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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Drinks

    Updated: Jul 30, 2024 · Published: Jan 8, 2020 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    How to Make a London Fog

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    The creamy “London Fog” latte consists of the classically British Earl Grey, which is a mixture of black tea and bergamot oil, adding citrusy notes to the flavor profile, combined with steamed milk and vanilla. Here I will show you how to make a London Fog at home!

    London fog tea latte in a clear glass mug with tea biscuits on the side.

    This simple recipe is your ticket to enjoying a DIY café-quality mug of London Fog at home – or a fancy British teacup if you prefer. It results in a pale caramel-colored drink beneath a creamy, white cloud of milk froth.

    The London Fog Latte will make you feel like you’re roaming the streets of London – hopefully with more sunlight than fog. If you're looking for more hot drinks to enjoy this fall and winter, try my matcha latte powder, gingerbread latte or toasted marshmallow latte.

    Jump to:
    • 🍵 What is a London Fog?
    • 🛒 London Fog Latte Ingredients
    • ➕ Add Ins
    • 🫖 Instructions
    • ✔️ Top Tips
    • ❓ FAQs for How to Make a London Fog
    • ❤️ More Hot Homemade Drinks to Consider
    • 📋Recipe

    🍵 What is a London Fog?

    London Fog may sound like a weather report for the capital of the United Kingdom. Spoiler alert - it isn't. So what is a London Fog? It's actually a latte with a base of earl grey steeped in boiling water, layered with frothy hot milk and a touch of vanilla.

    Despite the name, it is said to have been created in Vancouver, Canada.

    With hints of vanilla, London Fog has a refreshing combination of floral black tea and a subtle zest – this flavor hits all your taste buds.

    The caffeine content in a London Fog makes it a fantastic morning energizer or afternoon pick-me-up.

    🛒 London Fog Latte Ingredients

    London Fog latte ingredients prepped on light wooden background.

    To make yourself a comforting London Fog tea, all you need is an earl grey tea-bag, hot milk of choice, vanilla, and any sweetener you’d like.

    • Earl Grey tea bag - a type of flavored tea that is traditionally made from black tea leaves and flavored with the oil of bergamot (a citrus fruit)
    • hot water - avoid using boiling water
    • sweetener - sugar, honey, agave nectar or your favorite sweetener
    • vanilla extract - for a hint of sweet, vanilla flavor
    • hot milk - or almond milk if you would like a dairy free alternative
    • cinnamon powder - to garnish

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    ➕ Add Ins

    • If you’re really feeling luxurious, sprinkle some dried lavender on top. Alternatively, you can infuse lavender with the earl grey in the water, to really complete the floral flavor of the London Fog drink.
    • If you're in the mood for something stronger, try adding a touch of amaretto.
    • For extra vanilla flavor, try topping the prepared London Fog with some vanilla powder. I have a tutorial for how to make vanilla powder.

    🫖 Instructions

    A clear glass mug with hot water and Earl Grey tea bag.

    Step #1. Infuse. Add the hot water to a mug. Infuse the tea bag in the hot water for about 5 minutes.

    A clear glass mug with Earl Grey tea.

    Step #2. Remove Tea Bag. Remove the tea bag from the mug.

    A clear glass mug with Earl Grey tea and vanilla extract.

    Step #3. Sweeten. Add the vanilla and sugar, to taste. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

    Bowl of frothy milk and a whisk.

    Step #4. Froth the Milk. Whisk the hot milk until it forms froth at the top.

    • you can use a milk frother or whisk by hand to froth the hot milk
    • or you can steam cold milk with an espresso machine steam wand
    A clear glass mug of Earl Grey tea with steamed milk.

    Step #5. Add Milk to Tea. Pour the frothed milk into the hot tea. Spoon any leftover froth on top.

    A clear glass mug of London Fog with frothed milk and cinnamon powder.

    Step #6. Sprinkle With Cinnamon. Sprinkle the tea latte with a pinch of cinnamon powder.

    London fog tea latte in a clear glass mug with tea biscuits on the side.

    Step #7. Enjoy. Serve and enjoy! It can also be served with biscuits, biscotti or graham cracker lemon squares, to name a few.

    London fog tea latte in mug with tea biscuits and cinnamon sticks on the side.

    ✔️ Top Tips

    • Go with a large bowl to froth the milk. When you are frothing the milk, make sure the bowl or pitcher can hold extra volume because the milk will expand to approximately double in size. It will need the extra room!
    • Use hot water, not boiling. It is better to use hot water rather than boiling water so that you don't scald the tea leaves. For best results, you can boil the water in the kettle and then leave it for a few minutes before steeping the tea. It will still be nice and hot with great flavor.
    • Use fresh water. Using fresh, cold water in the kettle will result in a better tasting cup of tea. If you keep re-boiling the water in the kettle, it can become flat because it loses oxygen.

