14 afternoon tea recipes

Afternoon tea biscuits cut shortening into flour for tender, flaky scone-like rounds in 25 minutes. Bake hot until golden, then serve warm with butter and jam alongside a cup of tea.

Old-fashioned chocolate coconut tea cakes with a sour cream crumb and a cinnamon-scented chocolate glaze spread while warm. Twelve dainty cupcakes for afternoon tea or coffee with a friend.

Orange tea biscuits with fresh orange zest, sliced and baked golden in 15 minutes. Tender, lightly citrusy biscuits made for afternoon tea with butter and marmalade.

Grandma's cranberry scones studded with tart fresh cranberries, currants, and bright orange zest, made tender with buttermilk. Buttery wedge scones for breakfast or an afternoon tea treat.

Pineapple stuffed empanadas. A delicate pastry style dough with a filling of pineapple and apricot jam. Perfect for afternoon tea or healthy snacks for the kids or guests.

This is an easy quick bread, made with ingredients you most likely always have in your pantry. Include this delightful sweet in your afternoon tea, or enjoy for breakfast or snack time.

A soft homemade yeast bread rolled around sweet candied mixed fruit, baked into a tender loaf with a fruity spiral through every slice. Lovely toasted with butter for breakfast or afternoon tea.

When you make some afternoon tea, this recipe is excellent matching!

Refreshing iced tea float with almond-flavored herbal tea and scoops of lemon or orange sherbet. Light, cooling beverage perfect for summer afternoons.

Enjoy this delicious coffee cake with your favorite coffee or tea in a beautiful afternoon.

Honey apple tea simmers black tea with apple juice and honey for a warming spiced-cider-meets-tea drink. Perfect for cold afternoons, after-school snacks, and holiday gatherings. Ready in 20 minutes.

Traditional tea biscuits with a jam-filled center and a ring-shaped top creating a ruby jewel effect. These tender shortcake-style biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea.

Shredded carrots and chopped apricots baked into a lightly sweet quick bread that's perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks with tea.

Keep these in the freezer and enjoy anytime you feel like having something sweet. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.