 Rose Petal Jam

Lavender - Mint Tisane
Pink Rose Sugar Cube*


 Sweets:


 Photo By Ellen Easton ©2006 All Rights Reserved


 Mini Coffee

Hazelnut Cream Puffs/Éclair
Orange Pate de Fruit

Petit Four

Almond Meringue

White Chocolate Mint Rose*

Jasmine Tea
Pink Rose Sugar Cube*
 



Lot of recipes for your Afternoon Tea or High Tea

Another great Afternoon Tea Menu

A Rose Garden Tea with the Queen Maintaining a tradition that began in 1860 with Queen Victoria, every year Queen Elizabeth II opens the private gardens at Buckingham Palace to host three afternoon tea parties, each attended by 8,000 guests respectively.

Etiquette Faux Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea Due to the new popularity of Afternoon Tea, many people have jumped on the bandwagon, including hotels, caterers, party planners, and protocol and etiquette “experts.”  While their enthusiasm is well intended, unfortunately a great deal of misinformation is being perpetuated by these “experts.”

Tea Sandwich Recipes
Also learn how to make tea sandwich ahead of time and  hints and tip on making tea sandwiches.

The Afternoon Tea Gowns of the La Belle Epoque (1880-1914), known as "The Beautiful Era."

Understanding Tea Time Service Afternoon Tea is one of the most special times of the day. An occasion one looks forward to with great anticipation and high expectations for a perfect experience. But have you ever considered what your perfect experience entails to produce?

Check out more of Ellen Easton's articles and recipes called Tea Travels™.
 

 

ELLEN EASTON, author of AFTERNOON TEA...TIPS,TERMS and TRADITIONS and Good $ense For $uccess™, is a consultant to leading hotels and tearooms, including The PLAZA and LADY MENDL’s, is speaker and designer of related products to the hotel, food service, retail and special event industries.

*REVA PAUL, an internationally acclaimed confectionery artist, hand decorated floral sugars and mints are available by special order for teas, weddings and special events. Wholesale/Retail - Bulk & Gift boxed. Prices on request. Contact Reva Paul c/o teatravels@aol.com


AFTERNOON TEA...TIPS,TERMS and TRADITIONS By Ellen Easton
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