How To: Host a Special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the most important women in your life, so why not treat your mom or mother figure to a fabulous Mother’s Day high tea? It can be as elegant as you’d like, with fancy teacups, tiered serving platters, and dainty tea sandwiches. Or, perhaps you’d prefer homey and quaint, with Mom’s favourite mugs and yummy snacks everyone will enjoy. Use this how-to guide as primer on how to host a Mother’s Day high tea, but choose products and recipes you like best!

At Farm Boy, we’re committed to offering you quality, value, freshness, and convenience, so consider any of our store locations as your one-stop shop for all things celebrating Mom! Learn below how to throw the best afternoon tea party so that Mom can put her feet (and pinky) up.

Sweets are a must for a proper afternoon Mother’s Day high tea. Dainty, delicate bites look beautiful on plates and pair well with a variety of teas. Look for different textures (soft versus crunchy, flaky versus gooey) to keep your tastebuds on their toes. Below are a few of our favourites that can be found in our Bake Shop. If Mom is gluten-free, we also have sweet gluten-free options in our stores.

• Flaky buttermilk scones.
• Carefully crafted in small batches.
• Available in four sweet or savoury flavours.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Orange and Cranberry Scones (250 g)

• Made from scratch by us using real ingredients.
• Available in a variety of flavours, including vegan options.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Vegan Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake (475 g)

• The lip-puckering mix of sweet and tart.
• A classic shareable springtime dessert.
• Baked fresh by us.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Lemon Squares

It may be called an “afternoon tea”, but sometimes your guests just aren’t fans of the beloved British beverage. For Mother’s Day high tea, offer a variety of drinks to reach peak host status. Hot and cold options are great to have to provide better balance to your table. A few of our recommendations are below.

• 100% organic.
• 8 caffeinated and decaffeinated options.
• Tip: Peppermint tea pairs well with savoury foods, while Earl Grey is delicious with sweets.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Organic Jasmine Green Tea (15 ct)

• Certified organic and caffeine-free.
• Available in 3 fruity flavours.
• Made without preservatives, artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Peach Hibiscus Cold Brew Herbal Tea (355mL).

• A fresh, sweet pick-me-up.
• Customize with your choice of milk.
• Made with Farm Boy™ Matcha Green Tea Latte Mix (400 g).
• More info here: Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte recipe

You don’t have to be a culinary genius to offer your guests something savoury. Tea sandwiches are a classic option that can be made with a variety of fillings, like chicken salad, cucumber, or ham and cheese. Or, you can pick up any of our delicious, high-quality nibbles in our Chef Department at your convenience. Some tasty bites we’d love on our Mother’s Day afternoon tea spread are below.

• A traditional Italian dish full of cheesy flavour.
• Served with a side of Farm Boy™ Sugo di Pomodoro.
• Tip: Try them in the air fryer for added crispiness!
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Arancini w/ Tomato Sauce (340 g)

• An elegant Mother’s Day brunch dish.
• Made the traditional French way.
• Available in 4 varieties.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Vegetable Quiche (200 g)

• The perfect bite-sized app.
• Farm Boy™ Bratwurst Sausage rolled in flaky pastry.
• A popular British snack.
• More info here: Farm Boy™ Sausage Rolls with Mustard Sauce (310 g)

Gift Mom some gorgeous florals for a classic Mother’s Day “thank you”. Our Team Members take pride in obtaining the freshest, longest-lasting blooms to keep your bouquet looking amazing. Create your own or pick up some ready-made bouquets from our stores! Some of our seasonal offerings include:

• Wonderfully scented.
• A beautiful explosion of colour.
• Offered in a colourful pot (not pictured).

• Locally grown, fresh-cut tulips.
• Available in 10- or 20-stem bouquets.
• Offered in a variety of gorgeous spring hues.

• An incredibly fragrant springtime flower.
• Rich in colour, it’ll brighten up any room!
• Offered in a beautiful vase (not pictured).

Discover more ways to celebrate Mom with our other Mother’s Day blogs: 5 Mother’s Day Mocktails with 5 Ingredients or Less and Spoil Mom: Lunch Ideas for Mother’s Day!