Afternoon Tea News: Wimbledon Tea at the Dorchester, London

Celebrate the Wimbledon season at the Dorchester!

With tennis ball cakes and a wimbledon mousse, the Dorchester's offering looks set to take centre stage this summer. read more here:

Wimbledon, the world's most famous tennis tournament will be celebrated at The Promenade at The Dorchester. Enter into the spirit of the occasion by enjoying one our special Wimbledon Afternoon Teas, with Champagne, tennis inspired cakes and pastries, and strawberries & cream, naturally. 

What do you think? Are you loving this tea as much as us? Comment below with your thoughts or message us at @TeacupReview

Champagne Wimbledon Afternoon Tea and Pastries, £55.00 per person, Five sittings Daily: 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 4.45pm and 5.15pm, A discretionary service charge will be added to your bill. All prices include VAT. For further information, please telephone The Dorchester on +44 (0)2076298888 or email restaurants.TDL@dorchestercollection.com. Visit their WEBSITE

Afternoon Tea News: Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea at the Corinthia,London

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Chelsea Flower Show at the Corinthia!

Ever wondered how the garden would taste if it were made of cake? Of course you haven't, but now you don't have to because the Corinthia has created a an Afternoon Tea garden for your delectation. Celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show in style with a chocolate bamboo skewer and edible flower pot.

Here's what you can expect:

In celebration of the RHS Chelsea Flower show our dedicated pastry team at Corinthia Hotel London have created a unique Afternoon Tea with a floral theme.Almond and poppy cake raspberry mousse will take the guise of the delicious “Wild Meadow Garden” or a chocolate fudge cake with chocolate frosting and fresh cherries, decorated with a trowel and hose pipe will be referred to on the menu as “Potting shed”.You will be sure to leave the experience feeling very floral indeed!

What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or at @TeacupReview!

For more information and booking, please visit the Corinthia website at:

http://www.corinthia.com/en/London/chelsea-flower-show/

Afternoon Tea News: Chelsea Flower Show Floral Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester, London

This summer marks the Chelsea Flower Show's one-hundredth anniversary and to celebrate London's top Hotels are launching a series of themed teas. Read below to find out what's on offer at the Dorchester.

Chelsea Flower Show Tea

Here's what they had to say about this exciting new tea:

Inspired by Chelsea Flower Show’s centenary in 2013, The Dorchester’s executive chef, Henri Brosi, has designed a collection of floral-inspired cakes and pastries to complement the finger sandwiches and freshly-baked warm scones, as part of our award-winning afternoon teas in The Promenade.

After enjoying this afternoon tea you’ll also receive a small gift of a lavender bag, from our florist, to scent your home.

So what do you think? We're loving the idea of take home lavender - let us know if you're heading over there!

The Dorchester's Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea will be available in The Promenade from 20th - 26th May 2013. (Daily sittings at: 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 4.45pm and  5.15pm accompanied by a pianist) Prices start at £51.00 pp with a glass of Laurent-Perrier NV Champagne. 

Prices include VAT and exclude a discretionary service charge of 12.5%.

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Restaurant Reservations at The Dorchester on +44 (0) 20 73176501, email restaurants.tdl@dorchestercollection.com  or visit their website HERE

Afternoon Tea News: Easter Afternoon Tea at The Hilton Park Lane and Manchester

The Hilton Hotel has revealed their new Easter Afternoon Tea selection, with goodies which will excite and delight your taste-buds!

Easter Afternoon Tea

Based on their 'Confessions of a Chocoholic' Tea, The Hilton Park Lane's new Easter offering is certainly a feast for the eyes. If you're in London and fancy a special bank holiday treat, then this could be just the thing for you - with mini egg towers, macaroons and a chocolate plate, we think that it's going to be a pretty special Tea - definitely not one to be missed!

Manchester Hilton - Cloud 23 Easter Tea

Can't make it to London? Why not head over to Manchester to try the Hilton Cloud 23 limited edition Easter Tea? 

Available for a short time only, the menu is set to include: A selection of finger sandwiches with fillings incl. poached salmon and dill, roast chicken and stuffing, ham and mustard, and egg mayonnaise and cress; Chocolate chip and plain scones with home-made chocolate and nut spread; traditional Easter simnel cake; A Chocolate nest with chocolate eggs; Chocolate orange macaroons; White chocolate and raspberry mouse and a bag of chocolate mini eggs.

Sounds pretty impressive, don't you agree?

If you're lucky enough to try either of these teas over weekend, be sure to drop us a line with your thoughts!

Information about Park Lane Easter Afternoon Tea Packages can be forund HERE

Manchester's Cloud 23 Easter Afternoon tea is priced at Priced at £37.50 pp and includes a glass of Pommery Champagne and yummy chocolate cocktail. For more infromation and booking visit their website HERE

(Available on the 29^th, 30^th, and 31^st of March 2013 and on 1^st April 2013.)