evening tea
Late afternoon refreshment
Evening tea is a light meal served in the late afternoon or early evening, typically featuring tea alongside sandwiches, scones, and pastries.
The term overlaps with afternoon tea and high tea, though usage varies by region and social context.
In some households, evening tea simply means the cup of tea drunk before bed: Would you like your evening tea now?
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
- cupSmall drinking container
- teatimeAfternoon refreshment hour
- cakeFrosted baked dessert
- eventideArchaic term for dusk
candlelight · twilight · bone china · tearoom · drawing room · milk · dusk · conversation · hospitality · family bonding · sugar · herbal infusions · finger sandwiches · cucumber sandwiches · biscuits · steam · scones · pour
evening teamorning tea
Midday snack with beverage
morning coffee · breakfast · breakfast service · morning cuppa · elevenses
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