Low Tea Menu for the Most Popular Style of Tea PartyIn Victorian times, low tea(also called a 'full tea') was a tea that was typically served in a 'parlor' or living room type of setting using side tables, and a tea cart or tea/coffee table to serve from. It is called so because of the tables used ~ they are lower than a dining table. It is not unusual now though, to serve a low afternoon tea at the dining room table, especially if you are serving something that may be tricky to eat or that requires silverware other than a spoon for tea. Most teas offered in tea rooms/shops are low teas because of the nature of the food offered, but are served at a 'high' table. N.B. A true high tea will be a full dinner with some or all of the following: soups, meats, casseroles, a vegetable dish or two, scones, breads, cakes and other sweets. Although more food options are served like tea sandwiches, scones, special desserts, candies/chocolates... it is still considered like a snack. Therefore, when helping yourself or being served, do not expect a lot of food. One or two of each item is normally appropriate. Seconds may be passed or a return to the buffet table may be indicated, but the same principle applies ~ one or two of each item. The courses are served in this order: Savories: Tea sandwiches, seasoned scones, and any other appetizers. Scones: Plain scones, sweet scones, other tea breads. Sweets/Pastries: Tea cakes, cookies/biscuits, confections. Additional Information:
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