Host a British-Style Tea

Recipe: Cream Cheese-Olive Spread

This savory spread makes a nice partner for sweet tea treats.

Recipe: Easy Cheesecake Bars

Pipe a pretty initial on these bars for a personal touch. Use lowercase letters for a modern look, or get fancy with cursive.

Recipes (left to right): Peanut Butter Truffles, Sweetheart Sugar Cookies, Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramels

Sweets for the sweet! These sweetheart-inspired dainty desserts will impress your guests.

Recipe: Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws

Add a little spice to your celebration with these savory straws. Kick it up a notch by adding a little more red pepper.

Recipe: Tea Cakes

Southern tea cakes are all sugared-butter goodness! These buttery cookies are a classic Southern twist on the breadier British version.

Recipe: Salted Caramel Strawberries

Swift and stylish, sweet and salty, these strawberry confections are the best of both worlds.

Recipe: Lemon Tea Bread

This yummy, cake-like tea bread has a light lemon taste and is drizzled with a sweet citrus glaze.

Recipe: Chocolate-and-Almond Macaroons

Prep these drop cookies in a snap! These fluffy coconut bites are made more elegant with a quick drizzle of chocolate.

Recipes: Raspberry Shortbread (left), Blue Cheese Shortbread Leaves, Peach Melba Shortbread Bars

The subtle taste of shortbread can be mixed with lots of different flavors—both savory and sweet—for a twist on a classic.

Recipes: Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches (left), Blue Cheese-Walnut Finger Sandwiches

Made to serve a crowd, these slender sandwiches will rival other sweet treats as the star of the show.

Recipe: Easy, Irresistible Scones with Mock Devonshire Cream

Scones and Devonshire Cream (also known as clotted cream) are essential staples for a proper tea party. This scone recipe is one of the easiest and best that we’ve ever tasted. With lots of simple variations, you’ll be sure to find the perfect pastry for your party.

How to Make a Posy

Create this classic English hand-tied bouquet. It's simple with our step-by-step directions, and it will make a beautiful centerpiece for your tea party.