24 Delicious Tea Sandwiches Perfect for Tea Parties
Looking for tea sandwich recipes for your next tea party? If you’re looking for finger sandwiches that are adorable and tasty, I’ve got them right here!
Tea Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are bite-sized sandwiches made to be eaten in the afternoon at tea time.
- Also called finger sandwiches, they should be easy to handle.
- Sized to be a light snack and to be eaten in 2-3 bites.
- Usually crustless to give it a dainty and delicate look.
- They’re the first course of an afternoon tea.
Because they’re small and easy to eat with your hands, tea sandwiches are great finger foods to serve as appetizer for parties or for baby and bridal showers.
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My Secret to Perfectly Shaped Tea Sandwiches
Cookie cutters are the perfect tool to making sandwiches look uniform.
My Cookie Cutter Pick:
Round Cookie Cutter Set
I use round cookie cutter to get my sandwiches to be all the same size -- a 2" circle can usually cut 2 circles out of each slice of bread.
Questions You May Have
How many tea sandwiches should I make for each person?
For each person, prepare 3-4 tea sandwiches if you’re serving these with scones and bite-sized sweets.
Can I make these tea sandwiches ahead of time?
The sandwich fillings can usually be prepped a day or two before.
Assemble the sandwiches the night before and cover with wax paper then a damp paper towel in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep the sandwiches fresh overnight without drying out the bread.
How can I prevent the sandwiches from getting soggy?
To keep the sandwiches from becoming soggy, make sure that there is a layer of mayonnaise or butter on the side that is touching the bread. Cucumber sandwiches are the trickiest to keep fresh so I would recommend assembling the day of.
What’s the best tea to pair with tea sandwiches?
Traditionally, black tea is served with afternoon tea and they pair great with tea sandwiches. I recommend whole loose tea like Ceylon or Darjeeling and you can’t go wrong with a classic black tea blend like Earl Grey.
Tea Sandwich Tips
- Frozen bread cuts a lot more neatly than room temperature bread.
- Get a loaf of white bread that hasn’t been sliced and cut it horizontally to get the most surface area to cut bread circles out of.
- For messy fillings, it’s easier to handle if you put them into plastic sandwich bags and use it as a piping bag by cutting off a corner.
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24 Tea Sandwiches for Tea Time
Serve these mini sandwiches with perfectly brewed tea and your guests will be raving!
Cucumber
Classic cucumber tea sandwiches with chive butter. The two-bite sandwiches are easy to make and quick to assemble.
Ham and Cheese
Super easy to make, these tasty small bites are great to make with kids. All you need is a cookie cutter!
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato in an adorable stacked tea sandwich.
Tomato, Mozzarella, & Basil
A tasty tea sandwich made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Egg Salad
A delicious egg salad between two pillowy slices of white bread. Egg salad can be made a day ahead.
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Kid-friendly peanut butter and jelly tea sandwiches.
Fluffernutter
Peanut butter, Marshmallow Fluff, and Nutella tea sandwich makes for a sweet tea sandwich.
Turkey Tarragon
“Imagine your favorite chicken salad, with the gourmet factor turned up.”
Spicy Avocado Egg Salad
“Creamy avocados, hard boiled eggs mixed with sour cream, and a few hot spices and sauces” make up these adorable (and spicy) tea sandwiches.
Radish Rose
Make your next tea party Instagram-worthy with these radish rose tea sandwiches.
Prosciutto Rose
An easy-to-make prosciutto rose tops this tea sandwich with goat cheese and basil.
Patriotic Ribbon
What sets these pretty treats apart from regular finger sandwiches is an extra layer of colorful filling and super thin-cut bread.
Prosciutto, Apple and Brie
“Prosciutto, brie, apple slices and peppery radish and arugula go quite well together here…”
Deviled Egg Salad
Classic deviled egg salad sandwich recipe with tips on how to prep them days ahead.
Ham and Pimento Cheese
“Pimento cheese is not only a Southern staple, but also a classic tea sandwich filling…”
Vegetable Spread
"These small finger sandwiches are delicious & perfect for those who are health conscious. Packed with veggies and low-fat yogurt..."
Sharp Cheddar & Branston Pickle
One of the easiest tea sandwiches to make, this Sharp Cheddar & Branston Pickle is tangy and hearty.
Tea Sandwich // Foie Gras
Creamy and sweet, it's the perfect tea sandwich for foie gras lovers!
Goat Cheese and Fig Jam
Creamy, tangy and sweet, this open faced tea sandwich is a perfect two-bite.
Smoked Salmon
So easy to make, so easy to eat!
Avocado & Quail Egg
A mini version of avocado toast with an egg.
Brie & Black Forest Ham
A delicious combination of ham, brie and honey mustard.
Roast Beef & Watercress
Roast beef with a little kick from horseradish.
Pea, Asparagus, and Ricotta
A tea sandwich light and fresh for the summer.
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Thanks for the article, links, recipes! Ordered the cookie cutters which worked perfectly, and the little wooden forks were just right!! Everyone loved the spicy avocado sandwiches (I made with dark rye as I could not find pumpernickel at any of my local stores), and the cucumber ones were refreshing! Thanks again!!
Wonderful! Happy to hear the tea sandwiches were hits!