No Bake Afternoon Tea? Yes you can!

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt is lighter and still creamy.

black tea

🥗Healthier: green tea

💰Cheaper: black tea bags

Green tea offers antioxidants with less caffeine.

scones

🥗Healthier: oat scones

💰Cheaper: biscuits

Oat scones are healthier while biscuits are more affordable.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is budget-friendly and still nutritious.

Welcome the viewers and introduce the concept of a no-bake afternoon tea.

Mention the inspiration from a recent trip to London and the experience of afternoon tea at the Ritz.

Explain the three courses of afternoon tea: finger sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, and desserts.

Suggest three types of finger sandwiches: cucumber, egg salad, and chicken salad, and mention that pre-made options can be found in the deli section.

Advise on the type of bread to use: white bread for chicken salad and cucumber sandwiches, and brown or wheat bread for egg salad.

Discuss the size of scones and suggest that smaller scones are preferable, but store-bought ones can work in a pinch.

Mention toppings for scones: strawberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream, and suggest butter and jam as alternatives if clotted cream is unavailable.

Introduce dessert options, emphasizing chocolate desserts, and suggest cutting larger treats into smaller portions for serving.

Mention the importance of presentation and suggest using doilies, covered baskets, and pretty serving bowls to enhance the visual appeal of the tea setup.

Encourage viewers to invite friends over for their own afternoon tea and conclude the video.

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