Jump to Recipe
Why buy at an expensive coffee shop? Make it at Home – London Fog Recipe which is just like the store-bought kind. Featuring earl grey tea, syrup and steamed milk – delicious!
London Fog Recipe
Also make sure to make my Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe. I love make at home drink recipes!
Once a week last year during dance class, other Moms and I would purchase a hot beverage and visit until class was over. Some would get hot chocolate and others, like myself, loved getting London Fog drinks. Once we added it up and joked about {though it’s really not funny} how much we spent on beverages in the average dance season.
Sure it was a great excuse to visit and spend time together, yet we realized that if we had a milk frother, we could very easily take our visits beyond the coffee shop and save a lot of money in the process.
A couple of us did just that and purchased a milk frother, and boy was I excited. I was frothing all the things! For those that love London Fog’s, did you know just how simple it is to make it at home?
You actually only need three ingredients to make London Fog: milk, earl grey tea & vanilla syrup flavouring from a grocer. That’s it!
Yet it’s a good time to mention that I boil water for my beverages using the Breville IQ Kettle Purewhich I previously reviewed/adore/use daily still.With a push of the button I can boil water for earl grey tea on the ‘Black Herbal’ setting, to get that perfect steep at 205 degrees.
It really helps to have a quality milk frother too. Speaking of, I’ll continue my story: thefrother that each of us purchased died out within two weeks. RIP frothed drinks, but it was a lesson that sometimes you have to go with a quality product to get the best end {and lasting} results.
I was recently sent the Breville Hot Choc & Froth for review and I got giddy all over again at the possibilities for drinks which I could make at home.
Not only could I make this London Fog recipe, but others like Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino’s and other Lattes. I suggest you try my Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe!
The Breville Hot Choc & Froth has three settings to froth up the perfect Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino {thick velvety frothed milk}, Latte {creamy smooth frothed milk}, or Baby Latte {creamy latte heated at a lower temperature} – without the need to switch frothing disks or blend ingredients by hand.
There is also an integrated measuring spoon that sits perfectly on top of the lid. You can take the spoon off and use it to measure your ingredients {like I did with the Vanilla syrup for this London Fog recipe} and add directly into the milk frother through the wide opening on the lid.
Yet it is called a hot choc & froth for a reason, since it’s main feature is to also perfectly blended hot chocolate, which actually requires active mixing and stirring. So this small appliance has adedicated hot chocolate function to blend and aerate your favourite chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. This summer lover has something new to look forward to this fall and winter!
The Breville Hot Choc & Froth also features a safety auto shut-off and boil dry protection. The thermal cordless jug with cool touch stainless steel body can be removed from the heating base, which is nicebecause then you don’t have to fuss with cords when actually using and pouring from it. It also can with two packages of cleaner, since over time milk can scale frothers.
Best of all, this frother is ‘frothing all the things’ without fail, unlike other brands that couldn’t keep up to Moms seeking cafffeine.
Ingredients
- Earl Grey Tea Bag
- Milk
- 1-2 tsp Vanilla Syrup Flavouring
Instructions
- Place Earl Grey tea bag in a coffee mug of boiled water, leaving room for milk.
- Remove tea bag when steeped.
- Add in Vanilla Syrup Flavouring {start with 1 tsp and add more next time if needed, it's very sweet so ensure you don't add too much}
- Pour frothed milk into cup and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Serving Size: 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 9Sodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 2gSugar: 2g
Did you make this recipe?
Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Pinterest
Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this post, all opinions are my own.
.
FAQs
Earl Grey tea, used in the preparation of London fog, before milk is added. The basic ingredients of a London fog are Earl Grey tea, vanilla flavouring, raw honey (optional), and milk of choice.
What does Starbucks put in their London Fog? ›
London fog drink is a cozy cup of Earl Grey tea spiced with vanilla and honey, and topped with steamed foamy milk. You'll feel like you're walking on foggy clouds as you sip this cold weather tea latte that warms you up from the inside out.
