Whilst they both include tea as a beverage, afternoon tea includes delicate pastries, little sandwiches, scones and cakes. Whereas high tea is typically a more wholesome meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables served after a long hard day at work.

Delectable scones, tea sandwiches, and cakes are the hallmark of an afternoon tea, which is served in midafternoon. A high tea, however, includes much more substantive fare, such as meat, fish, and egg dishes, as well as breads and desserts, and is offered in the early evening.

Some sample afternoon tea menus Three tea sandwiches. Curried devilled eggs. Salad garnishes: Scones with cream and two jams: blackcurrant and strawberry rose. Whole English strawberries. Victoria sponge with raspberry redcurrant jam and vanilla buttercream. Rose lemonade with mint. A choice of teas.

Afternoon Tea, a British food tradition, is typically a three-course event – a sandwich course, scones course, and patisserie course – and can be quite an elaborate affair whether prepared by a hostess at home or enjoyed at a chic hotel or tea salon.

There aren't any rules when it comes to the food, but a standard afternoon tea menu comprises a tier of sandwiches, a tier of cakes and one of scones or teacakes. But you could also throw in pastries, pe-fours or biscuits. Don't wear yourself out by taking on too many ambitious bites.

Whilst they both include tea as a beverage, afternoon tea includes delicate pastries, little sandwiches, scones and cakes. Whereas high tea is typically a more wholesome meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables served after a long hard day at work.

Of course, never take a drink of your tea without removing the spoon first, and please never, ever sip from the spoon. Take small, quiet sips of your tea. Do not blow on the tea if it is too hot. When you are not drinking tea, place the cup on the saucer.