British afternoon tea service of scones, clotted cream, jam, and tea.
Cream tea
Example Sentences
"That's very Cream tea!"
Etymology & History
British afternoon tea service of scones, clotted cream, jam, and tea. Particularly associated with Devon and Cornwall (who debate cream-first vs jam-first). Tourist attraction and tradition. The term distinguishes from other tea services (high tea, afternoon tea).
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Region
West Country
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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