Is High Tea the same as Afternoon Tea?
No! ? The Afternoon Tea Tradition started in the 1800′s when Lady Bedford had an Afternoon snack
prepared to tide her over until dinner. ? High Tea was so-called due to the high tables it was often served on. ? It was a full meal and not like anything served at a typical Tearoom. ? Many people use these terms interchangeably but they are very different things.
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