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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!
Guys, I’m officially getting old. I just opened up my inbox to find an email informing me that my 15 year high school reunion is coming up. WHAT? How has it been 15 years since I graduated from high school? I mean I have zero interest in turning back time or reliving my high school days, but it really doesn’t feel like 15 years have passed.
But for all of the changes that have unfolded since my high school days, one thing has remained the same, The London Fog.
When we were old enough to get free periods, me and my sailor suit sporting friends (I do still really miss the uniform…) would walk over to the Forest Hill village to order ourselves a Starbucks London Fog Drink. This was the height of Mary Kate and Ashley sporting their Venti Starbucks Lattes, but we weren’t nearly old enough to appreciate or enjoy coffee. The London Fog was the perfect solution. A Starbucks London Fog tea latte that was sweet and delicious without the unappetizing taste of coffee (how little teenage Davida knew…).
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. It adds that bergamot flavor that is quintessential for a London Fog. You could also reach for lavender earl grey which is a nice variation.
- 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 syrup but vanilla extract will work just fine.
- 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 boost for those extra tired days.
Do You Need a Frother?
Nope! I prefer to use a frother since I upgraded my frother but mainly so I can eat the foam with a spoon. You can always pour your milk into a mug and heat in the microwave or heat on a stovetop, though it will be warm milk rather than steamed milk. If you have a frother I highly recommend it!
How to Make a London Fog
- Make the Tea – Boil water in a kettle. Steep your tea bag in 1/2 cup of 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 hot tea and top with frothed milk.
*If you don’t have a milk 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.
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How To Make a London Fog
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!
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 mug 1x
- Category: Drink
- Diet: Vegan
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 1/2 cup of 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!
I’d love to try lavender. Sounds very aromatherapy esque!
I recently discovered London fogs!! They are soooo tasty! The touch of vanilla really takes down the bitterness of the tea! I would love to try the lavender tea! Thanks for sharing!
We have so much in common. I was just reminded of my HS reunion this year…yikes! Where did the time go? And I drank soooo many of these in college as a light pick me up. These days I reach for matcha if I’m not feeling coffee, but I need to bring the London fog back into my rotation!
These photos are so beautiful and so cozy <3 Earl Grey is my jammmm!! Although I don't think I've ever had a proper london fog… Definitely need to get on that. Swooning over Lavender Earl Grey!!
Normally I go for a black tea with milk and sugar but that lavender earl gray like it would be so relaxing, I’d love to try it!
I would love to try the jasmine. Thanks for the giveaway!
I think the lavender sounds amazing! I’ve just discovered my love for tea after ditching coffee and I’ve been studying up on the amazing health benefits as well! I’m even planning for my very own backyard tea garden for my first little home this spring! I would love to win this giveaway!
Wow, all the nostalgia re: high school, I graduated in 2007, too. Ooh, the Olson twins, subtlety and not so subtlety shaping our lives since we were toddlers.
I had no idea a London fog could be so easy to make at home. I agree with you, the lavender sounds great. That’s the perfect floral accent for Earl Grey!
Agreed! The lavender sounds delicious! Thanks for doing this awesome giveaway, Davida!
I’d love to try lavender!
Both the lavender and Jasmine sound wonderful. I too love tea lattes, I cannot wait to make a London Fog. Thank for sharing
I usually drink Darjeeling tea steeped with some cardamom pods, with sugar and sometimes a bit of milk. I love floral flavors. I can’t wait to try a London Fog with the Earl Grey Lavender. Thanks for the recipe and fun drawing.
Lavender sounds amazing! I would also love to try jasmane. I have made london fogs a few times before, but this is by far the best one!
I would love to try the lavender. I usually drink sleepy time or chamomile at night with honey. Recently started making my own hot matcha lattes. Never heard of London dog latte, would love to try it.
I would love to try the lavender! The London fog used to be my go to but I havent had one in a while!!
I am a huge fan of twinnings, and I would love to try the new lavender flavor. I also loved the English fog recipe which I shared with a couple of my friends on pinterest, they really enjoyed the English fog as well!
I am a huge fan of twinnings, and I would love to try the new lavender flavor. I also loved the English fog recipe which I shared with a couple of my friends on pinterest, they really enjoyed the English fog as well!
I have not tasted a London fog it is now on my must have list! The Jasmine sounds lovely!
I would love to try a London Fog. The lavender blend sounds divine
Would love to try the lavender. Sounds refreshing and soothing. The London fog drink sounds fabulous, going to attempt to make one today.
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I would anyone one, but the Lavender sounds interesting! I almost picked it up today but bought some type of cinnamon instead! ?
I would love to try lavender as well
So hungry for a cup of tea now! Jasmine sounds wonderful.