The difference between dim sum and afternoon tea

1, dim sum is a Cantonese dish, including snacks, which are usually served in a steamer or a small plate. Usually eaten at breakfast or lunch, snacks include jiaozi, steamed bread, rice rolls and other delicious snacks. So snacks represent the demand for pure food.

2. Afternoon tea is a British tradition, which originated in the middle of19th century. Usually served in the late afternoon, including tea, sandwiches, baked cookies and cakes. Afternoon tea is regarded as a social occasion, usually for communication on specific occasions, not for eating.