An afternoon tea service where a cake is served for a special occasion.
Celebration Tea
sel-eh-BRAY-shun TEE
ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən tiː
Example Sentences
"The tearoom offers a celebration tea package with a birthday cake."
"We had a lovely celebration tea for Mum's 70th birthday."
Etymology & History
A late 20th-century commercial term used by hotels and tea rooms to describe an afternoon tea service enhanced with a special occasion cake. Evolved from traditional afternoon tea customs as venues sought to cater to birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations.
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