In the spirit of The Great British Bake Off, The Capital, London's favourite family-owned and family-run hotel in the heart of Knightsbridge, is taking tea back to its roots as the genuine English experience it once was.  Launching on Wednesday September 9th The Capital Afternoon Tea revives those traditional British favourites: Victoria sponge, Bakewell tart and crumpets all baked by the Michelin-starred team behind Outlaw's at The Capital. 

There is no better place to fill the gap between lunch and dinner than The Capital's stylish surroundings.  From 2.30 pm to 5 pm each afternoon, for an affordable £29.50 per person, a mouth-watering selection of sandwiches includes classic cucumber, egg and cress, ham and mustard or smoked mackerel pâté with sweet treats such as the Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich and savoury bites including bacon and mushroom quiche.   Plain and fruit scones are served warm with home-made strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream. 

This delicious spread is accompanied by a selection of Jing's tea blends ranging from timeless favourites such as Earl Grey or Bohea (Lapsang Souchong) to Green tea from Japan or fruit infusions. 

The Capital's award-winning Barman, Cesar, has created two perfect afternoon tea cocktails with Sipsmith London Dry Gin for the base.  The Basil Street Spritz: blackcurrant and hibiscus infused tea and Champagne; or the Capital Citrus Blend: marmalade, orange, lime and apple juice, Bohea infused tea and Curaçao.   Afternoon Tea with one of these cocktails costs £35 per person.  The Capital Champagne Afternoon Tea comes with a glass of Ayala Champagne and costs £39.50 per person.

Prices quoted are per person and include VAT and reservation is advised.  www.capitalhotel.co.uk / 0207 589 5171

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ABOUT THE CAPITAL: The Capital is a classic five star boutique hotel at the heart of Knightsbridge in London's West End, with 49 bedrooms, plus eight suites and apartments for longer stays in an adjacent building.  Its location on Basil Street is close to Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Knightsbridge underground station, and only a few minutes' walk from the Victoria & Albert Museum and Hyde Park.  Founded in 1971, The Capital remains under the guidance of its original owner David Levin and his daughter Kate Levin.  A grand hotel in miniature, it combines the advantages of a large establishment with the warmth and attention to detail that only a privately owned luxury hotel can achieve.  www.capitalhotel.co.uk