More on High Tea and Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea

English High Tea and Afternoon Tea are almost the same thing. It started out as Afternoon Tea with the British Upper Class but as time went on the working class changed it to High Tea. It is rumored to have gotten that name because of the high table it is served on whereas Afternoon Tea is not served in that way. The main difference between High Tea and Afternoon Tea is what is served. Afternoon Tea consists of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and cakes, all accompanied by hot tea. High Tea is more like supper and has hot savory dishes, it is more like a full meal with tea. The only difference is what is served because other than that it is served at the same time from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

For more information on Teas, please see:
http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/information/what-is-high-tea/
http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/information/what-is-afternoon-tea/
http://www.smittenbybritain.com/the-difference-between-afternoon-tea-high-tea-cream-tea-and-elevenses/