Easy and delicious, this London fog latte may become your new favorite! If you love a tea with a good flavor, you are going to love this London Fog! It mixes classic tea elements with the goodness of a latte in one warm and cozy drink. Let me show you how to make a homemade London fog latte today!
One of my favorite things to do is try new coffee and teas at coffee houses. I tend to get in a coffee rut and drink the same thing over and over again until I find a new favorite. When I first ordered a London fog, I was obsessed. I ordered it no less than 6 times before trying to make it at home. And guess what? It’s super simple to make at home! (Like most of my copycat coffee drinks!)
What is a London Fog?
Unlike most of my coffee drinks, this one is not espresso based. A London fog, or Earl grey tea latte, is a tea based drink made with vanilla and steamed milk. Earle grey tea is common in the United Kingdom and England areas and is served in the morning and evening. It is a smooth and cozy drink that I know you will love! This latte is:
- easy to make
- customizable
- great for morning or evening
London Fog Latte Ingredients
You only need a few common ingredients to make a homemade London fog – I bet you even have most of them on hand now! You will need:
- Earl grey tea
- Milk
- Honey
- Vanilla
Earl grey tea – You can find Earl grey tea at most grocery stores in the coffee and tea aisle. I always suggest using a higher quality brand like this Allegro Earl grey tea. You can also use a Keurig pod Earl grey!
Milk – Use your favorite milk in this latte! Want a dairy-free London fog? Use almond, coconut or oat milk in place of cows milk.
Honey – A high quality, locally sourced honey is always the best choice. Using local honey helps small bee keepers and can help with allergies!
Vanilla – Part of a London fog latte is the vanilla taste. Use a good vanilla extra in this drink to really bring together all the flavors.
How to make a London Fog Latte
Once you have gathered all your ingredients, you will also need to grab some water, a tea pot or a sauce pan, a cup and a spoon. Like most coffees it can be broken down into brewing, frothing and stirring.
Step 1: Brew the tea. Bring your water to a boil and remove from heat. Allow the tea bags to steep for 3-5 minutes. Or brew your k-cup Earl grey tea and set aside.
Step 2: Froth the milk. Warm your milk in the microwave or over the stove until almost boiling. Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract and froth with a milk frother. I love my Instant Pot milk frother for making frothy steamed milk! (It also has a cold foam setting!)
Step 3: Combine. Pour the steeped tea into a coffee mug. Add the honey and stir to combine. Add the frothed milk on top of the tea mixture. Enjoy hot!
Recipe Tips and FAQs
This Starbucks copycat London Fog latte is simple to make and I can guarantee once you try it will be in your drink rotation regularly. Here are some quick tips and frequently asked questions about the London Fog latte.
What does a London Fog taste like? A London fog latte uses Earl grey tea, which is a very mild variety with hints of bergamont and vanilla. The honey adds to the sweetness and the milk makes it smooth and creamy. It is definitely one you want to try!
What’s the difference between a London Fog and an Earl grey tea latte? Nothing! They are the same thing. An Earl grey tea latte just uses the type of tea in the name.
Can I make a dairy-free London fog latte? Yup! You sure can! Use a dairy free milk alternative instead of the cows milk. Almond, coconut and oat milk make great options.
Do they make a London fog latte at Starbucks? They sure do! Starbucks uses the London Fog concentrate from Tazo in their drinks. While this is a great alternative, I think steeping tea gives this drink a better flavor.
Do you have any other Starbucks copycat drink recipes? I sure do! I love a good copycat coffee drink! Some of my favorite (and most popular!) Starbucks copycats are:
- Iced white chocolate mocha
- Iced chai latte– similar to this London fog!
- Caramel frappuccino
- Iced vanilla latte
- Caramel brulee latte – a winter favorite!
London Fog Latte
Learn to make a London fog latte!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of boiling water
- 2 bags of Earl Grey tea
- 1 cup warm milk (of your choice)
- 2-3 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Boil water and let the Earl Grey teabags steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Warm up the milk for 1.30-2 minutes in the microwave, and then froth it with a frother until thick foam appears and has at least doubled in size.
- Add the vanilla extract to the milk and mix well.
- Add the honey to the tea.
- Divide the tea over 2 cups.
- Use a spoon, holding back the foam and divide the hot milk over the 2 cups.
- Then using a spoon, add the milk foam on top op the tea.
- Serve while hot.
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Kerry Lang says
This is my new favorite tea…..:)!
Kelley says
It’s so good! I love a hot cup on a cool morning!