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For many people, when they think about high tea sweet, delicious treats may be what comes to mind first. But, for those of us who enjoy a balance between savory and sweet offerings there are a ton of delicious, savory treats that are easy to make, wallet friendly, and fun to make. These are our favorite savory high tea recipes for you to enjoy!
See also: These are some more easy high tea recipes to add to your high tea menu!
Our Favorite Savory High tea Recipes
Look no further for savory high tea ideas and begin planning your next high tea today. Scones, cakes, tarts and other sweets are the usual fare. But you can enhance your afternoon tea experience with lots of scrumptious, savory flavors! The most complicated aspect of the tea will be choosing the right teas to pair with your offerings. My favorite teas for savory appetizers include: English, Irish, and Kenyan teas.
In fact, I love these three robust teas so much that every time I’m in England I purchase a ton from Tesco, an affordable grocery chain that I love. I’m convinced that if anyone checks my luggage they will think I’m a tea smuggler. Before you start planning your next high tea choose the teas you’ll be serving, then plan which treats below will pair well with your teas.
Savory High Tea Recipes
A Baking Journey
Savory muffins are one of my favorite things to eat, but they aren’t as common as sweet muffins. These muffins will be a hearty hit at your next high tea.
Living Sweet Moments
There is nothing more sublime than tuna tartare. The key is to purchase the best quality tuna that you possibly can. Paired with a light, lemony tea this appetizer will have your guests asking for more.
Living Sweet Moments
Gougeres are basically cheeseballs. Winning! Light, airy, and oh so good. You’ll have a hard time only eating one.
Homemade Lovely
I know this is a savory appetizer list. Hear me out! For some people, blueberries aren’t as sweet as other berries. These little treats will balance out the sweeter options at your next high tea.
Tasty Galaxy
Smoked salmon or gravlax are delicious without being too fishy tasting. These salmon bites are keto friendly with the addition of cucumber slices instead of using crackers.
Tasty Galaxy
Uplevel your avocado toast by adding smoked salmon into the mix. I can’t wait to do this the next time I’m in the mood for avocado toast and all of your high tea guests will do the same!
Tasty Galaxy
Deviled eggs are tricky in their simplicity. It’s so easy to get them wrong and so easy to make them into a standout appetizer for your next high tea.
Confessions of a Baking Queen
These rolls are surprisingly easy to make and are a welcome addition at your next high tea. If you’re American, you may think of these sausage rolls as pig in a blanket’s spicy cousin.
Confessions of a Baking Queen
If you're bored with traditional chicken salad, it’s time to give this curried chicken salad a try.
It’s Not Complicated Recipes
In my opinion, everything's better with bacon. These cute and tasty pasties validate that opinion.
It’s Not Complicated Recipes
Goat cheese, bacon and onion are combined to create a mini tart that melts in your mouth. For such a simple recipe tarts always end up looking sophisticated and taste delicious.
It’s Not Complicate Recipes
The key to making these beautiful tartlets is getting the freshest ingredients possible. I love how the three main ingredients: cheese, tomato, and basil look when they’re combined together.
Wholesome Yum
I remember loving mozzarella sticks as a kid. There is nothing more enjoyable than hot melted cheese dipped in a spicy tomato sauce.Enjoy these keto friendly mozzarella sticks whenever the mood strikes you.
Keto Corn Dog Recipe (Mini Muffins) - 1 net carb! | Wholesome Yum
Wholesome Yum
These mini corn dogs will have adults and children coming back for more at your next high tea.
A Hedgehog in the Kitchen
I’m going to tell you a little secret, I absolutely love sardines and I’m convinced that they are a misunderstood food.This recipe is a French twist on a traditional American food and it’s sublime.
A Hedgehog in the Kitchen
I can’t wait to make this appetizer the next time I have a can of sardines. This is a simple, chic recipe for your next high tea or a summer no cook treat.
This Old Gal
Feta cheese makes egg bites zing and the sous vide cooking technique makes the bites pillowy. Pair them with a mimosa and your high tea will be a huge hit.
