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!
Print Pin Servings: 1
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 360ml | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 105g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg