With afternoon tea being so quintessentially British, why not try incorporating some culture into the day? Small details like bunting, napkins and musical choices with strong British influences will help to transport you and the kids back to the 1800s, where the meal originated.
Decorations to match your theme don’t have to be expensive either: grab your laptop and look for some printables you can display around your tea party. Whether they make their own bunting by threading brown jute twine through a selection of images, or you’ve printed out some colour-by-numbers pictures, make sure you get the kids involved with the decoration process to add an extra-special touch to the day.
Mix it up a little and bond over cooking by making some homemade pastry goods like mini quiches, pies and sausage rolls for everyone to tuck into. Or, create a brand-new recipe together to make your own tradition to add to future afternoon teas. As it’s not advised for kids to drink caffeine, you’ll have to supply them with something to make them feel grown-up and special too: a tea party–friendly option of elderflower cordial served in teapots and cups will do the trick. If they insist on having a tea-like drink, there are many brands of caffeine- and sugar-free iced tea drinks available in the supermarkets, or recipes to browse online.