Tomato tea sandwich

The Tomato Tea Sandwich is a delicate, crustless finger sandwich, typically featuring thin slices of ripe tomato, a light spread of butter or mayonnaise, and fresh herbs like basil or chives, often served on soft white bread. It is a classic staple of British afternoon tea and light luncheons, prized for its simplicity and refreshing taste.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is generally low in protein and moderate in carbohydrates from the bread, with a small amount of fat from the spread. It provides vitamins like vitamin C and lycopene from the tomato, and a single, small sandwich typically contains around 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	420 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Vitamin A	50 µg
Vitamin K	8 µg
Folate	30 µg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 sandwich (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The sandwich is a study in culinary elegance, transforming humble ingredients into a refined bite. Its popularity in afternoon tea highlights the cultural importance of presentation and subtlety in British culinary tradition, where the quality of the tomato itself is the star.