Jul 13 2026
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Chai Afternoon Tea Recipe

Inspired by Tiffin Tree
Time1h
Serves6

6 Savouries 1 2 Desserts | 1 Beverage

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Ingredients

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Savouries

Desserts

Beverage

Method

Savouries

  1. 1

    Prepare Cucumber Sandwiches

    Spread cream cheese on one side of each cucumber sandwich slice. Sprinkle chives on top and assemble two slices with the cream cheese facing each other.

  2. 2

    Assemble Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

    On a slice of bread, place a layer of cream cheese, add smoked salmon, and top with another slice of bread. Cut into small triangles.

  3. 3

    Prepare Mini Quiches

    Bake mini quiches according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

  4. 4

    Serve Olives

    Rinse olives and arrange them on a platter for serving.

Desserts

  1. 5

    Prepare Mini Scones

    Bake mini scones according to package instructions. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

  2. 6

    Serve with Clotted Cream and Jam

    Split the mini scones in half and serve with clotted cream and strawberry jam on the side.

  3. 7

    Arrange Chocolate Truffles

    Place chocolate truffles on a dessert plate for an elegant presentation.

Beverage

  1. 8

    Brew the Tea

    In a pot, bring 1000 ml of water to a boil. Add black tea leaves, cardamom pods, and grated ginger. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes.

  2. 9

    Add Milk and Sugar

    Strain the tea into a teapot. Stir in 200 ml of milk and 2 tbs of sugar to taste. Mix well.

  3. 10

    Serve Hot

    Pour the chai into cups and serve hot with the savouries and desserts.

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