This is a light meal taken in the early afternoon - consisting of tea (the drink), sandwiches (cucumber being a favourite) and small cakes - often taken in restaurants and hotels.
A cream tea involves tea, scones, jam and clotted cream. Opinion varies as to whether the cream or the jam should be applied to the tea.
In some regions 'tea' refers to an early evening meal.
A tea dance is an entertainment at which both activities can be participated in.