Thereās something so comforting ā and magical ā about sitting down with a warm cup of tea and a homemade treat.
But why not take it up a notch?
With a little floral inspiration (and a lot of delicious help from The Flower Food Company, you can turn your next tea time into a truly unforgettable experience!
Letās dive into the prettiest ā and easiest ā ways to elevate your tea time with floral treats and drinks.
Why Floral Flavors and Tea Are a Match Made in Heaven šø
Flowers and tea naturally go hand in hand: both are delicate, aromatic, and soothing.
Adding floral notes to your desserts ā like lavender, chamomile, or rose ā enhances the experience without overpowering it.
Itās the perfect balance of beauty and flavor!
Best Floral Treats to Serve with Tea š¼
Here are a few tea time essentials you can create effortlessly with our gourmet baking mixes:
- Chamomile Scone Mix ā Light, buttery, and filled with calming chamomile flavor. Delicious with black tea, Earl Grey, or floral green teas.
- Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix ā These buttery cookies melt in your mouth and pair beautifully with herbal or lavender teas.
- Rose Petal Tea Cake Mix ā Moist, tender, and subtly floral ā a lovely centerpiece for any tea tray!
All our mixes are crafted to be gourmet and easy ā so you get all the homemade goodness without the stress.
Find them all here!
Floral Drinks to Sip Alongside šøš¹
Tea isnāt the only floral drink you can enjoy! Try pairing your baked treats with:
- Homemade Lavender Lemonade (made easy with our mix!) ā A refreshing option for spring and summer tea parties.
- Chamomile Iced Tea ā Light and floral, perfect for warm afternoons.
- Rose-Infused Green Tea ā So pretty, and so aromatic!
Tip: Garnish drinks with edible flowers for an extra-special presentation!
How to Style a Beautiful Floral Tea Table āØ
Setting the scene is half the fun!
Hereās how to create a tea table that feels as good as it tastes:
- Scatter a few dried edible flowers across the table for a whimsical look.
- Use vintage teacups, floral plates, and linen napkins.
- Arrange scones, cookies, and tea cakes on tiered cake stands or pretty platters.
- Place small vases of fresh flowers or herbs (like lavender or mint) at each table corner.
- Set out honey, lemon wedges, and a few extra treats like macarons or fresh fruit.
Itās simple ā but so enchanting!
Quick Tea Time Pairing Ideas āšø
Treat |
Tea Pairing |
Extra Touch |
Chamomile Scones |
Black tea with honey |
(Sprinkle extra chamomile buds) |
Lavender Shortbread |
Lavender or mint tea |
(Garnish plate with edible flowers) |
Rose Petal Tea Cake |
Rose tea |
(Top cake with sugared rose petals) |
Lavender Lemonade |
Herbal iced tea |
(Add lemon wheels and lavender sprigs) |
šø Make Every Tea Time a Little Celebration
Whether youāre hosting friends, surprising your mom, or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon, tea time becomes extra special with floral treats.
And with our easy mixes and dried flowers from The Flower Food Company, itās simple to create something that looks (and tastes!) like it came from a charming tea shop.
Cheers to beautiful moments ā and even better desserts! šøšµ