This recipe is for a simple and calming lavender Earl Grey tea latte/London Fog recipe with a homemade lavender simple syrup. It's a calming and cozy drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Lavender.
Either you love it or hate it. Not talking about the purple hue, but the flower... which can also be used in your food.
For some, it invokes a connection to soap.
If you've been reading my blog for a while now, you'll know that one of ultimate favourite teas is Earl Grey, especially a London Fog.
What is a London Fog?
If you live on the West Coast, you may have heard of a drink called London Fog.
Did you know? It was invented in Vancouver!
It's really just a fancy name for Earl Grey Tea Latte.
What is Earl Grey tea?
Earl grey tea is a black tea with bergamot oil.
The bergamot oil gives the tea a bright citrus note and gives Earl Grey its distinctive taste and aroma.
What is a tea latte?
A tea latte is a drink consisting of equal parts tea and steamed/frothed milk.
It doesn't contain any coffee.
Ingredients
A London Fog usually consists of:
- Earl Grey tea: I like using an Earl Grey tea with strong or double bergamot oil flavour.
- frothed milk: any type of milk or non-dairy alternative will work for this tea latte.
- hint of vanilla: a splash of vanilla extract ties the flavours together; use a good quality vanilla extract.
- simple syrup: a sweet syrup consisting of equal parts water and sugar.
How to make it
First, make the Homemade Purple Lavender Syrup which will add sweetness and that light floral lavender flavour to the London Fog.
Next, boil water and steep the Earl Grey tea in a mug.
Gently heat up your milk of choice, and use an electric frother to add a little foam.
Pour the frothed milk over the tea and add a splash of vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoon of lavender syrup to your liking.
Enjoy immediately.
FAQs
Can I make an iced London Fog?
Absolutely. Just make the Earl Grey tea ahead of time, and let it chill in the fridge first.
Add some ice into a glass, lavender syrup, vanilla extract, and chilled tea.
Pour the cold frothed milk on top and enjoy.
Can I leave out lavender syrup?
Sure, you can leave out the lavender syrup and make a simple syrup instead.
A simple syrup is equal parts of water and sugar.
This Lavender Earl Grey Tea Latte is my cozy-up drink, especially in the fall and winter.
It's the best drink when I want to de-stress and have a cup of tea to myself.
It's super simple to make. Try it out and let the calming aroma and flavour of lavender take you to a serene place.
Other recipes you may like
If you love Earl Grey, you also may enjoy these recipes:
Chocolate-Dipped Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Let me know if you try out the Lavender Earl Grey Tea Latte recipe! Tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave a comment/rating below telling me your favourite tea. π
Lavender Earl Grey Tea Latte/London Fog
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Ingredients
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- ½ C boiling hot water
- ½ C almond milk or milk of your choice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon homemade lavender syrup
Instructions
- Make super strong tea by bringing water to a boil and placing the 2 tea bags into a mug. Pour the hot water over the tea bags and let it steep for 3-4 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk until scalding and use a milk frother to create foam (or if you don't have a milk frother, you can use a whisk).
- Pour the warmed foamed milk over the tea, add vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoon lavender syrup to your liking.
- Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Emily Liao
Never knew how easy this was to make! My tea turned out perfectly and so delicious.
Alison
I just love making lavender tea lattes. They have such an unexpected fragrant sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with tea!
Lauren Vavala
I drink tea all day everyday, but haven't experimented much with lavender. This sounds so lovely even for warmer weather. I definitely plan to make it soon!
Bintu | Budget Delicious
This sounds like such a delicious tea latte! I definitely need to give it a try - I love lavender!
Carrie Robinson
I am a big tea drinker and I just adore lavender! I will have to try this recipe soon. π
Tara
I just made this to use up some extra lavender syrup. So good!! Absolutely love the combination of lavender and vanilla with the Earl Grey tea. Perfect start to the day.
Michelle
I'm happy you enjoyed it, Tara! π Thank you for writing!