High Tea With The Empress Recipe
Join us as we turn your afternoon into an exquisite symphony of flavors and refinement. High Tea with The Empress includes a variety of black, green, herbal, white, oolong, and rooibos teas, and a selection of savory snacks including truffle egg sandwiches, house baked scones, and a scrumptious array of sweet treats.
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Ingredients
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Teas
Savory Snacks
Scones
Sweet Treats
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Brewing the Teas
Boil water and steep each type of tea for the recommended time. Serve in individual teapots or cups.
Savory Snacks
- 2
Making Truffle Egg Sandwiches
Boil eggs for 10 minutes, cool, peel, and chop. Mix with truffle oil, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Spread on bread and cut into triangles.
Scones
- 3
Baking the Scones
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sugar and dried fruit. Add milk gradually until dough forms. Roll out and cut into rounds. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Sweet Treats
- 4
Preparing Assorted Pastries
Arrange assorted pastries on a serving platter. Melt chocolate and use for dipping or drizzling over pastries.
