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Afternoon tea is a British tradition that typically includes:

ASandwiches, scones and cakes, served with tea
BA full cooked meal with meat and vegetables
CA light soup served in a bowl with crusty bread on the side
DCoffee and biscuits only, with no other food served

Explanation

Afternoon tea is a traditional British custom consisting of sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and cakes, served with tea. It is said to have been introduced by the Duchess of Bedford in the 1840s.

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