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  2. English afternoon tea - Wikipedia

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    English afternoon tea (or simply afternoon tea) is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm. It originated in the 1840s as a way for the upper class to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner.

  3. Outline of meals - Wikipedia

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    The meaning as the evening meal, now generally the largest of the day, is becoming standard in most parts of the English-speaking world. Supper – light meal eaten in the late evening; as early as 7pm or as late as midnight. Usually eaten when the main meal of the day is taken at lunchtime or high tea.

  4. Tea (meal) - Wikipedia

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    Formal afternoon teas are often held outside the private home in commercial tea rooms, function venues, hotels, or similar. [26] In Australia and New Zealand, a break from work or school taken at mid-morning is frequently known as "morning tea", and a break at mid-afternoon as "afternoon tea," both with or without the tea being drunk.

  5. The 14 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in NYC - AOL

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    Phil Mutz. Price: from $75/person Address: 18 W 56th St. (Midtown) “The Whitby offers a bright, gorgeous space for afternoon tea. I was able to enjoy my tea in the beautiful back room behind the ...

  6. Host an Amazing Afternoon Tea Party With These Recipes ... - AOL

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    Started by a peckish Duchess one afternoon in 1840, this tradition of snacking on an elegant spread of tea and treats became a centuries-long English tradition that's still valued by people around ...

  7. Tiffin - Wikipedia

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    It refers to a light breakfast or a light tea-time meal at about 3 p.m., consisting of typical tea-time foods. [1] In certain parts of India, it can also refer to the midday luncheon or, in some regions of the Indian subcontinent, a between-meal snack. [2] When used in place of the word "lunch", however, it does not necessarily mean a light ...

  8. Tea culture - Wikipedia

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    Elevenses (Las once) are a traditional Chilean meal served at mid-afternoon-night —when tea is taken along with cakes, various desserts, and various varieties of bread, which is widely used in Chile, with its accompaniments, in the manner of tea time. English (afternoon tea or high tea), It usually varies in content, depending on the region ...

  9. Tea in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    Queen Victoria was known to enjoy sponge cake with her afternoon tea – after the invention of baking powder by Alfred Bird in 1843 which allowed the sponge to rise higher in cakes, a patriotic cake, Victoria sponge, was created, named after the Queen. A social event to enjoy tea together, usually in a private home, is a tea party.