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How To Make a London Fog Drink

January 4, 2023

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 15 year high school reunion is coming up. WHAT? How has it been 15 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 15 years have passed.

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 Starbucks 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 Starbucks London Fog tea latte that was sweet and delicious without the unappetizing taste of coffee (how little teenage Davida knew…).

Have you ever wondered how to make a London Fog? 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!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. It adds that bergamot flavor that is quintessential for a London Fog. You could also reach for lavender earl grey which is a nice variation.
  • 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 syrup but vanilla extract will work just fine.
  • 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 boost for those extra tired days.

Do You Need a Frother?

Nope! I prefer to use a frother since I upgraded my frother but mainly so I can eat the foam with a spoon. You can always pour your milk into a mug and heat in the microwave or heat on a stovetop, though it will be warm milk rather than steamed milk. If you have a frother I highly recommend it!

Have you ever wondered how to make a London Fog? 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!

How to Make a London Fog

  1. Make the Tea – Boil water in a kettle. Steep your tea bag in 1/2 cup of hot water for 3-5 mins (depending on strength preference)
  2. Froth Your Milk – Mix together almond milk and vanilla extract and steam or froth depending on what tools you have.*
  3. Sweeten – Stir sweetener in with steeped hot tea and top with frothed milk.

*If you don’t have a milk 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.

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How 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!

  • Author: Davida Lederle
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 mug 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 12 tsp raw honey, maple syrup or sweetener of choice

Instructions

  1. Steep your tea bag in 1/2 cup of hot water for 3-5 mins (depending on strength preference)
  2. Mix together almond milk and vanilla extract and steam or froth depending on what tools you have.*
  3. Stir sweetener in with steeped tea and top with frothed milk.
  4. 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!

Keywords: London Fog, How to Make a London Fog

Have you ever wondered how to make a London Fog? 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!

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  • Reply
    Maddy
    December 29, 2023 at 9:05 am

    I would just steep the earl grey in the milk so that it’s not as watery. You could also use lavender syrup or vanilla syrup instead of honey or other sweetener.

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    Jenel
    September 3, 2023 at 8:15 pm

    Wonderful recipe! May I ask where you got the mug? I used to have one like it but it recently broke and I can’t recall where I got it from. Thank you!

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    Masuma
    May 8, 2023 at 11:12 am

    I’m so glad I found this recipe! It’s a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy latte at home. I love that it’s so easy to make, and it’s perfect for any time of day.

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    Jess
    April 17, 2023 at 8:40 am

    So good- I don’t add any extra honey or sweetener but do sprinkle over cinnamon- it’s lush

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      Davida Lederle
      April 19, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      So glad to hear that!

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    Isabel A.
    March 21, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    Thank you this is perfect! Glad I’m not the only one who loves to eat the foam with a spoon XD

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    Karen
    February 24, 2023 at 11:31 am

    Hi Davida –
    Any hints as to where to buy Earl Grey with lavender in Toronto?! :-p
    Thanks –
    Karen

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      Davida Lederle
      February 24, 2023 at 11:40 am

      I’m not positive about the lavender version but I know Loblaws carries Twinings which makes a delicious Lavender Earl Grey. Alternatively you could use one bag of regular Earl Grey tea and a bag of lavender tea together!

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      Kelsey
      October 25, 2023 at 2:05 pm

      I just ordered from Pluck tea. It is in Toronto!! Delicious tea!!
      I also recommend the Caramel London Fog as well!

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    Stefan
    February 1, 2023 at 11:13 pm

    thx; and greetz from switzerland…🐄💨

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    B. Bullock
    December 23, 2022 at 12:47 am

    Hi Davida. I love your recipe and have fallen in love with it. Mornings, afternoons, evenings, it’s good anytime. That said, I’m writing to ask you to stop using the expression “me and my” as in “me and my friend went to the store.” Let’s stop mangling our English language.

    One would not say “me went to the store.” One would say “I went to the store.” If two of you went to the store, one might restructure the expression to say, “my friend and I went to the store” or “I went to the store with my friend.” In my opinion, it makes American’s sound uneducated when they say things like “me and my friend” did this or that.” So please set the right example. Thanks!

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      Nick
      January 16, 2023 at 11:43 pm

      “Every time you criticize my grammar, I like you a little bit fewer.”

      Perhaps it’s a smidge antagonistic to criticize small grammar errors while using a recipe someone provided us for free. Anyway, here’s to a happy New Year! (Thanks for the great recipe, Davida!)

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      Not B Bullock
      February 20, 2023 at 5:51 pm

      Are you serious? This is one of the most condescending comments I’ve ever read on a recipe blog. Get a life! Sounds like you need a spot of tea with extra honey!

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      Sophia C
      April 21, 2023 at 2:56 pm

      It’s Americans’ in this context, not American’s. Perhaps you should focus on your own grammar?

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    Rhonda
    December 19, 2022 at 2:15 pm

    How to print the recipe but NOT the ads??

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      J. Alexander
      February 26, 2023 at 11:53 am

      Rhonda,
      Copy the text and paste it into a new document. I use google.com/docs
      Then print from there

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    claire
    November 16, 2022 at 11:38 pm

    perfect drink for getting through finals

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    Amanda
    October 9, 2022 at 9:46 am

    Drinking this right now, it is heavenly. Thank you.

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