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English Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea (because it was usually taken in the late afternoon) is also called "low tea" because it was usually taken in a sitting room or withdrawing room where low tables (like a coffee table) were placed near sofas or chairs generally in a large withdrawing room. There are three basic types of Afternoon, or Low Tea: Cream Tea - Tea, scones, jam and cream Light Tea - Tea, scones and sweets Full Tea - Tea, savories, scones, sweets and dessert In England, the traditional time for tea was…
