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Preparing treats for your tea party has never been easier. Plan your menu keeping in mind that children can be finicky eaters and others may have food allergies.

Here is a decent list of ideas to get you started. The usual custom is to either serve three or four selections for both the sandwich and sweet courses.  If you can, try to balance the tea party menu to include different flavors and textures. Caffeinated tea for children is not recommended for obvious reasons. However, there are many decaf herbal blends of teas that with a bit of sugar or honey kids still love! Alternatively, there are other beverages that may be substituted and served in a teacup too.

Ok lets get to it!

Sandwiches and Savory Selections:

• Turkey
• Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
• Hummus
• Nutella Spread and Banana
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Cinnamon Cream Cheese
• American Cheese and Ham
• Cream Cheese & Cucumber
• Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
• Cinnamon Toast

Scones

• Mini Scones
• Orange Cranberry Scones
• Devonshire Cream or Whipped Cream
• Raspberry Jam

Cakes

• Spring Bonnet Petit Fours
• Mini Chocolate Tea Brownie Bites
• Gingerbread Tea Loaf
• Sticky Toffee Sponge Cake

Cookies

• Sugar Cookies – Comic Tea Sweets and Teacup Cookies
• Maple Shortbread Cookies
• Rice Krispies Treats
• Really any cookie will work

Alternate Tea Options

• Rooibos Tea
• Fruit Juice
• Fruit Shake
• Hot Chocolate
• Chocolate Milk
• Herbal Infusions
• Pink or Yellow Lemonade

If you have any cookies cutters, these will come in handy to create various shapes for your sandwiches and sweets.

Options for decorative garnishes: Colored sprinkles, sanding sugar, toasted nuts, shredded coconut flakes, food coloring, raisins, and assorted candies.

Looking for ideas for table settings and decorations?