Homemade London Fog Latte

Learn how to make the perfect homemade London Fog tea latte with this easy recipe. Rivals Starbucks and ready in just 10 minutes!

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Course: Hot Drinks

Cuisine: Canadian-British

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 7

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

Cost: $0.85

Equipment

1 Electric kettle or stovetop kettle
1 Milk frother or small saucepan
1 Large mug (12-16 oz capacity)
1 Tea strainer (if using loose leaf tea)
Measuring spoons
1 Measuring cup

Ingredients

For one serving :

2 2Earl Grey tea bags (high-quality for best results)
1 cup 240g hot water (208°F/97°C)
¾ cup 180g whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
2-3 teaspoon 15g vanilla syrup (or 2.5g/½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
1-2 teaspoon 7-14g honey or sweetener of choice
¼ teaspoon Optional: 0.5g dried culinary lavender (for lavender London Fog variation)

Instructions

Prepare the Tea Base

Heat water to just below boiling (208°F/97°C)
Place Earl Grey tea bags in your mug
Pour hot water over the tea bags
Let steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength
Remove tea bags, gently squeezing out excess liquid

Steam and Froth the Milk

While tea steeps, heat milk in a small saucepan or milk frother
If using a saucepan, heat until small bubbles form around the edges
Froth milk using a handheld frother or by whisking vigorously
For extra smoothness, strain milk if needed

Combine and Finish

Add vanilla syrup or extract to the steeped tea
Stir in honey or sweetener until dissolved
Slowly pour in the steamed milk while holding back the foam
Top with remaining milk foam
Optional: dust with a tiny pinch of culinary lavender

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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