How to Make a London Fog Drink (London Fog Tea Latte)

This simple recipe details how to make a London fog tea drink just like the one you would find in a coffee shop! This tea latte is made with Earl Grey tea, a black tea with hints of bergamot, combined with a lovely natural vanilla flavoring and topped with steamy foamy milk. This drink is warm and comforting and straightforward to make!

Earl Grey is one of my favorite teas of all time. I regularly enjoy a cup of Earl Grey whether it is hot, iced, an Earl Grey milk tea, or a London fog tea latte.

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What is a London fog drink?

A London Fog is a popular tea latte made with Earl Grey tea and vanilla flavoring. It can be enjoyed hot or iced and sometimes it is also infused with lavender.

Why you will love this London Fog Tea Latte

• So Delicious, perfect amount of Earl Grey tea and vanilla for amazing flavor!
• Easy to Make
• Fully Customizable
• Economical

Ingredients in a London Fog Drink

• Earl Grey Tea – You can use your favorite brand of earl grey tea. Teavana, Harney and Sons, and Twinnings are popular brands. I’ve found that Trader Joe’s also has a great earl grey tea! Earl grey tea is a black tea flavored with bergamot. Each brand has its own unique touch, so try a few different ones to see what you like best. For this recipe, you can use loose-leaf or tea bags. 
• Milk – Use your favorite milk in this recipe. To make this recipe vegan or dairy-free, use unsweetened plant-based milk. Oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk are popular options. You can also make this recipe using full-fat dairy milk, or a combination of milk and half and half for an extra-rich luxurious tea latte.
• Water – Don’t overlook the water that you use to make tea. Freshwater tastes better and I like to use either filtered or spring water to make my tea.
• Vanilla – I used vanilla extract for this recipe and it was perfect. 
• Sugar – To make this recipe, I used regular granulated sugar. You could also use liquid cane sugar or vanilla syrup to sweeten this tea. If you prefer to avoid sugar, you could try stevia, honey, or even maple syrup.

How to Make a London Fog Drink

Making a professional London Fog Latte at home isn’t as hard as one might think and it doesn’t require a lot of fancy kitchen gadgets to get that coffee shop-worthy taste!

• Make Tea – Prepare your tea by adding hot water to your teapot. Swirl around and discard. This heats up your pot and prepares it for steeping tea. Add tea to your warmed-up teapot and pour over the water. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. See here for a full guide on making tea in a teapot.
• Stir in Sugar and Vanilla – Once your tea has finished steeping and while it is still very warm, add in sugar and vanilla and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the tea into your serving cup.
• Steam and Froth Milk – After steaming and frothing your milk, pour over tea and enjoy!

London Fog Tea Latte Recipe

Kitchen Tools

• Milk Frother
• Teapot

Ingredients

• Earl Grey Tea
• Milk
• Water
• Vanilla
• Sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare your tea by adding hot water to your teapot. Swirl around and discard. This heats up your pot and prepares it for steeping tea. Add tea to your warmed-up teapot and pour over the water. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. 
2. While the tea is steeping, steam and foam milk.
3. Once your tea has finished steeping and while it is still very warm, add in sugar and vanilla and stir until the sugar has dissolved. 
4. Pour the tea into your serving cup, top it with milk, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Make this recipe with any type of milk you like best from vegan plant-based or even a combination of half and half with dairy milk.
• For a classic flavor, use regular granulated sugar or simple syrup. However, you can customize this recipe by using your favorite sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or stevia.
• If you prefer an iced tea, allow the tea to cool completely after steeping. To finish and serve, pour tea over ice and top with cold milk.
• Looking for that lavender flavor? Add hints of floral by adding a few edible lavender buds while your tea is steeping. Be cautious not to add too much lavender as it can overpower your drink.
• Use filtered water for the purest tea flavor!

How to Steam and Froth Milk for the Perfect Tea Latte

Warming your milk and creating that perfect air-whisked foamy topping for your tea is the key to making your own tea shop-worthy lattes in your own kitchen! It keeps your drink hot longer and tastes so cozy and special. Fortunately, it is fairly simple to do at home.

If you have an electric milk steamer, that is a great option. If not, simply heat your milk on the stovetop to 150°F. Using your handheld frothing wand, foam your milk for about 20 seconds.

Each device is a little different so you might have to experiment to get the perfect results. To see more on making perfect tea lattes at home, you can read how to make a tea latte here! 

Questions

Does a London Fog Drink have Caffeine?

Yes, this recipe uses earl grey tea which is a black tea and does contain caffeine. However, there are some brands that are decaf. 

Is it a London Fog Tea or Coffee?

A London Fog is a tea latte that contains earl grey tea, vanilla, sweetener, and milk. It doesn’t typically contain any coffee.

Is an Earl Grey Tea Latte and London Fog Drink the same thing?

A London Fog Latte will always contain vanilla, while an Earl Grey Tea Latte might not necessarily include vanilla in the recipe. A London Fog might also have lavender but that is not the rule. 

What is a Dirty London Fog?

A dirty London fog contains coffee of some sort, either strongly brewed or a shot of espresso.  

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I hope you enjoy this London Fog Drink recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect!