Can’t think of a better way to celebrate the new season of Bridgerton (see my review) than having an afternoon tea party worthy of the ton. All the details for my table are below!
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Bridgerton-Inspired Afternoon Tea Party Menu
Classic British Scones – I used the recipe from London’s Fortnum & Mason. I cut the scones with a 2″ stainless fluted biscuit cutter. A sharp edge is key to ensuring a clean cut and the layers don’t get squashed, resulting in nice, tall scones. I served the scones with raspberry jam and Bridgerton Passion Fruit Curd, a nice change from the traditional lemon curd. It was tangy with just the right amount of zing and so creamy.
Homemade Clotted Cream – It was quite easy to make but had a long inactive time. I halved this oven recipe or alternatively, this stovetop recipe. That yielded plenty enough to fill a 16 oz. bowl.
Shortbread Wedges and Bars – Inspired by another show set in England, I have my own take on Ted Lasso biscuits recipe here. For a shortcut, this Bridgerton table has cookies made from the Bridgerton Orange Cardamom Shortbread Mix. I made two batches, bars baked in a square pan and wedges baked in my favorite shortbread wedge pan.
Vanilla Earl Grey Quick Bread – I used this Bridgerton Quick Bread Mix. It is my favorite from the collection. The Earl Grey notes go so well with the tea. I drizzled a lavender glaze on top, made with confectioners’ sugar, water, a bit of lavender extract and food coloring. Then I garnished with dried lavender flowers.
Earl Grey Tea – I had a wonderful afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Salon last spring. Earl Grey was my tea of choice. They use loose leaf but there are also tea bags. Tea was served in a beautiful Camelia Teapot but there is also the show-inspired Bridgerton Floral Teapot.
Rose Lemonade – In keeping with the English theme, I chose UK brewer Fentimen’s that I discovered while in London. This is my favorite flavor. The rose is subtle and the pink hue really pops on the table. I served it in glasses with edible flower ice cubes frozen in this silicone tray.
Dinnerware and Serveware:
These are the Floral Dessert Plates on the table. I also love this English Floral pattern, produced by English pottery brand Spode, maker of transferware for over 250 years.
I served the scones on this Small Wooden Cutting Board. The shortbread cookies are on a pedestal similar to this Pearl Footed Pedestal.
For the lemonade, I used these simple Bodega Glass Tumblers. I love using them for iced drinks, water and cocktails.