Step 1

Make chive butter by mixing chopped chives and butter. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice cucumber. Blot cucumber slices with paper towels.The cucumber needs to be cut into two different thicknesses. Use a mandoline slicer to cut cucumber into 2 sizes. 4 slices at 1/8" and 4 slices at the thinnest setting so that it's paper thin. After slicing the cucumbers, place them flat on paper towels and blot to make sure they're dry.

Step 3

Find a round cookie cutter that's the same size as the sliced cucumber.

Step 4

Cut circles out of the bread using the cookie cutter.Avoid cutting the crust. Cut 8 bread circles.

Step 5

Assemble tea sandwiches.Spread a thin layer of chive butter on the top side of the bread, add a slice of the 1/8" cucumber, then top with a piece of bread that buttered on the side that faces the cucumber. Next, loosely fold the thin cucumber slice in half and skewer it in place with a cocktail fork.