Description
A soothing London Fog Tea Latte made with fragrant Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and fragrant vanilla syrup, topped with a creamy, velvety foam. This cozy beverage is perfect for a relaxing afternoon treat or a comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 bag Earl Grey tea bag
- 1 cup hot water (just off the boil)
Milk Foam
- 1 cup milk (whole or your preferred variety)
Sweetener
- 2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Place the Earl Grey tea bag into a cup and pour hot water over it. Steep for 3-4 minutes until the tea is strong and fragrant, then remove the tea bag.
- Steam and Froth Milk: Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until it begins to steam, just before boiling. Use a milk frother or whisk to create a velvety foam, doubling the milk’s volume and achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Add Vanilla Syrup: Stir the vanilla syrup into the brewed tea gently, releasing a sweet, fragrant aroma that enhances the Earl Grey.
- Combine Milk and Tea: Pour the steamed milk into the tea while holding back the foam with a spoon to maintain layers.
- Top with Foam: Gently spoon the frothy milk foam on top of the latte forming a thick, white foam layer. Let it settle briefly for a beautiful layered effect.
- Serve and Enjoy: Finish by spooning or gently pouring the remaining milk foam on top for a fluffy cap. Serve immediately in your favorite mug and enjoy your comforting London Fog Tea Latte.
Notes
- You can use any milk variety such as almond, oat, or soy for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup to taste for a sweeter or lighter flavor.
- Steeping time affects strength; extend up to 5 minutes for a bolder tea.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and ensure your vanilla syrup is vegan-friendly.
- Use fresh, high-quality Earl Grey tea for best flavor.
- To create an iced version, allow the tea to cool before adding cold frothed milk and vanilla syrup over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping and steaming
- Cuisine: British-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: London Fog, Earl Grey Tea Latte, Vanilla Tea Latte, Steamed Milk Tea, Creamy Tea Beverage
