What is English “high tea”?
English high tea is the custom of taking tea with some kind of light meal that may include a sandwich, pastry, scone, fruit, etc. The emphasis is on presentation and conversation. The custom arose because of the English tradition of having late dinners. Anne, The Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861), used to complain of a sinking feeling in the late afternoon, and afternoon tea was a way to keep her going until dinner. She would invite friends over for tea and conversation, and the practice soon spread and became quite popular in her time and remains so today.
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