How to Make London Fog
A London fog is a tea latte — Earl Grey steeped strong, cut with steamed milk, and finished with vanilla. It's the non-coffee cafe drink that's genuinely worth mastering at home.
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Earl Grey Tea (Loose Leaf)
A quality loose-leaf Earl Grey with real bergamot steeps stronger and cleaner than bagged tea.
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Earl Grey Tea (Loose Leaf)
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- + Stronger steep
- + Real bergamot
- + Better value than bags
- − Needs a strainer
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Steep Earl Grey for 4-5 minutes (longer than tea for drinking straight — it needs to stand up to milk), add a splash of vanilla, then pour steamed milk. Whole milk and a good froth make it creamy; oat milk works well too. The vanilla is what makes it a 'fog' and not just tea with milk.
FAQ
Is a London Fog coffee?
No — it's a tea latte: Earl Grey, steamed milk, and vanilla. It's the tea-world answer to a vanilla latte.
Can I make it without an espresso machine?
Yes — heat milk on the stove and whisk or shake it to foam. The tea does the flavor work.
What milk is best?
Whole milk for richness; oat milk is a great dairy-free option that steams well.
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