London Fog (Earl Grey Tea Latte)

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January 6, 2026

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A warm and cozy tea latte made with Earl Grey, steamed milk, and vanilla. It is soothing, simple, and perfect for mornings, afternoons, or anytime you want something comforting without grabbing your keys and driving to a coffee shop.

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A mug of frothy Earl Grey latte with tea leaves on top. Another mug and a jar of honey in the background.

I love making a London Fog Latte at home (vs heading to Starbucks) because it is simple, cozy, and feels like a moment of calm in the middle of a busy day.

The mix of Earl Grey, warm milk, and vanilla makes the whole kitchen smell amazing, and it comes together in just a few minutes. It is one of those drinks that feels special without requiring any extra effort.

Love Earl Grey? Me too! Try my Earl Grey Tea Cookies, too! They’re so good!

Step-by-step photos and instructions are below, but you can jump right to the recipe card if you wish!

A foamy tea latte in a glass mug next to a honey dipper and a jar of honey.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

It is cozy, simple to make, and feels like a little treat. The gentle citrus flavor of Earl Grey blends with warm vanilla and frothy milk for a relaxing, cafe style drink you can whip up any day of the week.

Easy.
Cozy.
Budget friendly.
Customizable.
Ready fast.

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I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.

A tea latte with foam and sprinkled tea leaves in a glass mug. A honey dipper and tea bag beside it.

Key Recipe Ingredients

The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below.

Earl Grey tea. Classic black tea flavored with bergamot. Use more bags if you like stronger tea.
Milk. Whole milk creates the best foam, but oat, almond milk, or coconut milk work too.
Sugar or honey, vanilla extract. This sweetens up the latte, you can use store bought vanilla syrup if you prefer.

A mug of water, Earl Grey tea bags, milk, honey, and vanilla. Text on the image says 'WATER', 'EARL GREY TEA BAGS', 'MILK', 'HONEY', 'VANILLA'.

How to make London Fog at home

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This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Steep the Earl Grey in hot water for a few minutes until it’s good and strong. While it steeps, heat the milk until hot (not boiling) on the stovetop or in the microwave and stir in vanilla and honey.

A mug with tea bags steeping in hot water. Text on the image says 'Brew the tea'.

Froth the milk if you want a thick, foamy top. If you don’t want to measure vanilla and honey separately, vanilla syrup works great here.

Pour the milk over the tea, spoon on extra foam, and enjoy while it’s warm.

A saucepan of foamy milk with a frother. Honey and vanilla nearby. Text on the image says 'Heat the milk, then add the vanilla and honey and froth'.

Milk being poured into a mug of brewed tea, then topped with foam. Text on the image says 'Pour the warm milk into the tea. Spoon any extra foam on top'.

Troubleshooting Guide – Common Problems and Solutions

Latte tastes weak. Steep the tea longer or use 3 tea bags.
Milk is not frothing. Try using milk with a bit more fat. Non dairy milks vary by brand.
Tea tastes bitter. Reduce steep time slightly.
Too sweet. Reduce sugar or honey next time.
Not sweet enough. Add a little more sweetener while the tea is hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this iced?

Yes. Brew the tea strong, cool it completely, then pour it over ice and add cold frothed milk.

Do I need a frother?

No. A whisk, a jar with a lid that you shake, or an immersion blender can all create foam.

Can I add lavender?

Yes. Add a pinch of dried culinary lavender while steeping, or use a lavender syrup.

Kylee’s Notes

You can use vanilla syrup instead of honey and vanilla.
Steep the tea strong so the milk does not dilute the flavor too much.
Heat the milk gently to avoid scalding.
Froth the milk after heating for the best texture.
Sweeten the tea before adding milk so the sugar dissolves fully.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and temperature.

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