Beat the heat on summer days with a refreshing glass of peach iced tea. Sure to be a hit with the whole family, you could also make it with raspberries

Mix a jug of this classic cocktail for a summer party. It's made with equal parts of vodka, gin, tequila, rum and triple sec, plus lime, cola and plenty of ice

Mixing this summer favourite with ice-cold mint & citrus tea makes a less sweet but every bit as refreshing cooler

Make up a jug of refreshing iced tea to serve on summer days. With a subtle tea flavour, oranges, lemons and mint, it's an excellent alcohol-free party drink

Blend pink gin with iced tea and you have this unique cocktail, made with spiced rum, elderflower and pink grapefruit. Serve in a jug for a sharing cocktail

Refreshing and fruity, this delicious drink is guaranteed to please at a family picnic, barbecue or party

Easy to make and full of good things, you’ll never chuck a pineapple into your compost bin again with this refreshing pineapple and vanilla iced tea

If you love tea, but you don’t find it refreshing in hot weather, try this wonderfully fresh alternative

Look for raspberry tea bags with hibiscus to make these lollies as they bring a light floral flavour. A tasty low-fat, low-calorie, vegan treat for summer

Blend the flavour of green tea with mango, fresh mint, lime and ice to make this iced tea. It makes a wonderfully refreshing summer drink at any time of day

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

Enjoy a classic, fruity cake, packed full of plump tea-infused sultanas and raisins. Slice it into thick wedges and spread with salted butter for a satisfying treat

There are just five basic ingredients in this restaurant-style dessert. The delicate Earl Grey ice cream is perfect with salty-sweet digestive biscuit

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

Making a chocolate cake, or need a frosting for cupcakes? Our easy chocolate buttercream perfectly complements a cocoa sponge for a party or afternoon tea

Good Food reader Eve Scott shares this easy, foolproof recipe for chocolate sponge cake, perfect for a birthday, afternoon tea or weekend treat

Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too

Try this moist and gooey stem ginger cake

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

Choose your favourite filling for this easy sponge cake – we've opted for lemon curd and whipped cream, but you could have jam. Perfect for afternoon tea.

Make our iced buns for an afternoon tea party or bake sale. Learn how to pipe cream and shape dough using our step-by-step guide to make these extra special

Make these sweet iced letters and numbers with your kids during school holidays. They'll have fun making them and then devour them once ready

Try these easy cinnamon rolls with vanilla icing as a treat for afternoon tea. They're delicious served warm or cold – you can also make them ahead and freeze

Use storecupboard ingredients to make these moreish chocolate fudge crinkle biscuits. They make the perfect partner to a coffee as an afternoon treat

The blueberries in this recipe will burst in your mouth as you bite into your slice. The cake is delicious with a cup of tea, or served as an impressive dessert

Add raspberry icing to this pistachio tea cake and you'll not only get a lovely pop of colour but fabulous flavour too. It's perfect for afternoon tea

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities