Afternoon tea and scones
High tea: what it is and how it differs from afternoon tea
High tea began as a hearty early evening meal, while afternoon tea is a light snack of sandwiches, scones and cake. See the history, differences and what menus mean.
Afternoon tea and scones
Plain-English guides to afternoon tea, cream tea and scones: what is served, how to eat it, and how to bake scones at home.
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Afternoon tea and scones
Cream tea explained: scones, jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea
A cream tea is two scones with jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea. See what comes with it, the jam-or-cream order debate and how it differs from afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea and scones
Afternoon tea: what is served, the order to eat it and the etiquette
Afternoon tea is a light British meal of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes with a pot of tea. See what is on the stand, the order to eat it and the manners.