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I asked someone who worked at the Peninsula what portion of the high-tea guests were from mainland China.
Existential Shanghai 2010
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You can choose several ideas like a Beach or Pool party, a casual high-tea in your backyard, a high-end formal party at a banquet hall.
Archive 2008-06-01 2008
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If its just a bunch of people hanging out on friday night, or a high-tea with movies and games, you don't need to fret that much as you know your friends and their taste.
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You can choose several ideas like a Beach or Pool party, a casual high-tea in your backyard, a high-end formal party at a banquet hall.
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If its just a bunch of people hanging out on friday night, or a high-tea with movies and games, you don't need to fret that much as you know your friends and their taste.
Archive 2008-10-01 2008
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At this stage, I think high-tea fare, such as delicate sandwiches and small cakes will be on the menu.
Sisterhood Kirsty 2006
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At this stage, I think high-tea fare, such as delicate sandwiches and small cakes will be on the menu.
Archive 2006-03-01 Kirsty 2006
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Fox, who had enjoyed a substantial high-tea, sat on the edge of the bed, smoked his pipe and watched his chief get ready for his dinner-party.
Death of a Fool Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1956
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After a high-tea as good as any they had had, they went for a walk down the honeysuckle-scented lanes, accompanied as usual by the five dogs.
Five Go Down To The Sea Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1953
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It wasn't an ordinary afternoon tea, it was a high-tea.
The Circus of Adventure Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1952
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