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A Springtime Tea Menu

Photo By Ellen Easton ©2006 All Rights Reserved
Check out more of Ellen Easton's
Tea Travels™
articles and recipes.
Learn about the
History of English High Tea and more delicious
Afternoon Tea and High Tea Recipes.
A springtime tea is the perfect time of year to embrace the luxuries
of fashion. Whether your party is an indoor formal affair or an
outdoor garden celebration. It is a great excuse to put on your
favorite dress, pearls, and gloves with the added indulgence of a
fabulous new hat. Invite your friends and loved ones for a festive
gathering.
Sandwiches
and Savories:
Honey Ham and Sliced Asparagus with Watercress Butter in Rolled
White Bread
Cheddar Cheese and Chopped Chive Spread on Brioche
Slices
Crab, Avocado, and Bacon with Dill Butter in
Whole-Grain Bread Cones
Chicken, Granny Smith Apples, and Golden Raisin Salad
in Cucumber Cups
Chopped Egg, Tomato, and Fresh Mint in Celery Boats
Lavender Scones
with
Crème
Fraiche/Devonshire Cream
and
Rose Petal Jam
Sweets:
Mini Meringue Cups with Whipped Cream, Currant Jelly, and
Raspberries
Pastel-Iced Vanilla Petit Fours
Orange Blossom Infused Chocolate
Truffles
Lemon-Lime Curd Mini Tarts
Caramel Glazed Dipped Jumbo Strawberries
Teas:
Shanghai Rose - Rose Petals and White Tea
Jasmine, Apple, and Green Tea
Lady Grey - Bergamot, Lavender Flowers, and Black Tea
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