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 10 year high school reunion is coming up. WHAT? How has it been 10 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 10 years have passed.
In many ways I feel like a different person (thankfully!), but I can just as easily put myself in the black oxford shoes of my 16 year old self strutting around Toronto like I own the place. I’m still unsure as to why no one informed me that wearing 3 tanks tops on top of each other or overplucking your eyebrows was NOT cool.
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 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 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
- 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.
PrintHow 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 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!
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233 Comments
Miriam
September 23, 2019 at 9:00 amI will like to try the extra bold.. my tea I usually drink it with just lemon but I am definitely going to try this recipe …
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Denise Osborn
April 10, 2019 at 12:07 amI have never heard of a London Fog but can’t wait to try it.
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Tammy
August 4, 2019 at 4:48 amI haven’t either, Denise! But it does sound really good. I’m not a huge fan of hot tea(I’m from southeast Texas, and we are known for our iced tea in the south-sweetened, of course), but I love lattes so I’m eager to try a London Fog and see if I have a new go-to drink.
Menunell
March 27, 2019 at 11:29 amI love Earl Gray Tea’s Can’t wait to try them all Have not seen the New one in the stores yet though
Dawn
March 18, 2019 at 5:16 pmThe Earl Grey Lavender sounds wonderful, yet the jasmine and extra bold do as well. I really enjoy the starbucks London Fog as well, thats why this recipe spoke to me. Thank you!
Teresa
February 19, 2019 at 2:02 pmThe lavender sounds amazing! Maybe even plain Earl Grey with a splash of rose water?
Mindy Morris
February 19, 2019 at 1:37 pmI want to try the one with lavender. I had my first london fog last week. I loved it! It was iced!
Autumn Oswald
February 17, 2019 at 10:57 pmI would love to try the lavender. I usually drink my tea with a little honey or maple syrup depending on what I am drinking. I have made a London fog … so yummy! I like mine with coconut milk.
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Victoria
February 17, 2019 at 8:45 pmI Love Earl Gray tea, wasn’t awards of the new flavors! Would love to try the Jasmine. I’ve never had a London Fog but will definitely be trying it !?
Sue
February 17, 2019 at 2:02 pmIt looks like lavender is the most wanted. It is also what I would like. I’m in my 80s and love a cup of hot tea with honey. It is so soothing and makes me feel good. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest.
Brisja
February 14, 2019 at 12:16 amI drink tea every day. I start each morning with iced tea, no matter where in the world I happen to be. I often drink hot tea at night. If I am out, and it’s cold outside, I like to have a chai. I haven’t seen these new teas yet, but am especially interested in trying the lavender Earl Grey. That sounds fabulous!
Elizabeth
February 12, 2019 at 9:58 amI’d be interested in trying all of them! I love a variety of tea and will drink it iced, hot, latte. My go-to non coffee drink right now is an immune boosting tea blend.
Lisa B
February 11, 2019 at 8:26 pmI would love to try the lavender and have never had a London Fog but it sounds great! I love hot tea with honey