Afternoon Tea for Two: Romantic Ideas to Try

There’s something wonderfully simple about sharing good food with someone you love. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, planning a surprise date, or simply making time for each other, an afternoon tea for two is a relaxed and thoughtful way to enjoy quality time together.

At St Mawes Bakery, we believe the best moments don't have to be extravagant. Freshly baked treats, a pot of tea and beautiful surroundings are often all you need.

Create Your Own Afternoon Tea at Home

Transform your kitchen, garden or dining table into a cosy afternoon tea setting. Bring out your favourite teapot, use your best cups and plates, and enjoy an unhurried afternoon together.

Fill your table with a selection of freshly prepared favourites, including:

• Traditional cream teas with warm scones, Cornish clotted cream and jam
• Freshly baked saffron buns
• Buttery cruffins
• Apple crumble buns
• Traditional jam donuts
• Chocolate fudge donuts
• Lemon donuts
• Strawberry cheesecake donuts
• Apple crumble donuts

Mixing classic bakes with a few indulgent treats means there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Don't Forget the Savoury Selection

A great afternoon tea is about balance, and savoury bites are just as important as sweet treats.

Include a selection of:

• Freshly made sandwiches with your favourite fillings
• Homemade sausage rolls
• Traditional Cornish pasties

These savoury options make your afternoon tea more substantial and create the perfect contrast to the sweeter bakes.

Take Your Afternoon Tea Outdoors

If the weather is kind, pack your afternoon tea into a picnic basket and head to one of Cornwall's beautiful beaches, gardens or coastal viewpoints.

Freshly made sandwiches, sausage rolls, Cornish pasties and sweet treats travel well, making them ideal for enjoying with spectacular sea views and a flask of your favourite tea.

Celebrate the Little Moments

You don't need a special occasion to enjoy an afternoon tea for two.

It could be:

• A weekend treat
• A birthday surprise
• An anniversary celebration
• A picnic by the sea
• A relaxing afternoon after a coastal walk
• Simply spending uninterrupted time together

Sometimes, it's the simplest moments that become the most memorable.

Our Perfect Afternoon Tea for Two

If we were putting together the ultimate afternoon tea for two, we'd choose:

• Two traditional cream teas
• A selection of freshly made sandwiches
• Homemade sausage rolls
• A traditional Cornish pasty to share
• Two saffron buns
• An apple crumble bun
• A cruffin
• A traditional jam donut
• A chocolate fudge donut
• A lemon donut
• A strawberry cheesecake donut
• An apple crumble donut
• A generous pot of your favourite tea

It's a wonderful combination of savoury favourites and handcrafted sweet treats, perfect for sharing.

Make Time for Each Other

Life can be busy, but taking an hour or two to sit down together with delicious food and a proper pot of tea is a simple pleasure that's always worth making time for.

Whether you're visiting St Mawes, planning a picnic along the Cornish coast or creating your own afternoon tea at home, St Mawes Bakery has everything you need to make the occasion extra special.

Pop into the bakery to pick up freshly baked Cornish pasties, cream teas, freshly made sandwiches, sausage rolls and a tempting selection of sweet treats, then enjoy a little taste of Cornwall together.