For the cake, crush the tea in a spice grinder or pestle and mortar ... Transfer the batter to the tin and bake for 45 minutes (checking regularly to make sure it doesn’t over brown).

To make it, you need a cake ring that is 18cm (7 in ... For the matcha (green tea powder), there’s no need to use the super-expensive ceremonial-grade quality, but do buy one that you are ...

This delicious afternoon tea cake from the Langham London is the perfect mini treat to see you through until dinner.