Lavazza’s Wimbledon afternoon tea is a sport, set and match

Lavazza brings Wimbledon’s Centre Court docket environment to central London, with a scrumptious serving of culinary experiences at its flagship retailer. Because the official espresso companion of Wimbledon, the globally famend Italian espresso model has curated a collection of delectable treats, from signature espresso to afternoon tea, which might be a tasty hit for avid tennis spectators and the merely sweet-toothed alike.

Positioned on Nice Marlborough Avenue, Lavazza’s flagship retailer, which opened in November 2023, has had a summer season refresh, with interiors donning the enduring purple and inexperienced Wimbledon colors. When looking the array of unique treats, you might begin with its ‘Tennis Ball Cake’, which gives an almond praline base and an almond sponge. Inside you will see a pointy citrus compote, which is balanced out by the sweetness of an ethereal vanilla mousse, and the crunch of a hazelnut crumble.

This makes an ideal match with Lavazza’s ‘Wimbledon Signature Cappuccino’. Positively not your common cappuccino, it has mint-infused base notes, partnered with white chocolate, and topped with a creamy foam. Nodding to the tennis competitors’s color palette, the cappuccino is completed with a dusting of vibrant purple potato powder – making a enjoyable and playful twist to your mid-morning brew.

Stepping away from the crowds, or maybe ducking inside, to shelter from London’s unpredictable climate, Lavazza has created a ‘Wimbledon Afternoon Tea’. It gives miniature candy and savoury bites, together with the ‘Tennis Ball Cake’, and a strawberry and basil macaron, which gives a singular twist on the traditional strawberries and cream normally dished-up court-side. Teas and coffees are additionally accessible, alongside a cocktail choice crafted by mixologist Dan Fellows, each a refreshing option to calm down into the British summer season.