06/10/2022
London Fog Tea Latte
What is a London Fog?
For those of you who don’t know, a London Fog is an earl grey tea latte with foamy milk and vanilla. The most important factors are these:
The right kind of tea- good quality Earl Grey Tea is essential
Hot, foamy milk – you can use whatever kind of milk you like but I prefer almond or oat milk in my lattes
Vanilla – Starbucks uses their pumps of vanilla but vanilla extract will work just find
Sweetener – you can opt out of sweetener but I do find a little bit of raw honey builds out the flavor of this London Fog
It was the perfect sweet drink at 16 and remains my go-to Starbucks drink. Once I was old enough to start drinking coffee (ahem, college), The London Fog became my afternoon pick-me-up during finals and remains a nice afternoon treat and caffeine post for those extra tired days.
Do You Need a Frother?
Nope! I prefer to use one since upgrading my frother bit mainly so I can eat the foam with a spoon. You can always heat your milk in the microwave or on a stovetop, though if you have a frother I highly recommend it!
How to Make a London Fog
Make the Tea – Steep your tea bag in the hot water for 3-5 mins (depending on strength preference)
Froth Your Milk – Mix together almond milk and vanilla extract and steam or froth depending on what tools you have.*
Sweeten – Stir sweetener in with steeped tea and top with frothed milk.
*If you don’t have a frother, heat up milk on stove top. It won’t get foamy but it does the trick!
Is a London Fog Caffeinated?
Yes it is. While it has much less caffeine than a coffee or espresso, Black Tea does contain caffeine. I find it’s an easier caffeine boost for that 3:00 PM crash because it doesn’t contain quite as much caffeine as coffee. You could also opt for decaf earl grey tea if you prefer.
Have you ever wondered how to make a London Fog Drink? It’s the ultimate tea latte recipe with a hint of sweetness and boost of caffeine. Perfect for cold winter mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups!
INGREDIENTS
1 Earl Grey tea bag
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk of choice)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp raw honey, maple syrup or sweetener of choice
INSTRUCTIONS
Steep your tea bag in the hot water for 3-5 mins (depending on strength preference)
Mix together almond milk and vanilla extract and steam or froth depending on what tools you have.*
Stir sweetener in with steeped tea and top with frothed milk.
Enjoy hot!
*If you don’t have a frother, heat up milk on stove top. It won’t get foamy but it does the trick!