London Fog Latte Recipe
A London fog latte is easy to make at home and this recipe will show you how! Skip the coffeehouse and brew your own creamy, aromatic, lightly sweetened Earl Grey tea latte with simple vegan ingredients.
Spiced chai (and its cousin, the dirty chai latte) is pure cozy comfort. London fog lattes are also comforting, but they have an air of sophistication to them. You feel a little fancy sipping on one! I think it’s their complex flavour from the Earl Grey tea, which combines robust black tea with delicate, citrusy bergamot. Add a touch of vanilla and sweeten it with maple syrup and you’ll imagine yourself in a posh British cafe on a drizzly day!
Why You’ll Fall Hard for This London Fog Recipe
A warm London fog latte is one of life’s simple pleasures. And the flavour? Absolutely swoon-worthy! Here’s why you’re going to adore this recipe.
- Cozy café vibes at home. This recipe delivers the same creamy richness and fragrant aroma you’d expect from your favourite coffee shop, but for a fraction of the cost.
- Whips up in 10 minutes. Just 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking!
- Make it your own. Use your own favourite vegan milk, make it stronger or lighter, try a different sweetener—you have so many options!
Notes on Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need for this London fog recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Water – Use filtered water for the best flavour.
- Earl Grey tea – You can use loose tea or a tea bag.
- Plant milk – I prefer oat milk or almond milk; make sure it’s unsweetened and unflavoured.
- Maple syrup – Or your choice of liquid sweetener.
- Vanilla extract – It’s important to use pure vanilla extract, not imitation, because it’s a key player in the overall flavour of this London fog latte.
How to Make a London Fog Latte
Here’s a short visual overview of the process of making this London fog recipe. The complete instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Steep the tea. Pour barely boiling water over the Earl Grey tea and steep until fragrant and strong.
- Heat the milk. Warm the plant milk on the stovetop until hot, then froth if desired.
- Sweeten and flavour. Stir the maple syrup and vanilla into the hot tea.
- Assemble the latte. Pour the warm milk into the tea and serve immediately.
Recipe Variations
These are a few tweaks you can make to this London Fog recipe.
- Add cozy spices. Finish with a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for a spiced version. Just don’t add too much, or you’ll overshadow the bergamot flavour.
- Use vanilla plant milk. Then, skip the vanilla extract in the latte.
- Make it cold. For an iced London Fog, let the tea cool, pour over ice, and add cold milk.
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: This London Fog recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours.
- To reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring well before serving. Or simply enjoy the leftovers chilled.
More Vegan Drinks to Try
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Vegan London Fog Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup water, 240mL
- 2 teaspoons loose Earl Grey tea or 1 Earl Grey tea bag, 4g
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk, oat or almond work well – 180mL
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, to taste – 15mL
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1.25mL
Instructions
- Bring the water just to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle. Pour the hot water over the Earl Grey tea and steep for 3–5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it. Remove the tea leaves or tea bag.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the plant milk over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling. If you like foam, froth the warm milk using a handheld frother or whisk vigorously.
- Stir the maple syrup and vanilla extract into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
- Pour the hot tea into a large mug. Slowly add the warm (or frothed) plant milk on top.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve immediately while hot, with a light sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Storage: This London Fog recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours.
- To reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring well before serving. Or simply enjoy the leftovers chilled.
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