high tea
This British tradition is a late-afternoon or early evening meal, usually quite substantial. It originated in the 19th century as a simple, early workingman's supper. High
TEA can be served buffet-style or set on a table. It includes a variety of dishes such as
CORNISH PASTIES,
WELSH RABBIT,
SCOTCH WOODCOCK and various other meat and fish dishes. Also included are plenty of buns,
CRUMPETS, biscuits and jams, as well as an elaborate array of cakes and pastries and, of course, s
TEAming pots of hot
TEA. See also
TEA INFUSER;
TEA.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
What's this?