This Old Gal
Grab your pressure cooker and get ready to make some quiche. These mini quiches also happen to be keto friendly and gluten free. Mushroom lovers rejoice!
Little Sunny Kitchen
Grab a bag of dried chickpeas and prepare them the night before. Then get ready to create these tasty treats. Hosts can also create a falafel bar with additional fixings such as onion, tomatoes, and a nice sauce to top your falafels.
Little Sunny Kitchen
Non-vegans and vegans will love these potato cakes. This staple friendly dish makes a surprisingly sophisticated dish.
Veg Recipes of India
If you’ve been looking for a recipe using the pastry sheets that you purchased last month, here it is. What I love about these puffs is how spicy they are.
Sweet and Savory by Shinee
These aren’t your traditional crepes. What makes this recipe unique is how cheese is added to the actual crepe batter instead of cooking the batter then adding cheese on top.
Sweet and Savory By Shinee
This savory appetizer is ridiculously easy to make. And, you can purchase all of the ingredients pre-made so that you can assembly the monkey bread quickly.
A Mummy Too
If you’re looking for a kid and adult friendly high tea appetizer, these quiches are a perfect addition to your high tea treats.
Recipes from a Pantry
These mini frittatas are also keto friendly in case you’ve invited guests who are eating a keto based diet.
This Healthy Kitchen
This non-traditional appetizer is perfect for a savory high tea offering. It’s also gluten-free and vegan for the guests who need it.
This Healthy Kitchen
Tater Tots are reimagined in this recipe by using zucchini instead of potato to make them a little healthier.
This Healthy Kitchen
I hate bananas, but I absolutely love plantain chips. Sriracha and maple syrup are the key to making the chips sweet and spicy.
Rhian’s Recipes
Chickpeas are such a versatile and fun ingredient to cook with and that holds true in the following recipe.
Rhian’s Recipes
This is a fun and easy recipe using a pantry staple and ingredients most homes have in their fridge.
Happy Kitchen
This quiche is beautiful. Instead of using eggs, cashews are the ingredient that ties this vegan quiche together.
Happy Kitchen
Tempeh isn’t for everyone, but if you enjoy a hearty nutty taste and texture, this sandwich is for you.
Cass Clay Cooking
I’m always looking for ways to use pesto and this vegan pizza is the perfect opportunity to use it. Olives, arugula, spinach, and garlic give these individual pizzas a spicy, tart flavor that I enjoy.
This tarte is so beautiful. Really it is. And, it tastes as good as it looks. Even the most unskilled cook can recreate this recipe.
House of Nash
I remember the first time I ate quiche, I was in the 7th grade and was allowed to go on my 1st spend the night. My friend Marcy’s mom served us quiche. I didn’t like it. Many years later I lived in France and I fell in love with it. This quiche is so dang good.
Wanderlust and Wellness
If you’re a hostess looking for a savory appetizer to serve at your next high tea, this tart should be high on your list. It uses two ingredients that are incredible when paired together: asiago and bacon. And, the end result is pretty to look at.
Wanderlust and Wellness
I love cheese but cheese doesn’t love me. I’m constantly searching for cheese alternatives and this one is a quick and easy recipe that anyone can whip up. Do factor in the need to soak the nuts the night before.
Rhian’s Recipes
This vegan chicken salad could be served with crackers, as a sandwich, or on crostini. This recipe is also pantry friendly because it calls for canned chickpeas.
Southern Bytes
This wallet friendly dish is one of my favorite dishes. Even though this recipe is the classic recipe, feel free to add your favorite ingredients such as cheese or bacon.
There you have it, 39 tasty and easy savory high tea appetizers for high tea aficionados who get tired of sweet options only at high tea.
There you have it, 39 tasty and easy savory high tea recipes for afternoon tea aficionados who get tired of sweet options only at high tea. Even if you’re just a beginner, these recipes are a really accessible way to get into the high tea lifestyle! Pour a cuppa, and relax while you enjoy some good, homemade bites that are perfect for sharing! Even if you won’t want to!