Description
Silky London fog tea latte blends Earl Grey’s bergamot essence with creamy vanilla and steamed milk. Comforting Canadian creation offers a sophisticated twist on classic tea, inviting you to savor each luxurious sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
Tea and Herbal Components:
- 1–2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 2 pinches dried lavender buds
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon honey (or granulated sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious heatproof mug suitable for at least 12 ounces of liquid.
- Gently place Earl Grey tea bags into the mug, sprinkling dried lavender buds alongside them.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the tea and lavender, allowing the mixture to infuse for precisely 10 minutes.
- Extract the tea bags, pressing gently to release trapped liquid, then delicately remove the lavender buds using a spoon.
- Select either an immersion blender or standard blender for creating the perfect frothy texture.
- For immersion blender method: Transfer brewed tea into a wide-mouth mason jar, introducing warm milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Blend the mixture vigorously for approximately one minute until it achieves a smooth, uniform consistency with abundant foam.
- For standard blender method: Combine brewed tea, warm milk, honey, and vanilla extract directly in the blender.
- Pulse on high speed for roughly 30 seconds, ensuring a light and airy froth develops.
- Elegantly pour the creamy, aromatic tea mixture back into the original mug.
- Serve immediately, savoring the delicate balance of flavors in your homemade London Fog Tea Latte.
Notes
- Steep Earl Grey tea with lavender for a deeply aromatic and nuanced flavor profile that elevates the traditional tea latte.
- Choose high-quality honey to enhance the natural sweetness and complement the bergamot notes in the Earl Grey tea.
- Warm milk creates a silky, smooth texture that transforms this beverage from ordinary to luxurious café-style drink.
- Use vanilla extract sparingly to add subtle depth without overpowering the delicate tea and lavender essences.
- Blending techniques matter: an immersion blender or regular blender will create a frothy, creamy consistency that makes this latte feel indulgent.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and most vibrant flavor combination of tea, milk, and aromatic ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg