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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.
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∙ 15y agoAt high tea, an early evening meal eaten at around 5 or 6 pm, cold meats, eggs or fish, cakes and Sandwiches would usually be served. Formal afternoon teas, such as those served at major hotels, are now often mistakenly referred to as 'high tea'. They are, in fact, 'afternoon tea', a light meal eaten between 3 and 5 pm and including sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries ... and, of course, tea. In earlier days, when afternoon tea was served to morning callers (who, despite the name, actually called in the afternoon), the savoury and sweet foods served were both small enough and dry enough to be eaten while wearing gloves, which were not removed for the repast.
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What is traditionally served at 4 pm in England?
Afternoon tea
What is traitionally served at 4 pm in England?
Afternoon tea - but this is a dated institution.
What do Egyptians have for tea?
Egyptians would have a tea time in the middle of the afternoon. It was also served with milk, lemon, and sugar.
What's traditionally served at 4pm in England?
Afternoon tea - but it doesn't happen any more.
What is the difference between afternoon tea and high tea in Britain?
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.
What is an afternoon tea?
An afternoon tea is a formal meal comprising light snacks.
What is afternoon tea?
because it all ways cold in the afternoon
When scones are eaten?
They are traditionally eaten with afternoon tea in places where they have afternoon tea. I like them for breakfast.
Why is afternoon tea a luxury?
if u eat afternoon tea in a restaurant, its an extra meal to pay for.
Can you use Chinese tea leaves for English afternoon tea?
no
Who was credited for inventing Afternoon Tea?
Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford who originated the British meal "afternoon tea".
What starts with a t has a t in it and ends with t?
A teapot. The word teapot starts and ends with a T. One would use it at tea (afternoon tea). During afternoon tea, the teapot would have tea in it.
