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Afternoon tea recipes

  1. scones Perfect scones

    No afternoon tea is complete without freshly baked scones. Try one of our easy recipes for light and fluffy scones every time.

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  2. champagne cocktail Just add fizz

    Looking for birthday party or hen party ideas? Why not plan a refined and decadent afternoon tea complete with champagne cocktails?

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  3. cake Get baking

    Browse more than 500 of our easy cake recipes to find the perfect addition to your afternoon tea.

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Plan the perfect afternoon tea with our foolproof scones, dainty macaroons and easy cake recipes. All you need is a teapot and some pretty cups.

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