High tea vs afternoon tea

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High tea vs afternoon tea

Afternoon tea

sweet cakes

mini muffin, mini brownie, chocolate, puff pastry, fruittart

scones with clotted cream and jam

savory finger sandwiches

cucumber / egg / sometimes salmon

Porseleinen Thee Set

What is the difference between high tea and afternoon tea?

Hold your cup....

A

With index finger and thumb

B

hook your index finger

C

with your pinkie up

D

index finger thumb and middle finger

What is right?

A

first milk, then tea

B

first tea, then milk

C

both at the same time

D

doesn't matter

Stir your tea...

A

back and forth

B

in circles

C

don't stir your tea

D

Why were scones placed on the top layer?

You use your knife to cut the scone

A

True

B

False

C

D

Which kind of dishes are served at an afternoon tea?

High tea

• 18th/19th century

• Working class

• Actual meal that consisted of  a mug of tea, bread, vegetables, cheese and occasionally meat.

• 'High' because it was eaten at the table.

Afternoon tea

• 18th/19th century

• Upper class 

• 'mini meal' because dinner was at 8 p.m.