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high tea
This term carries a significant class-based distinction in British culture. Historically, it referred to the hearty evening meal of the working class, who returned from labor late and required a substantial meal of hot food and tea. This differs from "afternoon tea," which was a lighter, social ritual for the upper classes.
In modern global usage, particularly in luxury hotels and tourism, the term is often conflated with "afternoon tea." In these contexts, it describes an upscale, formal service of finger sandwiches and pastries. Users should be aware that using "high tea" to describe a fancy tea party may be technically inaccurate in a traditional British historical context, but is widely accepted in contemporary hospitality.
Meanings
Examples
Let us meet at the hotel for high tea at four o clock.
The family gathered around the table for a hearty high tea of meat and potatoes.
I wonder if they serve scones with clotted cream during high tea here.
Would you like to join us for high tea this afternoon?
The working class typically ate high tea as their main meal of the day.
She wore her finest dress for the high tea party at the manor.
The menu for high tea includes a variety of finger sandwiches and delicate pastries.