high tea

Example Sentences

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"I've taken Bear for a fancy high tea - he had his own one," she laughed.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

For my birthday, I just did an afternoon high tea at the Peninsula.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

Several landmarks in Hobart were lit up in Denmark’s red and white colors, as many residents celebrated with a picnic or a high tea at Taroona Beach, near Queen Mary’s childhood home.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024

And second, whatever you do, please don’t mistake your tea for high tea!

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2024

Alisha was ready to throw in the towel, but Bonnie wanted to go for high tea at the Plaza Hotel.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris