London Fog (Starbucks Copycat)

london fog in a mug topped with frothy milk and lavender, milk frother and tea bag in the background.

London Fog (Starbucks Copycat)

This homemade London Fog recipe is a creamy Earl Grey tea latte made with vanilla, your favourite milk, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s quick, cozy, and easy to make right at home.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Latte

Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup milk of choice
1 Earl Grey tea bag
1 tsp sweetener or sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
dried lavender for garnish, optional

Instructions

Bring the water to a boil in a pot or a kettle then pour it into a mug with the tea bag.
Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you want the tea flavour to be. Remove the tea bag and stir in the sweetener.
Meanwhile, add the vanilla to the milk and heat it in the microwave for about one minute. You can also do this in a small pot on the stove, but keep a close eye on it and whisk frequently to ensure it doesn’t burn. You want the milk hot but not boiling. Use a milk frother to get the milk niiiiice and foamy.
Pour it into the tea, using a spoon to hold back the foam.
Spoon the foam on top of the latte. Taste and adjust for sweetness, garnish with dried lavender if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a stronger earl grey tea flavour, use 2 tea bags instead of 1.

To make this Starbucks London Fog iced instead of hot, steep the tea as directed and stir in the sweetener. Chill it in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, then pour it over a glass filled with ice. Froth the milk cold instead of heating it, pour it over the tea, and spoon the foam on top.

For a flavour closer to the Starbucks version, use my homemade vanilla simple syrup in place of both the vanilla extract and sugar or sweetener.

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