London Fog Latte

This warm London Fog Latte recipe combines the flavors of earl grey tea, honey, and lavender.  It’s the perfect pick-me-up on a cool day that you can easily make at home.

One of my favorite times of the day is latte time.  I wait for my mid-afternoon latte all day.  There is something so comforting about being able to take a break from my to-do list and wrap my hands around a warm cup of foamy tea.

When I feel like I am done with my day, that I’d rather curl up in my bed and take a nap instead of do anything responsible, it is that latte that picks me up and helps me continue on with my “mom” duties.  Every mom needs a daily latte, preferably a London Fog Latte.

A nap would be nice too.  But since things need to get done around here, we’ll skip the  nap and be thankful for the latte.

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The only problem is, my mug is usually not big enough.  Every single time I reach the bottom of the mug I get a twinge of sadness.  Partly because all the deliciousness is gone, and partly because that means it’s time to get back to my to-do list.

Regardless, I think afternoon latte time should be mandatory in Canada.  At least in the cold winter months.  You can’t be sad when you are drinking a latte.

I used to think I couldn’t make lattes at home because I didn’t have one of those fancy latte machines.  Turns out you can make a really great latte with a milk frother and the good news is that the frothers aren’t very expensive at all.

Definitely cheaper than a latte machine.  I use my milk frother every day.  For coffee, for tea, for hot chocolate – it does ALL the things. Set up a hot chocolate bar for guests and take it to the next level with a frother.

So, this is my encouragement to you, if you don’t have one, go buy one now.  You won’t regret it.

You can make this with any kind of milk.  I’ve used cow’s milk, oat milk, soy milk, and almond milk. However, what milk you use will change the level of foam your machine whips up for you.  Almond milk seems to have the least amount.

For an ultimate foam experience with alternative milks, get one that is made for frothing.  This is the one I have been buying lately:

This one is soy, but they have almond and oat milk specific for frothing right next to it.

For a true authentic London Fog Latte experience you will want to add lavender.  If you haven’t ever had food or drinks with lavender in it you are in for a real treat.  Whenever I eat lavender cookies or drink a London Fog with lavender in it I feel extra classy.  There’s something about enjoying a delicate flower with your tea time that feels so fancy.

How to Make a London Fog Latte

You’ll find more detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here’s a quick overview on how to make this.

Key Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Earl grey tea bag
• Boiled water
• Honey
• Milk (Any kind works)
• Vanilla
• Dried lavender buds

Step 1:  Steep the tea bag and lavender buds in the hot boiled water for 3 minutes.  I use a tea ball to hold the lavender buds, but if you don’t have a tea ball you can just put the buds directly in the water and just strain it afterwards with a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

Step 2:  Once you take the tea bag and lavender out, add the honey and vanilla.  I didn’t use vanilla this time because I used vanilla flavored earl grey tea.

Step 3:  Froth your milk in the frother.  Alternatively you can heat your milk up in the microwave for 1 minute and then put it in a high speed blender with the steeped tea and turn it to high.  That should help produce foam.

Step 4:  Pour the frothed milk from the frother into the mug with the hot tea.

Step5:  Top with lavender buds if so desired.