    ❓ FAQs for How to Make a London Fog

    Does Earl Grey tea have caffeine in it?

    Yes, a standard cup of Earl Grey tea does have about 40 milligrams of caffeine because it contains black tea.

    What does London Fog tea taste like?

    It tastes slightly sweet and creamy with the black tea and bergamot oil adding bitter, citrusy notes to the flavor profile and it has a hint of vanilla.

    How to make a London Fog without a frother?

    You can froth the hot milk with a whisk by hand. You can also froth cold milk with the steam wand on an espresso machine.

    How long to steep the Earl Grey tea?

    It should only take about 5 minutes to extract the full flavor from the tea bag.

    London fog tea latte sprinkled with cinnamon powder.

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    If you tried this recipe tutorial for 🍵 How to Make a London Fog or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    London fog tea latte in a clear glass mug with tea biscuits on the side.

    How to Make a London Fog at Home

    Joss Dyckson
    The creamy “London Fog” latte consists of the classically British Earl Grey, which is a mixture of black tea and bergamot oil, adding citrusy notes to the flavor profile, combined with steamed milk and vanilla. Here I will show you how to make a London Fog at home!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Canadian
    Servings 1
    Calories 92 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 Earl Grey tea bag
    • ½ cup hot water
    • 1 teaspoon sweetener - sugar, honey, agave nectar etc.--or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup hot milk - or almond milk
    • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Add the hot water to a mug. Infuse the tea bag in the hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag.
      A clear glass mug with hot water and Earl Grey tea bag.
    • Add the vanilla and sugar, to taste. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
      A clear glass mug with Earl Grey tea and vanilla extract.
    • Whisk the hot milk until it forms froth at the top. (You can either use a milk frother or whisk for the hot milk, or you can steam cold milk with an espresso machine steam wand.)
      Bowl of frothy milk and a whisk.
    • Pour the frothed milk into the hot tea. Spoon any leftover froth on top of the tea.
      A clear glass mug of Earl Grey tea with steamed milk.
    • Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve!
      A clear glass mug of London Fog with frothed milk and cinnamon powder.

    Equipment

    • Milk frother

    Notes

    • When you are frothing the milk, make sure the bowl or pitcher can hold extra volume because the milk will expand to approximately double in size. It will need the extra room!
    • It is better to use hot water rather than boiling water so that you don't scald the tea leaves.
    • Using fresh, cold water in the kettle will result in a better tasting cup of tea. If you keep re-boiling the water in the kettle, it can become flat because it loses oxygen.
    • If you’re really feeling luxurious, sprinkle some dried lavender on top. Alternatively, you can infuse lavender with the earl grey in the water, to really complete the floral flavor of the London Fog drink.
    • A standard cup of Earl Grey tea does have about 40 milligrams of caffeine because it contains black tea.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 0.02mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Tara says

      June 21, 2022 at 8:39 pm

      I love this London Fog recipe. I’m feeling like a barista! Lol. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        June 22, 2022 at 12:01 pm

        haha thanks!

        Reply
    2. Sierra says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      I love this recipe! It’s one of the only hot drinks that I enjoy as a coffee alternative. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        April 20, 2022 at 9:22 am

        That's great Sierra! Thank you for the comment. I like drinking it instead of coffee sometimes as well.

        Reply
    3. Sai Gon says

      September 10, 2021 at 7:38 am

      Very detailed step by step
      I love it when you add honey, noted it!
      Thank you so much for your post

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        September 10, 2021 at 8:39 am

        Thanks Sai 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sabrina says

      January 22, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      So warm, delicious and comforting. Thanks for breaking it down to easy steps, this is great!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        January 22, 2020 at 7:18 pm

        Comforting is right! No problem Sabrina 🙂 .

        Reply
    5. Colleen says

      January 22, 2020 at 7:59 am

      I used to enjoy a London Fog sometimes from the coffee shop, but never thought to make it at home. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        January 22, 2020 at 9:21 am

        It is quite easy actually 🙂 , thanks Colleen!

        Reply
    6. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

      January 21, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you for this! I don't drink tea too often, but London Fog is something I love. I would stop after yoga at a wonderful cozy tea room with my friend and always order it! Never made it myself, now I know how! 🙂

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        January 22, 2020 at 9:22 am

        That sounds lovely 🙂 It's a breeze to make, so it's nice to have at home sometimes! Thanks Nicoletta.

        Reply

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