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With King Charles coronation happening this year, it makes sense weve all got a little British fever? Excitement? Certainly a healthy dose of curiosity from afar. Looking for a fun and easy way to dip your toes into British tradition? Throw an afternoon tea, full of adorable pastries, delicious salads, and savory treats. Check out our 40 afternoon tea recipes, then put the kettle on, pull out your nicest plates, and get ready to feel extra posh.

Afternoon tea can mean different things to different people, but some tenets we think are important are having a good mix of sweet and savory items, serving things on special dishes, and, of course, the tea! While were all for a solid cup of Earl Grey or oolong, weve also included some recipes here for if you want to shake things up. Our Thai iced tea, our kombucha, or our Arnold Palmer are fun tea-adjacent drinks perfect for adding pizzazz to your spread (theyre good for winning over tea-haters too!).

Speaking of switching things up, lets talk etiquette. For many people, afternoon tea is a time to behave a bit fancier than usual, and there are many rules you can follow if youd like to do the same, including holding your teacup (pinkies out!) to folding and unfolding your napkin in a particular ways. Were all for tradition, but are also very into making things our own. If stirring your cup without touching the sides excites you, go for it! Otherwise, feel free to enjoy other aspects of an afternoon tea, like the FOOD.

Lets start with the savory options, which per tradition should be eaten first. Weve included recipes for our deviled eggs, our flaky sausage rolls, or our Scotch eggs, as well as our classic chicken salad, our best egg salad, and our coronation chicken salad that are perfect for turning into lettuce cups or finger sandwiches (cut those crusts off!).

Next course should be sconesweve got a recipe here for our favorite versatile scones that can swing sweet or savory, as well as some shortcakes like our Bisquick strawberry shortcake biscuits and our lemon blueberry shortcakes. Serving scones with clotted cream is traditional, but weve also included some of our other fave add-ons, like homemade whipped cream, garlic butter, lemon curd, or fig jam. A little variety is nice, so have fun with it.

The final (and best!) course is the sweets! Bite-size versions of all your favorites can make an appearance here. Check out our petit fours (made with Funfetti cake!), our French macarons, our rhubarb cake (or traybake, in the UK), or our amaretti cookies for ideas, but really, anything goes. All your favorite cookies, cakes, and mini desserts can make an appearance here, so make your afternoon tea your own.

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40 Best Afternoon Tea Recipes - What To Make For A Tea Party - Delish

Ritter Public Library is hosting a Tea Party to mark the coronation of King Charles III. (Lauren Hoffman -- The Morning Journal)

The Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave., is prepared to serve up some royal treatment as it hosts a royal Tea Party event May 6 in conjunction with the coronation of King Charles III of England.

The tea is organized by Friends of the Ritter Public Library.

From interactions I have had with members of the Friends, everyone is very excited for this event, said Chloe Browne, community engagement librarian at Ritter. A ton of thought has gone in to make this event worth it for our guests.

What to know about King Charles IIIs coronation

The cost to attend is $30 a person and guarantees that guests have access to a selection of formal teas and light tea refreshments, Browne said.

"The tea was a great idea because it not only is a fundraiser for Friends but also provides guests with a chance to dress up and get fancy as well," she said. "We are encouraging guests to come dressed up and to just take the time to get fancy."

The event is geared toward adults, but all are welcome to attend.

Doors will open at 1 p.m. and will continue until the coronation concludes.

Due to the time difference, the coronation will not be viewed live.

"Our Friends have always been great supporters for the library," Browne said. "They make it possible for the various events that we hold as well as are responsible for the ongoing book sales."

Registration and payment is required for the event and can be done on the library's website.

As of early On May 4, six seats were available.

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Ritter Public Library to hold coronation Tea Party - The Morning Journal

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The Steubenville Public Library will be celebrating the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday with a tea party.

The party will not only feature both raspberry champagne tea and finger cucumber sandwiches.

A livestream of the event from Westminster Abbey will also be shown.

"It's one of those once in a lifetime type of experiences, Sarita Asawa, the librarys community outreach coordinator, said. I mean, the queen was alive for a very long time, so this is something that a lot of us grew up hearing about.

"So, being able to watch this shift in history and celebrating it at the library is so fun."

