High Tea VS Afternoon Tea: What's The Difference?

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High Tea VS Afternoon Tea

People often get confused between ‘afternoon tea’ and ‘high tea’.

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What is High Tea?

It is an after-work tea served at the table with high dining chairs.

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What is Afternoon Tea?

Afternoon tea is a British tradition and is served in low and comfortable parlour chairs.

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When to have High Tea?

Due to the industrial revolution, tea-time for workers had to wait until after work.

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When to sip on Afternoon Tea?

It is served in the afternoon, precisely around 4 pm.

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What is served with High Tea?

Workers were served high tea with a satisfying meal.

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What is served with Afternoon Tea?

Treats like sandwiches, scones and cakes are served with afternoon tea.

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High Tea in Modern times

Presently, the evening meal in working class households is called tea.

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Afternoon Tea in present day and age

Today, afternoon tea is served in tea parlours.

Which one do you prefer or have had?

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