Are London fogs hard to make? ›
The ingredients are pretty straight forward {Earl Grey tea, vanilla syrup, and steamed milk}. The key to a good cuppa in my opinion though is steeping your tea long enough to get the maximum flavor out of it {3 minutes seems perfect to me}.
How much milk is in London Fog? ›
While tea is steeping, heat milk on medium-high heat, whisking often, until quite frothy (takes about 3 minutes). Spoon 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup into each mug. Pour 1 cup tea and 1/2 cup frothy milk into each mug. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.
Why do they call it a London fog? ›
A century ago, acrid, corrosive, soot-laden smog killed thousands and shrouded the city in darkness. Yet some Londoners felt affection for the fog, dubbing it “the London Particular.” London is prone to fog, the actual kind.
What flavor is good in London Fog? ›
Choosing a good quality Earl Grey tea is essential in making this beverage truly stand out. The combination of citrusy bergamot and earthy black tea notes complement perfectly with the sweetness of vanilla to create a tantalizing tea latte that is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Is London Fog an expensive brand? ›
Is the London Fog Trench worth the price? This classic trench coat is around two hundred dollars. If you are looking for a high-quality staple piece at an affordable price, I highly recommend adding it to your wardrobe.
Does a London Fog have to be Earl GREY? ›
A London Fog is an Earl Grey Tea Latte; I have seen both names on menus at tea and coffee shops. Sometimes there will be added vanilla or lavender syrup, but the basics are Earl Grey tea and milk of some kind (steamed if served hot, usually plain when served iced).
Do people in England drink London Fog? ›
While the London Fog is most ubiquitous in the Pacific Northwest, it's been spotted all over, on cafe menus from Calgary to New York to Kansas City. Some online resources purport that the drink exists in various parts of the UK under the name the “Vancouver Fog,” however this claim is unconfirmed.
How much coffee is in a London Fog? ›
If you happen to be new to London Fog lattes, there's actually zero coffee involved here. Rather, this is a simple tea latte brewed with classic earl grey, your choice of milk, a hint of vanilla extract to warm things up, and a drizzle of honey to sweeten.
Milk tea, on the other hand, is made by steeping tea leaves in hot water and adding milk or creamer and sugar to taste.
How many pumps of vanilla are in a London Fog? ›
Starbucks London Fog Sweetness Guide
Starbucks uses 3 pumps in a Tall, 4 pumps in a Grande, and 5 pumps in a Venti. Each pump of syrup is roughly equivalent to 1/4 fluid ounce or 1/2 Tablespoon.
What's the difference between Earl Grey and London Fog? ›
What makes Victorian London Fog different than a classic Earl Grey tea is the fact that it is a blend of not only black tea and bergamot oil but also oolong tea, lavender, and vanilla notes (only natural flavours). It has a fragrant and creamy liquor and is most definitely worth giving a try.
What's the difference between Earl GREY and London Fog? ›
A London Fog is an Earl Grey Tea Latte; I have seen both names on menus at tea and coffee shops. Sometimes there will be added vanilla or lavender syrup, but the basics are Earl Grey tea and milk of some kind (steamed if served hot, usually plain when served iced).
How does London Fog taste? ›
London Fog features a smooth and creamy flavor, with a slight citrus hint from the bergamot oil in Earl Grey tea. The addition of vanilla syrup enhances its sweetness and adds a comforting, warm note to the beverage.
What is the difference between London Fog and Seattle fog? ›
Originally London Fog was made with Peppermint Tea in 2006. Other variations of London Fog are Manchester Fog (with soy milk instead of regular milk and sugar-free syrup) and Seattle Fog also known as No Wang's Special (with soy, water, vanilla and hazelnut syrup).
Do they drink London Fog in London? ›
While the London Fog is most ubiquitous in the Pacific Northwest, it's been spotted all over, on cafe menus from Calgary to New York to Kansas City. Some online resources purport that the drink exists in various parts of the UK under the name the “Vancouver Fog,” however this claim is unconfirmed.
