Afternoon tea week: How well do you know afternoon tea? Find out with our quiz
Test your knowledge of all things afternoon tea.
According to Debrett's, should you hold your little finger in the air when drinking tea?
Yes.
No.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, should 'scone' rhyme with gone or cone?
Cone.
Gone.
Is afternoon tea known as high tea or low tea?
Low tea.
High tea.
In which order do the Cornish spread the toppings on their scone?
Cream first.
Jam first.
Why might you pour milk in before the tea?
To bring out the flavour.
If you're serving it in bone china.
How does the blend of tea used during afternoon tea differ from the traditional English breakfast tea?
It's a lot lighter.
It's a lot stronger.
Why is afternoon tea most commonly served in china cups?
To improve the taste.
Mugs were not available in England at the time of its inception.
