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high tea

noun

British.
  1. a late afternoon or early evening meal similar to a light supper.



high tea

noun

  1. See tea

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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of high tea1

First recorded in 1825–35
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For my birthday, I just did an afternoon high tea at the Peninsula.

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“We were brought up with the King, we celebrate the King’s birthday with the boys - it’s fun to have high tea and dress up in our best outfits.â€

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“Bridgerton,†on the other hand, leans into a more sedate, swishing-skirt fantasy last served by “Downton Abbey,†which provided something of a beginner’s manual, with its high teas and themed events.

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In June, Pennyroyal will host a “Bridgerton†themed, drag high tea and a high tea for Pride.

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Several landmarks in Hobart were lit up in Denmark’s red and white colors, as many residents celebrated with a picnic or a high tea at Taroona Beach, near Queen Mary’s childhood home.

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