Name: London Fog Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 Earl Grey tea bags; 120 ml just-boiled water for a strong concentrate; 200 ml milk whole dairy or oat froths best; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp honey or sugar to taste; 1 small pinch dried culinary lavender optional

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Overview

Prep5 min

Cook5 min

Total10 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 Earl Grey tea bags120 ml just-boiled waterfor a strong concentrate200 ml milkwhole dairy or oat froths best1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp honey or sugarto taste1 small pinch dried culinary lavenderoptional

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Equipment

Mug
Kettle
Milk frother or sealed jar

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Method

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Steep a strong concentrate

Steep the 2 Earl Grey tea bags in 120 ml of just-boiled water for 4 minutes. Squeeze and remove the bags, then stir in the vanilla and honey so they dissolve. For a true London Fog, drop in a small pinch of dried lavender, leave 2 minutes, and strain it out.

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Warm and froth the milk

Heat the milk to about 65°C, steaming not boiling, then froth it with a wand, frother, or a sealed jar shaken hard. Keep the foam back with a spoon for the top.

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Pour and foam the cup

Pour the Earl Grey concentrate into a warmed mug, add the hot milk while holding the foam back, then spoon the foam on top. Finish with a tiny grating of orange or lemon zest to echo the bergamot.

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Tips

NoteGo light on the lavender or the cup turns soapy.

NoteUse a strong, short steep so the tea stands up to the milk without going bitter.

NoteOat or whole milk froths best for a cafe-style foam.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

Best freshBrew and serve right away for the creamiest foam.

Make aheadYou can brew the tea and steam the milk ahead, then combine and warm before serving.

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Frequently asked

Can I make it caffeine-free?+

Yes, brew the same drink on rooibos instead of Earl Grey.

Why is my tea bitter?+

You likely over-steeped; 4 minutes is enough for a strong-but-short concentrate.

Can I serve it iced?+

Yes — build it over ice with cold milk instead of steamed.

London Fog Latte

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment