Many stories surround how the London Fog came to be. Silky smooth with steamed milk and vanilla, this tea latte is a favorite amongst tea enthusiasts.
Recipe and video at bottom of post!
In the mid-1990s, a regular of the cafe, Mary Loria, who was pregnant and no longer drinking coffee, asked for a different hot drink to sip on. She asked for a regular black brewed tea and added steamed milk and a dash of vanilla and sugar. From there on, we see this preparation gain in popularity throughout the years. The recipe isn’t as old and classic as one might think and doesn’t relate to the Smog coverage of London that killed hundreds in the late 1800s. Fortunately, the history of the drink has a lighter and happier beginning, even if we never know the REAL origin of the cuppa tea.
We discovered that our Lavender Earl Grey black tea is a wonderful alteration, if you will, to the original London Fog.
Recipe:
Lavender London Fog:
● 4 ounces water
● 4 ounces milk (can use almond milk in place of cow’s milk)
● 2 teaspoon Lavender Earl Grey black tea
● 1 teaspoon sugar
● 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Bring water to a boil. Add tea leaves to a tea infuser and let steep for five minutes. While tea is steeping, add milk to a small saucepan and warm over medium-low heat. Remove milk and froth with an electric frother. Once the tea is fully steeped, remove the infuser and add sweetener and vanilla. Spoon frothed milk into the seasoned tea mixture and stir.
Final step... enjoy and embrace the heart-warming concoction known as the
Lavender London Fog!