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What do the English eat at tea time?

Tea time in England is traditionally a light meal or snack eaten in the mid-afternoon. Common tea time foods include sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes, biscuits, and pastries. Tea time is also a time for socializing and enjoying a cup of tea.

What is English tea meal?

An English tea meal is a traditional British meal consisting of tea, sandwiches, scones, pastries, and other sweets. It is usually served between 3:00 and 5:00 pm, and is often accompanied by light conversation. The tea meal typically consists of small sandwiches such as cucumber, smoked salmon, and egg salad, as well as sweet treats such as scones, cupcakes, and macaroons. The food is usually served on a tiered cake stand, with the sandwiches on the bottom tier, the scones and cakes on the middle tier, and the pastries and sweets on the top tier.

What is eaten at afternoon tea?

Afternoon tea is traditionally a light meal consisting of small sandwiches, scones, pastries, and cakes. It is usually accompanied by tea, which may be served hot or cold. Common sandwiches include cucumber, egg and cress, salmon and dill, and ham and mustard. Popular pastries include tarts, fruit scones, and cakes such as Victoria sponge, Battenberg, and macaroons. Tea is usually served with milk and sugar, and sometimes cream and honey.