The Capital Hotel, winner of the UK Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence for Top London Afternoon Tea 2013, will be offering a floral Afternoon Tea this summer, inspired by the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the London social season. The tea will include a selection of homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches, featuring edible flower garnishes and ingredients. The tea is priced at £29.50 per person, or £40 per person with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne. To make reservations call 020 7591 1202, or for more information visit www.capitalhotel.co.uk
The menu, created by acclaimed chef Nathan Outlaw and his head chef Pete Biggs, will feature a selection of sandwiches and summertime treats with a floral twist, such as lemon verbena meringues; vanilla doughnuts with hibiscus & apple; strawberry & elderflower cream; rosehip & ginger cake; dark chocolate & honeycomb tart; and a lavender & almond sponge. Afternoon Tea is completed with an assortment of scones served with the hotel’s homemade jam and clotted cream. There is also a choice of 14 different teas including whole rose bud and jasmine pearl.
Guests can also enjoy The Capital’s floral cocktail, ‘The Chelsea Girl’ inspired by the Flower Show. Created by head barman, Cesar Da Silva, the cocktail is a refreshing blend of vodka, grapefruit juice, apple juice, honey liqueur and Levin Rose Wine Jelly. The cocktail will be available from the 21st of May throughout the summer.