Dorchester’s blooming great afternoon tea

CFS Afternoon Tea 2013, The Promenade, The Dorchester (High Res)

London’s iconic Dorchester hotel is launching a new afternoon tea to coincide with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

The Laurent-Perrier Floral Afternoon Tea will include tea pastries such as ‘candied lemon’, a lemon-shaped sponge cake filled with lemon crémeux and a white chocolate flocage; ‘violet’s garden’, a patch of red fruit mousse flavoured with violet, on a crunchy short bread with a fresh crystallised violet garnish; and ‘Lavender basket’, a dark chocolate tartl infused with lavender scent, decorated with a spun sugar handle.

The cakes will be served with a selection of finger sandwiches and scones complemented by Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé.

The Laurent Perrier Floral Afternoon Tea will be available from May 20-26 and will cost £56 per person.

There is also a pricey package for those wishing to stay the night. On May 23, they can have an overnight stay, afternoon tea, breakfast the next day and tickets to the show for two from £786.

Click here to book with the Dorchester