挺有意思!我原来一直以为就是high tea,查了一下,原来是这样:
High Tea Versus Low Tea
Most Americans have a set idea of what English tea time means: formal dresses, delicate finger foods, and hot tea all served on the best china. In reality, there are two types of tea time in England:
Low tea or afternoon tea
High tea or “meat tea”
Afternoon tea or low tea is what Americans picture when they think of tea time: tea served with light snacks such as crustless sandwiches, crumpets and scones. This custom originated among the upper classes, as they had both the time and the money to have an extra meal between lunch and dinner.
High tea, on the other hand, is a full meal served with tea, including meat, bread, side dishes and dessert.
The custom of high tea originated in working class homes, where it was the main meal of the day. Amusingly, Americans tend to say “high tea” when they are really referring to afternoon tea.