People love enjoying an Afternoon Tea. While it is less of a regular event in the United States, many people, including Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, and chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company—have fond memories of special tea outings.

Did you know you can enjoy a special Afternoon Tea at home with family or friends? On this episode of Smidgen, Anne shares tips on how to pick the teas to serve your guests; how to put together a savory course, a scone course, and a sweet course (and recipes OF COURSE to accompany your tea.)

FOR MOTHER'S DAY: Enjoy a Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Red Stick Spice Co. Register Here: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/mothers-day-afternoon-tea

Read the blog post on hosting an Afternoon Tea: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipes-for-a-3-course-afternoon-tea/

Links for Teas to Consider for an Afternoon Tea

·       Earl Grey Creme: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/earl-grey-creme-tea

·       Earl Grey Lavender: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/earl-grey-lavender-tea

·       English Breakfast: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/english-breakfast-tea

·       Rooibos: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/rooibos-tea

·       Vanilla Rooibos: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/vanilla-rooibos-tea

·       Biscotti Rooibos: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/biscotti-rooibos-tea

·       Chamomile: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/chamomile-tea

·       Traditional Masala Chai: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/traditional-masala-chai-tea

·       Herbal Chai: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/tea-teaware/products/herbal-chai-tea

Dishes to Prepare for Your Afternoon Tea

·       Parsnip Soup: https://blog.redstickspice.com/parsnip-soup-recipe/

·       Hummus: https://blog.redstickspice.com/how-to-make-the-best-homemade-hummus/

·       Cucumber Sandwiches: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/cucumber-sandwiches/

·       Spanakopita (Spinach Phyllo Triangles): https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/spanakopita-triangles/

·       North African Chicken Hand Pies, B'stilla (pronounced "past-ee-ya"): https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/moroccan-bstilla-with-harissa-mayo/

·       Scones: https://blog.redstickspice.com/the-best-scone-recipe/

·       Lemon Curd (store bought is fine)

·       Clotted Cream (store bought is fine)

·       Strawberry Sauce: https://blog.redstickspice.com/strawberry-sauce-recipe/

·       Blueberry Ginger Compote: https://blog.redstickspice.com/blueberry-ginger-compote-recipe/

·       Shortbread Cookies: Check out Anne’s shortbread roundup here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/roundup-shortbread/

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