There are still some spots available, for those who'd like to attend.

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Steubenville Public Library hosting tea party to mark coronation - WTOV Steubenville

When Queen Elizabeth was inaugurated in 1953, a dish called coronation chicken was the star of her celebratory luncheon. The dish incorporated curry powder and apricot puree. This Saturday, May 6, King Charles III will be crowned. Coronation quiche, a recipe that Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have shared with the world, will be served in many homes across Britain.

King Charles has been known for years for his passion for gardening and organic agriculture, so it seems fitting that his quiche includes fresh garden spinach, broad beans (fava beans) and fresh tarragon.

Quiche kind of peaked in the U.S. in the late 1970s, so it may not strike you as a particularly trendy or interesting recipe. But quiche is solid and always a good choice. And now seems as good a time as any to bring it back into fashion. My version of coronation quiche uses sauted fresh spinach, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of nutmeg instead of tarragon. (With deep apologies to King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.)

Ive put together a menu fit for a king or wueen. This menu is also ideal for your mother or the mother in your life (Mothers Day falls on May 14) featuring a full-on British-style tea party: flaky, buttery apple and walnut scones, Coronation spinach quiche, and a variety of savory tea sandwiches.

Of course, youll need a pot of good English tea, a pitcher of milk, lemon slices and sugar cubes to celebrate the king or queen in your life.

Making scones is quite easy and so much better than the dry, crumbly ones you find in most bakeries. Small cubes of tart apple and chopped walnuts flavor a cream-based scone. The dough needs to refrigerate for at least an hour, so plan your time accordingly. Serve with butter and jam and a pot of hot tea.

Makes 12 scones.

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For the topping:

*For a nuttier flavor, place the nuts on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for about 8 minutes. Cool slightly and then chop.

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This is my adaptation of King Charles recipe for Coronation Quiche. Charles recipe uses spinach, broad beans (or favas) and tarragon. I use lightly sauted fresh spinach, a sharp English cheddar in a simple quiche batter. You can add asparagus spears or fava beans or fresh peas and mix it up.

Serves 6.

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The pastry (or one approximately 8-inch premade pastry shell):

The quiche batter:

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Tea sandwiches

Each one of these recipes makes 1 sandwich which is then cut into 4 squares or triangles. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Make an assortment of sandwiches and serve with a pot of tea.

Serves 1 to 2.

Cheese and Chutney Tea Sandwich

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Instructions

Cucumber and watercress tea sandwich

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Other tea sandwich ideas:

Tea tips:

Bring a pot of water to boil. Heat your teapot by splashing some boiling water inside and then discard. Add tea leaves (black, green, herbal) to the pot and cover with boiling water. Let steep for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the type of tea. Serve with a tea strainer, thin lemon slices, sugar cubes, honey, and a pitcher of milk or cream.

Click here for other tea party recipe ideas.

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Tea time: A feast fit for a king or queen, just in time for coronation - WBUR News

Celebrations at St Anthonys School in Margate

With the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort taking place today (May 6) at Westminster Abbey, St Anthonys School in Margate held their own Coronation Celebration to mark the occasion.

The children and adults enjoyed a tea party style lunch with sandwiches, scones and other tasty treats. A feast fit for a King!

The childrens fun packed day started with an assembly to understand what a Coronation means and how the event will unfold. Each student received a commemorative mug to take home, followed by themed activities including crown making and cake decorating in class followed by the all-important tablecloth decorating competition.

The tablecloths looked spectacular and will go down in history as a wonderful example of their creativity and team work.

Next on the agenda was face painting and an inflatable obstacle course which really put the childrens coordination and team working skills to the test once again.

Surprise guests including the Mayor of Margate and Kents Fire Brigade team making a special appearance to celebrate with St Antonys, the children were able to see a working fire engine and ask the fire team those all important questions they had.

With the scones scoffed and thirst quenched, it was time for the ice cream van to serve up some cool treats! No event is complete without a commemorative cake to cut. A big thank you to Mayor Keenfor cutting the cake and taking on the difficult job of picking competition winners.

Afternoon games were a success with children and staff of the school all joining in activities, including coconut shy, hook a duck, hoopla, tug of war to name a few.

A wonderful day was had by all.

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