What is an Afternoon Tea and High Tea?

What is an Afternoon Tea and High Tea?

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Deciphering British Tea Time: Menus and History

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High Tea versus Afternoon Tea

The Fir Eats / Elnora Turner

Outside of the UK many people refer to afternoon tea as ‘high tea’. Although the idea of high tea as a meal with dishes such as scones and sandwiches is common this is not really correct from a traditional or historical perspective.

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