Typically a high tea is a real meal eaten at a 'high' table. Foods such as meat, potatoes, casseroles and breads were served traditionally. It is/was dinner to people in England, Ireland, Australia... When they say we are going to have 'tea', it doesn't mean they are going to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea. It is their main meal of the day.
High tea was served at a 'high table' like the dining room table. Low tea, or afternoon tea was served at low tables, like end tables, or tea tables (like our coffee table).
Nowadays, the high tea has become known (especially in America) as a fancy afternoon tea, and lighter foods are served compared to a dinner, but more substantial than an afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea - but this is a dated institution.
Egyptians would have a tea time in the middle of the afternoon. It was also served with milk, lemon, and sugar.
Afternoon tea - but it doesn't happen any more.
An afternoon tea party is often referred to simply as "afternoon tea." It typically involves a light meal served in the afternoon, featuring a selection of teas accompanied by a variety of sandwiches, scones, and pastries. This elegant social gathering is traditionally associated with British culture and is a delightful way to enjoy a leisurely break during the day.
The definition of "high tea" in Great Britain is the exact opposite of the American definition, which links "high" with "formal." In England, afternoon tea is an elegant, social meal served at about 4 p.m. with very small sandwiches (watercress, fish paste), cake and biscuits (English for cookies). The tea is served from a tea pot as opposed to putting tea bags into cups of hot water. And you never, ever, lift the little finger of the hand that holds the cup! In Devon and Cornwall afternoon tea may include clotted cream served on scones with jam. Then there is strawberry cream tea served with . . . you've guessed it, strawberries. High tea, on the other hand, originated as a meal for laborers and is served later in the day at about 5 or 6 p.m. as an early supper, often for children. It is a more substantial meal and may consist of sausages and eggs, beans on toast or canned spaghetti.
An afternoon tea is a formal meal comprising light snacks.
because it all ways cold in the afternoon
They are traditionally eaten with afternoon tea in places where they have afternoon tea. I like them for breakfast.
if u eat afternoon tea in a restaurant, its an extra meal to pay for.
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Afternoon Tea was popularized by Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th century. She started the tradition of having a light meal and tea in the afternoon to curb her hunger between lunch and dinner. So, while she didn't technically "invent" Afternoon Tea, she definitely made it a thing.