Quick answer: steep 2 Earl Grey tea bags in ½ cup of just-boiled water for 4-5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup, then top with ½-¾ cup of hot frothed milk.
Ingredients (1 mug)
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags, or 2 tsp loose-leaf Earl Grey
- ½ cup (120 ml) just-boiled water
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup, or 2 tsp sugar and ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½-¾ cup (120-180 ml) milk
- A pinch of dried culinary lavender (optional), steeped with the tea
How to make it
- Steep the tea (and lavender, if using) for 4-5 minutes. Remove the bags or strain.
- Stir in the vanilla syrup.
- Heat the milk until steaming and froth it with a steam wand, a handheld frother or a whisk.
- Pour the milk over the tea, holding back the foam, then spoon the foam on top.
Iced London fog with sweet cream cold foam
Brew the tea with half the water, stir in the syrup and chill. Pour over ice with ½ cup of cold milk. For the top, froth 3 tablespoons of vanilla sweet cream until thick and pour it over; see how to make cold foam.
Variations
- Richer: use half milk and half half-and-half, as in a breve.
- Lavender: lavender syrup in place of vanilla.
- Honey: sweeten with honey instead of syrup.
- Dairy-free: oat milk froths best.
- Dessert version: finish with whipped cream.
Tips
- Brew the tea strong; the milk dilutes it.
- Do not steep longer than 5 minutes or it turns bitter.
- Warm the mug first.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a London fog?
A tea latte made with strong Earl Grey tea, steamed milk and vanilla syrup. Some versions add lavender.
Does a London fog have coffee in it?
No. The caffeine comes from the black tea in Earl Grey.
What milk is best for a London fog?
Whole milk or oat milk froths well. For a richer drink, replace part of the milk with half-and-half.
Can I make a London fog iced?
Yes. Brew the tea double strength, chill it, pour it over ice with milk and vanilla, and top with cold foam.
