London Fog Latte: The Earl Grey Drink You Need
A cozy, Earl Grey-based latte with vanilla syrup and velvety steamed milk. Better than the coffee shop version and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for when you want a comforting drink with gentle caffeine.
Ingredients
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose leaf Earl Grey
- 4 ounces boiling water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 8 ounces milk whole, 2%, or oat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of dried culinary lavender optional
Instructions
- Place the Earl Grey tea bag in a mug and pour 4 ounces of boiling water over it. Steep for 4-5 minutes to create a strong, concentrated tea base that won't get lost when you add milk.
- Remove the tea bag and stir in the vanilla syrup while the tea is still hot. This helps the syrup dissolve completely and infuse throughout the drink.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until steaming (150-155°F), then froth using a milk frother, whisk, or by shaking vigorously in a sealed jar for 30-60 seconds until foamy.
- Pour the steamed milk into the mug with the sweetened Earl Grey, holding back the foam with a spoon. Once most of the liquid milk is poured, spoon the foam on top for that classic latte look.
Notes
Substitutions: Use decaf Earl Grey for a caffeine-free version. Swap vanilla syrup for honey or maple syrup for different sweetness. Oat milk froths best for dairy-free options.
Best Tea Brands: Twinings, Harney & Sons, or Tazo work best. Look for Earl Grey that lists bergamot oil in the ingredients for authentic flavor.
Make It Iced: Use 2 tea bags to create a double-strength concentrate, then pour over ice and add cold milk. No need to steam the milk for iced versions.
Foam Tips: Start with cold milk for better frothing. If using the jar method, only fill halfway so milk has room to expand and create foam.