high tea
US /ˌhaɪ ˈtiː/
UK /ˌhaɪ ˈtiː/

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high tea, tè sostanzioso
a substantial early evening meal, typically eaten in the United Kingdom and Ireland, that combines elements of both tea and dinner
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We had a lovely high tea with sandwiches, scones, and cakes.
Abbiamo fatto un delizioso high tea con panini, focaccine e torte.
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In some regions, high tea is considered the main evening meal.
In alcune regioni, l'high tea è considerato il pasto serale principale.