There’s no better way to relax than with a soothing cup of London Fog. Brewed with Earl Grey tea, frothed milk and cinnamon and wildflower essences, it’s the perfect escape.
As I love anything British and am a daily tea drinker, London Fog was something I really wanted to make. I love tea with frothed milk so I decided to buy a frother and give it a try. London Fog is a tea brewed with Earl Grey tea, sweetened with sugar, flavored with vanilla and topped with hot frothed milk, cinnamon or crumbled lavender and other edible wildflowers. It’s very evocative of peaceful afternoons spent in charming London cafes and who doesn’t dream of that?
I used decaf Earl Grey for the tea, alcohol free vanilla extract, unsweetened soy milk and agave nectar for a sweetener. For topping I used cinnamon and crushed lavender and wildflower blossoms. The result was amazing. Instantly calming and soothing and with just the right touch of sweetness. A perfect treat when you need something a little bit special.
Making London Fog
Making London Fog is very easy. You just need to brew the tea and froth the milk. Frothing milk is alot easier with a milk frother which can be bought online for a low price. If you don’t have a frother, an emersion blender or blender will work as well.
I use decaf Earl Grey tea for this recipe because I find it more soothing than caffeinated tea. It doesn’t matter which you choose, just use a nice quality tea and be sure to brew it for at least two minutes.
For sweetener you can use whatever you prefer. I used agave for this recipe and sometimes use stevia leaf powder. It’s up to you as well as is how sweet you want to make it. For topping you can use cinnamon or lavender flowers. I often use both. For this recipe I used a wildflower blend which looks pretty and adds a subtle floral essence to the tea.
Enjoying your London Fog
If you’re an anglophile or just someone who loves a great cup of tea, London Fog is a lovely choice for a solitary break or for an afternoon tea with a friend. Perfectly soothing and sweet, it adds a little extra touch to your tea break. Enjoy!
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London Fog
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 decaffeinated Earl Grey tea bag
- 3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 2 teasoons agave nectar or sweetener of your choice
- 1/ 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon for garnish
- 1 teasoon dried lavender flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Pour water into a tea kettle and bring to a boil.
- In a small teapot add the tea bag, agave, vanilla. Pour the water over them and stir. Let steep for at least 2 minutes.
- Measure the milk into a glass measuring cup. Place in the microwave and heat for 1 mixture until very hot.
- Remove milk and froth using a frother or blender. When the frothed milk is double in volume, it's done.
- Pour the tea into two teacups, leaving 2 inches of space on top.
- Gently pour on the frothed milk.
- Garnish with cinnamon and lavender and serve immediately.
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