The proper order of tea courses is often a topic of debate.
I was taught to serve the three course afternoon tea in the order shown here:
1. Bottom tier (first course) Sandwiches and Savories
2. Middle tier (second course) Scones with Clotted or Devonshire
Cream and Jam
3. Top tier (third course) Pastries and Sweets
A few examples in photos below:
(The bottom photo and the graphic are from the internet)
