WE have all heard the expression 'it's as much use as a chocolate teapot'.

Well the latest idea from chocolate company Lindt EXCELLENCE is exactly that.

It has just unveiled its first fully edible dark chocolate teapot which was hand crafted using 3kg of Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa chocolate.

Actress Karen Hassan from Hollyoaks, who was nominated for Best British Soap Award for Best Actress this year, launched the dark chocolate teapot which celebrates the start of a series of tea and chocolate pairings created by Lindt EXCELLENCE.

The teapot was conceived by Lindt master chocolatier Stefan Bruderer who collaborated with food artist Paul Wayne Gregory to create this one off chocolate treat.

Stefan said: "The Lindt EXCELLENCE chocolate teapot is something truly bespoke and really celebrates these new matches of tea and chocolate.

"For a nation who loves tea, pairing it with just the right Lindt EXCELLENCE chocolate can transform the humble tea break into an unforgettable and delectable experience.”

A  ‘how to’ taste guide at www.lindt-excellence.co.uk includes tips on brewing the perfect cup of tea with tasting notes aiding discovery into the exquisite flavour sensations.

The teapot is on display at Bea’s of Bloomsbury, a quintessential tearoom in London, where visitors can admire the teapot until June 18 as they enjoy their regular infusions.