Welcoming guests to the heart of London since 1909, leading independent hotel Strand Palace has teamed up with premium British chocolate brand, Love Cocoa, to launch ‘Strand Palace Afternoon Tea with Love Cocoa’ from Tuesday 16th May until 12th November, available at Strand Palace’s art deco-inspired Tearoom. Love Cocoa, founded by James Cadbury, the great-great-great grandson of John Cadbury, together with Strand Palace, have drawn on their British heritage to deliver a modern take on the traditional afternoon tea, with vegan and children’s menus also available. In keeping with Strand Palace and Love Cocoa’s connection with Eden Reforestation Projects, the afternoon tea supports the planet by planting one tree for every afternoon tea sold – one tea, one tree!

Showcasing an array of chocolate-inspired sweet treats that draw on Love Cocoa’s popular flavours, combined with Strand Palace’s traditional teas, the contemporary menu design has been created collaboratively between Love Cocoa and Strand. Guests will be treated to a generous selection of sandwiches including Cornish crab and samphire mayonnaise on a sweet brioche bun, luxurious truffled egg and chives on rye bread, delectable honey smoked ham and wensleydale cheese wraps and a heritage tomato tartlet with whipped buffalo mozzarella.

The crown jewels of the tea feature a sumptuous selection of sweet delights, including an exquisite espresso martini brownie with Love Cocoa coffee beans, delightful pistachio macarons with Love Cocoa caramel popcorn and a sour apple marshmallow served with a Love Cocoa white chocolate shard.

In true afternoon tea tradition, scones with blackberry jam and clotted cream will be served alongside a loose-leaf tea variety including Strand Palace classics such as White Peony with Rosebuds, Palace Breakfast and Covent Garden Blend. Guests will also be treated to a complimentary Love Cocoa chocolate bar to take home following the afternoon tea.