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High tea, according to the commonly held notion, is a classy tea session with friends and acquaintances where you get to talk over snacks and tea. However, let’s clear this misconception today. Traditionally, the British had something called afternoon tea or rather, ‘low tea’. The tale of old times tells us that the Duchess of Bedford had started feeling hungry in-between meals due to the large time gaps. So she called her friends over for tea. And that’s how afternoon tea became a ritual.
Interestingly, what the world refers to as high tea is actually low tea in the British sense. For them , high tea was meant for the working class after a long day at work as opposed to their low tables and elite arrangements for food and drinks.
As part of high tea, bite-sized snacks and finger food is preferred the most as it is easy to eat and a perfect accompaniment for a cup of tea. Here are four high-tea recipes that you can serve for your next soiree.
1. Tahini Butter Cookies
These cookies are heaven on earth. A Middle-eastern specialty, tahini is the star of this recipe. Soft and crunchy at the same time, the flavor of butter really makes the cookie outshine all the choco chip ones.
2. Turkey and Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwich
Any high-tea is incomplete without those cute finger sandwiches. These creamy sandwiches would surely be the first ones to finish because they are so delicious. Layers of cream cheese and turkey are the real deal, my friend.
3. Corn zucchini and Chickpea fritters
This fritter recipe is with a healthy twist. Use zucchini and chickpeas and corn to make the fritters crunchy and tasty. Pan-fry them for a nice golden-brown colour.
4. Custard Tart
Imagine digging into smooth custard filled in a shortcrust pastry, the result will be no less than a treat for your sweet tooth. This small tart recipe can complement the savoury items on your list really well.
Now that your high-tea menu is sorted, pick a nice, breezy dress from the closet and dress up.
