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  1. On 2/3/2023 at 5:38 PM, Canuker said:

    OK, my 2 cents:

    High Tea includes hot, but light, food. So croque monsieur served in the latish afternoon would be part of a high tea. It is sometimes also given to very young children, ahead of their bedtime, so the adults can enjoy dinner (or supper, if you prefer) later.

    Afternoon Tea is dainty but tasty sandwiches (e.g. salmon or shrimp )and cakes - usually including scones (which may be warm from the oven), jam and thick (clotted) cream (in lieu of butter). It is generally served a little earlier than high tea - from around 3:00pm onward. It is a very light meal and is considered to be quite sociable - it is not served in the dining room, rather in the lounge or even the library.

    Both are, of course, served with hot, properly brewed tea, typically Darjeeling and/or earl grey. In NAm, orange pekoe is a common brew too.

    Boiling water (essential) is poured over the tea leaves, in a warmed pot and left to brew for four minutes. A splash of milk in the cup is optional.

    Wow. Thanks for all of that valuable info.

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