Think high tea and afternoon tea are interchangeable? There is, in fact, a difference. Afternoon tea started as a social snack break for the upper classes in England between meals. High tea came about for the working classes as an evening meal that might serve as a dinner replacement. The traditional British afternoon tea consisted of tea, bread, cheese and even meat — typically served at leisure to guests on sofas. High tea was traditionally eaten at the table. So no matter what you call it, or where you choose to lift your pinkie, we’ve rounded up some of the best options for teatime.