Welcome to the world of London Fog, a comforting tea latte that originated in Vancouver, Canada. This delightful beverage combines the bold flavors of Earl Grey tea with the creamy smoothness of steamed milk and a touch of sweet vanilla syrup.
Our homemade version captures the essence of this beloved drink, using high-quality loose-leaf Earl Grey tea, which is steeped to perfection to extract its distinctive bergamot notes. The addition of lavender buds enhances the floral aroma, creating a truly luxurious experience. The frothed milk adds a velvety texture, while the homemade vanilla syrup brings a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the robust tea flavors.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why our Homemade Starbucks London Fog Tea Latte will become your new favorite:
- Rich and aromatic: The combination of Earl Grey tea and lavender creates a fragrant and soothing drink
- Customizable: Easily adjust the sweetness and milk ratio to suit your taste
- Caffeine alternative: Perfect for those looking for a cozy pick-me-up without coffee
- Homemade goodness: Crafting your own vanilla syrup allows for a fresher, more natural flavor
- Relaxing ritual: The process of brewing and assembling this latte is a calming experience in itself
Homemade Starbucks London Fog Tea Latte
A cozy, aromatic blend of Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla syrup
Equipment
- Tea infuser or filter
- Kettle
- Milk frother or small saucepan
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Large mugs
- Small saucepan (for syrup)
Ingredients
- 4 tsp loose-leaf Earl Grey tea
- 1/2 tsp dried lavender buds
- 1 cup hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp homemade vanilla syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Instructions
- For the vanilla syrup: Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add vanilla bean (or extract), remove from heat, and let cool. Strain and store in a glass jar.
- In a tea infuser or filter, combine Earl Grey tea and lavender buds.
- Heat 1 cup of water to 200°F (93°C) and pour over the tea mixture. Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- While the tea steeps, steam the milk using a milk frother or heat it in a saucepan until hot and frothy.
- Remove the tea infuser and divide the brewed tea between two large mugs.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup to each mug and stir to combine.
- Slowly pour the steamed milk over the tea, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Top each latte with the reserved milk foam.
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds and serve immediately.
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