London Fog Latte

This London Fog drink is an Earl Grey tea latte with delicate, addicting flavors of lavender, vanilla, and steamed milk. Make it with loose leaf tea or tea bags.

WHAT IS A LONDON FOG LATTE?

Also known as an Earl Grey Tea Latte, Vanilla Tea Misto, or Earl Grey Tea Misto, this hot drink originated in Canada (not London as the name implies). It’s similar to an espresso-based latte, but Earl Grey tea is the main ingredient.

It typically includes dried lavender and either vanilla syrup or a mix of vanilla extract and sugar. 

London Fog Drink Ingredients

• Earl Grey tea

Since I didn’t already have Earl Grey tea, I decided to do a bit of research before grabbing the first one I saw at the grocery store. After reading some reviews, I settled on the brand In Pursuit of Tea.

I had to order it online since it’s not sold in stores, and it wasn’t the cheapest. But I’m incredibly happy with the flavor. If you already have Earl Grey, use what you have. This recipe will work with either loose or bagged tea.

• Dried lavender

I already had some dried lavender, but it was really old. Herbs and spices lose their flavor over time, so I decided to repurchase.

There are a million culinary lavender options on Amazon, but I ordered one that had positive reviews and a reasonable price point: Jansal Valley Lavender. I’m very happy with it, and the packaging is convenient for storage.

• Vanilla extract
• White sugar (optional)
• Milk – use dairy or a non-dairy alternative

How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea

The beauty of brewing loose tea instead of using tea bags is that you can control the intensity and easily combine flavors (like we’re doing here by adding lavender to the Earl Grey). Loose leaf tea also tends to be higher in quality.

I think there are 3 good options for brewing loose leaf tea:

1. A teapot
2. A tea ball
3. Empty tea bags

The fourth and least glamorous option: a bowl and a fine mesh strainer. You can technically brew the tea in just about anything, then strain it into a mug. 

A teapot or tea ball create less waste than bags, so those are the two best options. However, I was given empty drawstring tea bags as a gift a few years ago, and I have to admit I kind of love them. 

Once they run out, I’ll probably splurge for a nice teapot. 

London Fog Latte Recipe Notes

• I use a small, handheld milk frother, but you can heat the milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan. You want the milk hot, not boiling. 
• I also use an electric kettle with temperature control settings. You can heat the water in a saucepan or old-fashioned kettle, but I like being able to control exactly how hot the water gets. I usually aim for one setting below boiling. 
• Personally, I don’t like my tea and coffee drinks with much sweetener. If you’re the opposite, you’ll probably want more than the 1 teaspoon of sugar I’ve included in this recipe. I’ve seen latte recipes with up to 1 tablespoon per drink.
• You can use vanilla syrup in place of the sugar and vanilla, but you’ll want to add that to taste since I’m not sure how much you’d need. 
• You can use any milk you prefer with lattes, but lately I’ve been really loving oat milk. I prepared this recipe with the Oatly Barista Blend, which froths nicely. 

OTHER DRINK RECIPES TO TRY

If you enjoy homemade drink recipes, you should also check out my recipes for Moscow Mule, White Hot Chocolate, and Apple Cider Sangria! 

You can also check out my full archive of drink recipes. 

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London Fog Latte

5 from 3 votes

Love lattes? You need to try this London fog latte recipe, which uses Earl Grey, lavender, vanilla, and milk The flavors are delicate and addicting!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword London Fog, London Fog Drink, London Fog Latte

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 latte

Calories 63

Author Jennifer Farley

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 heaping tablespoon Earl Grey (or 3 tea bags)
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon culinary-grade dried lavender
• ▢ 1 cup hot water
• ▢ 1/2 cup steamed or hot milk (I used oat milk)
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste (see notes)

Instructions

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  For Loose Leaf Tea: Add the tea and dried lavender to a tea pot, empty tea bag or tea ball.

  For Tea Bags: Add the tea bags and lavender to a mug or small bowl.
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  Heat water in a kettle until boiling or almost boiling. (Note: I prefer the water somewhere around 190-200 degrees F, but I have an electric kettle that lets me choose the setting).
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  Add the water to the tea pot, or a mug if using a tea bag/ball. Steep according to tea instructions (my brand says 3 minutes for 8-16 ounces). If you’re not sure, err on the side of longer since the milk will dilute the flavor of the tea.
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  While the tea is brewing, combine the milk and vanilla. Steam and froth (or heat in the microwave or a saucepan if you don’t have a milk steamer).
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  If you used pre-bagged tea, strain out the lavender before serving. Combine brewed tea with the milk, stir in the sugar, and serve immediately.

Notes

I like very little to no sweetener in my lattes. A little bit of sugar does enhance the tea and lavender in this recipe, but you can omit the sugar completely if you prefer. If you like a sweeter drink, add as much sugar as you like.

If you want to keep the lavender flavor more subtle, try using only 1/4 teaspoon the dried lavender. I didn’t find 1/2 teaspoon to be overpowering, but I could see it being a bit too floral if you don’t enjoy the taste.

Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 191mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 149mg

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