☕️ Britain's famous "afternoon tea" started as an upper-class practice in southern England in the 19th century. It soon became a popular, formal social event. Apart from tea itself, people mostly ate small, sweet snacks so that they weren't hungry between lunch and dinner.
🏭 In working-class areas in the north, meanwhile, the term "high tea" had gained prominence in the 18th century during the start of the Industrial Revolution. Although it sounds similar, this was actually people's main evening meal after a hard day's work, including warm, savoury dishes. Today, many people in the north still call this meal "tea" rather than "dinner".
People may confuse "afternoon tea" and "high tea" nowadays, but they're historically very different concepts. Having said that, afternoon tea in the 21st century is more accessible than it was in the past, meaning that people from most economic backgrounds can enjoy the tradition. 🍰🍵
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