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A G U I D E to E N G L I S H T E A
e high tea meal is more of a supper, complete with savoury dishes
such as pies, meat, fish and egg dishes as well as cheeses, breads and
desserts. Since meat is often the star of the menu, high tea may be
called meat tea. Because the food tends to be heavier, the tea is
often lighter.
A T E A B R E A K is enjoyed by people of all classes as a brief respite from
work to enjoy a beverage and snack. Since it usually occurs before
noon, it is often called "elevenses."
C R E A M T E A is any tea that includes the traditional accompaniment
of clotted cream, which is spread onto a scone. It may also be called
Devonshire or Cornish cream tea, after the important dairy-producing
regions known for creating the best clotted cream.
