If you've never had a london fog, you're in for a treat. The best way I can describe a london fog, is a latte without the coffee. It's an earl grey latte! This homemade london fog recipe will save you a lot of money and it you can create it in the comfort of your own home with 3 easy steps. Also, it's extremely cozy and delicious. You can enjoy this london fog in the morning or in the afternoon to give you a little boost in energy. Either way, you can't go wrong with this warm, cozy beverage. Moreover because you can use any milk you want to, you can also make this london fog dairy-free.
Similar to coffee, you can enjoy a london fog year round. However, this recipe is especially comforting during the winter months when the weather is cool and you can cozy up with a warm beverage.
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Ingredients
- Earl grey tea bag
- Hot water
- Milk of choice (I chose oat milk for extra creaminess and to make it dairy-free)
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Using the hot water and tea bag, brew a cup of hot earl grey tea according to your strength preference.
- If you are using a hand frother: Add in your milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup into a separate cup or container. Give it a quick stir and heat according to preference. Once your mixture is heated through, use a hand frother to froth your milk for 5-10 seconds until there are a few but not many air bubbles incorporated. If you are using a milk steamer: add your milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup directly into the milk steamer and allow it to work until your mixture is heated through.
- Pour your steamed milk on top of your brewed tea! Enjoy!
Hint: I like to leave the earl grey tea bag in my drink to make it super strong. The longer you steep your tea, the more tannins come out which can result in a bitter after taste. Although I personally don't mind that, it is something to be mindful of.
Substitutions
- Dairy-free - in order to make this london fog recipe dairy-free, use a milk alternative such as oat milk, almond milk, soy milk or coconut milk.
- Maple syrup- if you don't have maple syrup on hand, you are welcome to use any sweetener of choice such as coconut sugar, regular sugar, brown sugar or an alternative sweetener.
Variations
Kid friendly -Choose caffeine free earl grey or use any herbal tea of your choice to make this recipe kid friendly.
Tea Choice- Use any herbal tea to make a delicious steamer.
Deluxe- If you have simple syrup, skip the vanilla extract and maple syrup and substitute for 2 pumps of vanilla syrup or even better, 1 pump of lavender and 1 pump of vanilla syrup if you're feeling extra.
Equipment
To make this recipe, you need either a hand frother or milk steamer. Either option works great!
If you are looking for a hand frother this one is my favorite and has lasted me for years!
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Storage
You unfortunately cannot store this recipe.
Top tip
Brew your tea for a minimum of 4 minutes to make the tea strong enough to leave you with a delicious london fog.
FAQ
No, you can use whatever tea you prefer and make a steamer!
Yes, choose a caffeine free tea to make this recipe kid friendly!
Yes, this homemade london fog recipe can be made dairy-free by using dairy-free milk.
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Homemade London Fog
Equipment
- Hand Frother or Milk Steamer
Ingredients
- 1 Earl Grey Tea Bag
- 8 Ounces Water
- ¼ Cup Milk of Choice
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Using the water and tea bag, brew a cup of hot earl grey tea according to your strength preference.
- If you are using a hand frother: Add in your milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup into a separate cup or container. Give it a quick stir and heat according to preference. Once your mixture is heated through, use a hand frother to froth your milk for 5-10 seconds until there are a few but not many air bubbles incorporated. If you are using a milk steamer: add your milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup directly into the milk steamer and allow it to work until your mixture is heated through.
- Pour your steamed milk on top of your brewed tea! Enjoy!
Renee says
I’ve never had a London fog before but this was so warm and comforting. I think it’s my new favorite drink!