Watercress sandwich

A perfect finger sandwich for a ladies luncheon, baby shower, or when royalty comes to visit. Serve as little sandwich triangles or cut into fun shapes.

Tea sandwiches, like those you might find in a British-style teahouse, should be as petite and thin as possible. Loaves of thinly sliced sandwich bread, available at most grocery stores, are perfect for making these traditional teatime offerings.

Watercress tea sandwiches are traditional for fancy ladies’ luncheons, but these cream cheese and peppery watercress-filled sandwiches also make great party appetizers and are a quick-and-easy after-school snack for the kids.

It’s officially back-to-school season, and September has us thinking about sandwiches here at Brit HQ. If you’re looking for a way to upgrade a brown bag lunch, we’ve got five tasty tea sandwiches that are way better than your plain PB&J. Bonus: you can make each one in under 5 minutes. You can cut them into fun shapes for the kiddos, too.

During Victorian times, children used to take watercress sandwiches to school in place of meat ones. I love them, especially when cut into small trianges and served with a cuppa (cup of tea!). Use the freshest bread - I like to use wholemeal, and a fresh salted farmhouse butter. I have included a soup idea at the end of the recipe, to be made with the excess stalks! So a soup and sandwich recipe then!

Indian-inspired Tea Party Sandwiches for your next Indian Afternoon Tea. A Desi spin on the classic finger sandwiches.

The classics are the best! This sandwich is simple but delicious with egg salad and watercress.

Light and refreshing. A must for afternoon tea.

A cucumber sandwich is perfect for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. Quality ingredients, and the easiest directions ever, make these the best!

This sandwich is simple and simply wonderful. You'll start with our perfect hard boiled eggs recipe, linked in the ingredients list. Then you'll season the egg mixture assertively — with more salt and pepper than you think — so it's flavorful enough to carry the whole sandwich.